CHICAGO - In today's 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Kenyan athletes dominated the men's and women's races with historic performances, leading the way for the event record 39,115 runners who crossed the sun-splashed finish line in Grant Park under ideal weather conditions. … [Read more...]
WMM update after Kipsang Berlin win
The chase continues for the One Million Dollars for the 2012-2013 World Marathon Majors Series The 40th edition of the BMW BERLIN MARATHON took place on September 29, 2013 Weather: near perfect conditions 7C at start to 11C at the finish, (44F to 52F during race time) sunny, … [Read more...]
Tegenkamp for Chicago debut
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that two-time U.S. Olympian Matt Tegenkamp will take on the 26.2-mile distance for the first time at the event’s 36th running on Sunday, October 13. The 31-year-old native of Lee’s Summit, Mo., has … [Read more...]
Important Updates to Chicago 2013
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, in partnership with city officials, today announced a few important changes to participant procedures. … [Read more...]
Ritzenhein Returns to Chicago 2013
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that U.S. Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein will return to the site of his breakthrough performance by competing in the 36th annual event on October 13. Last fall, the Midwest native thrilled his regional fan base by … [Read more...]
Kebede wins Chicago Marathon 2012
CHICAGO - Today's 35th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon witnessed historic performances by men's champion Tsegaye Kebede and women's champion Atsede Baysa, both of Ethiopia, as an event record 37,455 participants crossed the finish line under cool conditions in … [Read more...]
Elite field for Chicago 2012
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced its full elite athlete field for the event's 35th running on October 7. Ethiopia's Tsegaye Kebede tops a stacked roster of athletes hungry for a breakthrough performance on Chicago's international stage, while the … [Read more...]
Shobukhova seeks 4th Title
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that Liliya Shobukhova of Russia will go for an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in the event's 35th running on October 7. After she was unable to finish the Olympic Games Marathon on August 5 due to stomach … [Read more...]
Kabuu and Kiplagat for Chicago 2012
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that two of the fastest female marathon runners in the world will compete in the October 7 race, as sub-2:20 performers Lucy Kabuu and Florence Kiplagat, both of Kenya, will match strides on Chicago's flat and fast … [Read more...]
WMM returns in Boston and London
The chase for the million dollar World Marathon Majors prize is back with a bang when many of the leading contenders for the 2011/12 series race for points in the BAA Boston and Virgin London Marathon. … [Read more...]