Kipchoge and Jeptoo win in Chicago

Kipchoge and Jeptoo win in Chicago

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...
Kenenisa Bekele for Chicago

Kenenisa Bekele for Chicago

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...
Four Men and Top Returning Women

Four Men and Top Returning Women

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that the 2013 elite competition will feature four of the world’s fastest marathon men and the top two finishers from last year’s women’s race. Kenya’s Moses Mosop, Dennis Kimetto and Emmanuel...
Korir Targets Chicago Marathon

Korir Targets Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that Wesley Korir, the newly crowned Boston Marathon champion, will return to run Chicago’s fall classic for the fifth consecutive year. Korir is the first elite athlete announced for the 35th...