CHICAGO – Registration for the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will open to the public beginning at midnight (CST) on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at www.chicagomarathon.com. The 34th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011, starting and finishing in Chicago’s Grant Park. Registration will be open to the first 45,000 registered participants.
Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, and is one of the five “World Marathon Majors.” Each year, the event delivers a fast course and builds upon a longstanding tradition of supporting the Chicagoland economy and more than 150 nonprofit organizations which raise money to advance local, national and global causes. Chicago Event Management (CEM) manages the annual event.
Participation in the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will directly benefit youth running programs in Chicago. Two dollars from each entry, along with a dollar-for-dollar match by Bank of America, will be donated to Chicago-based youth running and fitness initiatives.
The fee to register for the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is $145 for U.S. participants and $170 for participants outside of the U.S. Registration will close when the participant capacity of 45,000 is reached. More information on the race, registration and how to get involved is available at www.chicagomarathon.com.