PRESS RELEASES
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September 27, 2023
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Generates Record-Breaking $386 Million for Chicago Economy in 2022
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the city of Chicago, with the 2022 race contributing a record-breaking $386 million (PDF) to the city’s economy, a 25 percent increase from 2021, according to an independent economic impact study conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Regional Economics Applications Lab.
View the September 27, 2023 press release (.pdf)
View the economic impact infographic (.pdf)
September 26, 2023
2023 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON PROFESSIONAL FIELD UPDATES
View the September 26, 2023 press release (.pdf)
September 21, 2023
INSPIRING PEOPLE AND STORIES BEHIND THE 2023 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns on Sunday, October 8, 2023, for the 45th running of one of the world’s most iconic road races, and it promises to be historic in athleticism, inspiration and milestones.
View the September 21, 2023 press release (.pdf)
August 31, 2023
2023 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ELITE FIELD UPDATES
View the August 31, 2023 press release (.pdf)
View the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field Roster (.pdf)
July 25, 2023
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS LEAD A COMPETITIVE FIELD LOOKING TO CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCES ON THE STREETS OF CHICAGO
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced its full elite field for the 45th running of the event. One of the deepest, most-decorated assemblies of athletes in race history, including all four defending champions, will come together to continue the tradition of competitive racing on Sunday, October 8.
View the July 25, 2023 press release (.pdf)
June 21, 2023
WOMEN’S DISTANCE RUNNING STARS SET THE STAGE FOR LEGENDARY MATCHUPS AT THE 45TH BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced the return of two-time defending champion Ruth Chepngetich and American record holder Emily Sisson. Joining Chepngetich and Sisson is 2023 London Marathon champion Sifan Hassan, one of distance running’s most accomplished stars who will be making her American marathon debut on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
View the June 21, 2023 press release (.pdf)
April 25, 2023
THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ANNOUNCES EXTENDED MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH 670 THE SCORE
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Audacy’s 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) announced they have entered a multi-year agreement, with the station continuing as the official radio broadcast partner of the iconic event. The Score has been a media partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon since 2006.
View the April 25, 2023 press release (.pdf)
