by maraadmin | Oct 12, 2015 | Africa, Chicago, Events, Featured, Kenya, News
CHICAGO MARATHON 2016 – Dickson Chumba and Florence Kiplagat Claim Victory in Chicago Marathon 2016. In today’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon, more than 37,000 runners crossed the finish line in Grant Park on a sun kissed day with strong winds out of...
by maraadmin | Jun 3, 2015 | Awards, Charity, Chicago, Events, Featured, News
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon recognizes Hillary Gelfman as the fifth recipient of the Richard M. Daley and Maggie Daley Award. The award was established in 2010 to honor the Bank of America Chicago Marathon participant who raised the most funds...
by maraadmin | Oct 14, 2014 | Chicago, Featured, Kenya, News, WMM
CHICAGO – Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 – The 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon saw a record 40,802 runners crossed the finish line in Grant Park under ideal weather conditions. The men’s race saw a Kenyan sweep with Eliud Kipchoge stealing the show in 2...
by maraadmin | Sep 6, 2014 | Chicago, Featured, News, Pre event
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that the 2014 elite competition will feature five men with personal records (PR) of 2:05 or faster, and four women with the potential to break the tape on Columbus Drive under 2:20. “This year’s field is built...
by maraadmin | Aug 13, 2014 | Chicago, Featured, News, Pre event
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon have announced that three-time Olympic Gold medalist, 18-time World Championship medalist and current World Record holder in the 5,000m and 10,000m, Kenenisa Bekele (ETH), will compete in his second marathon and...
by maraadmin | Jun 27, 2014 | Chicago, Featured, News, Pre event
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that defending champions Rita Jeptoo and Tatyana McFadden, fresh off of World Marathon Majors (WMM) victories in Boston, will return to Chicago to chase consecutive titles. “Rita Jeptoo and Tatyana...
