Press releases
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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)
December 8, 2022
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON SET TO WELCOME 45,000 PARTICIPANTS FOR 45TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced the return to 45,000 participants for the event’s 45th anniversary on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Runners who entered the non-guaranteed entry drawing for the 2023 race will be notified of their selection status today. Individuals still interested in participating can secure their place in the field by joining an official charity team. Since 2002, the Charity Program has generated more than $292 million for local, national and global causes, including the event record-breaking $27.6 million raised by participants in 2022.
View the December 8, 2022 press release (.pdf)
October 9, 2022
CHEPNGETICH AND KIPRUTO CROWNED CHAMPIONS AS SISSON BREAKS AMERICAN RECORDS AT THE 44TH BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
In today’s 44th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, record performances and ideal race conditions set the tone for the day. Under sunny skies with cheers by enthusiastic spectators, 40,000 runners traversed 29 Chicago neighborhoods on their journey to becoming official marathon finishers. In the elite competition, Ruth Chepngetich (KEN) defended her title, running away from the field to become the second fastest woman in history. Compatriot Benson Kipruto (KEN) surged late in the men’s race to cement his win, running the fourth fastest time in Chicago’s history. American Emily Sisson crushed the American marathon record by 43 seconds, and Conner Mantz, making his marathon debut, became the seventh fastest man in U.S. history. In the wheelchair competition, Marcel Hug (SUI) broke the course record and Susannah Scaroni (USA) captured her first victory in Chicago as well as her first win in the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
View the October 9, 2022 press release (.pdf)
October 7, 2022
2022 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ELITE FIELD UPDATES AND QUOTES
View the October 7, 2022 press release (.pdf)
October 5, 2022
THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON AND NIKE EXTEND OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP THROUGH 2028
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today the extension of its official sponsorship with Nike through 2028. The official sponsorship will include the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle and the Bank of America Chicago 13.1, which make up Chicago’s premier racing portfolio. Nike has been the official footwear and apparel partner for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon since 2008.
View the October 5, 2022 press release (.pdf)
October 4, 2022
2022 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON RACE WEEK MEDIA INFORMATION
View the October 4, 2022 press release (.pdf)
October 3, 2022
CHICAGO’S PREMIER RACING PORTFOLIO RETURNS IN 2023 WITH THE DEBUT OF THE CHICAGO DISTANCE SERIES
Today the teams behind Chicago’s premier racing portfolio – the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle – announced the debut of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The Distance Series connects the three unique events that span the outdoor running season, from an approachable 8K to a world-class marathon. Individuals who finish all 2023 events will receive a unique Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal and will be eligible for a guaranteed entry into the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
View the October 3, 2022 press release (.pdf)
September 27, 2022
2022 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ELITE FIELD UPDATES
View the September 27, 2022 press release (.pdf)
September 20, 2022
THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON LAUNCHES THE 2022 OFFICIAL MOBILE APP, POWERED BY TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, launched the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Mobile App, powered by TCS, for the Sunday, October 9 event. The app is a cornerstone of a longstanding partnership between the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS, which has been extended through 2025.
View the September 20, 2022 press release (.pdf)
August 11, 2022
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS SET TO RETURN TO THE 2022 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced the return of its defending champions as the event continues to build on its comeback to global racing. Ruth Chepngetich (KEN), Seifu Tura (ETH), Tatyana McFadden (USA) and Daniel Romanchuk (USA) will be at the helm of this year’s elite field with a strong contingency of the world’s best athletes vying to dethrone them. The stage will be set for a fierce competition up front, highlighting Chicago’s long tradition of record chases, fast times, and gripping finishes.
View the August 11, 2022 press release (.pdf)
View the elite athlete roster (.pdf)
December 9, 2021
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON TO WELCOME BACK A FIELD OF 40,000 PARTICIPANTS IN 2022
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced the field for the 2022 event is set to return to 40,000 participants after hosting a smaller field in 2021. Runners who entered the nonguaranteed entry drawing for the 2022 race will be notified of their selection status today. Individuals still interested in participating can secure their place in the field by joining an official charity team. Since 2002, the Charity Program has generated more than $265 million for local, national and global causes, including $21.4 million raised by runners in 2021. The 44th running of the race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
View the December 9, 2021 press release (.pdf)
October 19, 2021
THE APPLICATION WINDOW FOR THE 2022 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON OPENS TODAY
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced it is accepting applications for the 2022 event at chicagomarathon.com. The launch of the 2022 application continues Chicago’s return to racing and builds on the excitement seen over a week ago when 26,122 participants crossed the finish line in Grant Park. Next year will also mark the return of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle and the long-awaited debut of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1. Registration for the Shamrock Shuffle kicks off today and the Chicago 13.1 will launch registration in January.
View the October 19, 2021 press release (.pdf)
October 10, 2021
RUTH CHEPNGETICH AND SEIFU TURA CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT THE 43RD RUNNING OF THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
The 43rd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon race organizers and participants celebrated the return to in-person racing 728 days after its last finish line closed. Under cloudy skies and less-than-ideal race conditions, 26,000 participants traveled through 29 Chicago neighborhoods to make history as the Chicago Marathon is the first of the American Abbott World Marathon Majors to come back online after almost two years. The elite races crowned new champions as Ruth Chepngetich (KEN) ran away with the victory in 2:22:31 and Seifu Tura (ETH) accelerated to the finish in 2:06:12. Americans Emma Bates and Galen Rupp finished second in the women’s and men’s competition, highlighting the power of U.S. distance running.
View the October 10, 2021 press release (.pdf)
October 5, 2021
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON RACE WEEK MEDIA INFORMATION
View the October 5, 2021 media alert (.pdf)
View the October 5, 2021 media logistics information (.pdf)
August 17, 2021
TOP ATHLETES HEADLINE THE 2021 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ELITE ATHLETE FIELD
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that it will host some of the world’s best elite athletes as it prepares for the 43rd running of the event. In addition to previously announced Americans Galen Rupp and Sara Hall, Getaneh Molla (ETH), Seifu Tura (ETH), Ruth Chepngetich (KEN), Keira D’Amato (USA), and Emma Bates (USA) are among the stars headlining this year’s field. Local runners Chris Derrick (USA) and Lindsay Flanagan (USA) are also among the top athletes in this year’s field. Adding to the excitement, past champions Daniel Romanchuk (USA), Marcel Hug (SWI), Tatyana McFadden (USA), and Amanda McGrory (USA) will race for the victory in the elite wheelchair competition.
View the August 17, 2021 press release (.pdf)
June 29, 2021
GALEN RUPP AND SARAH HALL HEADLINE 43RD ANNUAL BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ELITE FIELD
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp and America’s second fastest female marathon runner ever, Sara Hall, will be at the helm of this year’s elite field, a year that marks a global comeback for the road racing industry. Rupp stands out as one of the most decorated runners on the track and in the marathon, winning the 2016 and 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon trials and the 2017 Chicago Marathon; he is a five-time U.S. record holder, and eight-time U.S. 10,000 meter champion. Hall, a seven-time Olympic trials qualifier with ten national titles from the mile to the marathon, to her name, hopes to rewrite history by breaking the American marathon record, 2:19:36, set in 2006 by Deena Kastor.
View the June 29, 2021 press release (.pdf)
June 3, 2021
TRAINING FOR 43RD BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK AS PLANNING CONTINUES FOR THE RETURN OF THE EVENT THIS OCTOBER
Thousands of runners will kick off their 18-week training journey next week in preparation for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Race officials are working closely with the City of Chicago, including the Chicago Department of Public Health, to produce a safe and enjoyable experience for event attendees and the Chicago community. The Chicago Marathon is set to welcome 35,000 participants for the event’s return on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
View the June 3, 2021 press release (.pdf)
December 10, 2020
THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC 5 CHICAGO AND TELEMUNDO CHICAGO
On the heels of announcing the planning of the 43rd running of the Chicago Marathon, today, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced they have entered into a multi-year agreement with NBC 5 Chicago / WMAQ and Telemundo Chicago / WSNS, continuing the stations’ role as the official English and Spanish television broadcast partners for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, through 2023. NBC 5 Chicago has been a media partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the past 12 years. Telemundo Chicago joined the event as a media partner in 2017.
View the December 10, 2020 press release (.pdf)
November 19, 2020
PLANNING FOR THE 43rd RUNNING OF THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON IS UNDERWAY WITH THE GOAL OF RETURNING TO THE STREETS OF CHICAGO ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announces the planning of the 43rd running of the event with the goal of returning to the streets of Chicago on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Event organizers are working closely with the City of Chicago on race weekend plans that align with Chicago’s public health and safety guidance. The participant field for the 2021 event will be built through a tiered application process, which opens to a limited group of eligible individuals today. A second application window is set to open to the public in January.
View the November 19, 2020 press release (.pdf)
October 5, 2020
THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE BRINGS THE CHICAGO MARATHON TO RUNNERS AND COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD
The 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Virtual Experience kicks off today, bringing the spirit of the Chicago Marathon to runners around the world. This free experience encourages everyone to get involved, from running and sharing their story, to cheering on others and giving back by volunteering in their local community or to donating to a cause. The week-long celebration will culminate on Sunday, October 11, what would have been the 43rd running of the iconic event.
View the October 5, 2020 press release (.pdf)
July 13, 2020
THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ANNOUNCES THE CANCELLATION OF THE 2020 EVENT
View the July 13, 2020 press release (.pdf)
December 12, 2019
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON RUNNERS RAISED AN EVENT RECORD $27.1 MILLION FOR CHARITY IN 2019
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that more than 12,000 runners raised an event record $27.1 million through its 2019 Charity Program. The funds raised deepen the impact of the program, which has contributed over $234 million to local, national and international causes since 2002. Today’s announcement coincides with the start of a new journey as runners learn their drawing selection status for the Sunday, October 11, 2020 event.
View the December 12, 2019 press release (.pdf)
October 13, 2019
BRIGID KOSGEI SMASHES THE WORLD RECORD AND LAWRENCE CHERONO WINS IN A SPRINT FINISH AT THE 42ND ANNUAL BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
In today’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a record number of 45,786* runners crossed the finish line in Grant Park. Beneath a sun-splashed sky and ideal race temperatures hovering in the 40s, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon welcomed a diverse field of runners from 140 countries, all 50 states and all 50 Chicago wards. With a pre-race narrative filled with talk of a potential world record, Brigid Kosgei (KEN) delivered, shattering Paula Radcliffe’s world record (set 16 years ago), 2:15:25, to rewrite history with a jaw-dropping time of 2:14:04.** She also swept away Chicago’s long-standing course record, 2:17:18, on its 17th anniversary (October 13, 2002).
View the October 13, 2019 press release (.pdf)
October 8, 2019
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON RACE WEEK MEDIA INFORMATION
View the October 8, 2019 media alert (.pdf)
View the October 8, 2019 media logistics information (.pdf)
October 8, 2019
RUNNER APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2020 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ON OCTOBER 21, 2019
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that on Monday, October 21, it will begin accepting runner applications for the 2020 namesake event at chicagomarathon.com. Runners looking for inspiration to participate in the iconic event can catch the 42nd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13, 2019. A world-class elite field and runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will take over the streets of Chicago as they embark on a 26.2-mile tour of 29 of Chicago’s most dynamic and diverse neighborhoods.
View the October 8, 2019 press release (.pdf)
October 3, 2019
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO 13.1 – A RUNNING TOUR OF CHICAGO’S WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS – SET TO DEBUT SPRING 2020
Bank of America announced today the long-awaited debut of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1. The city’s newest half marathon, one of the most popular race distances in the United States, will kick off on Sunday, June 7, 2020, bringing a world-class race and three-day health and wellness festival to Chicago’s west side. The inaugural event deepens Bank of America’s premier racing portfolio, which includes the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle and the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
View the October 3, 2019 press release (.pdf)
October 2, 2019
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON GENERATES RECORD-BREAKING $378 MILLION FOR CHICAGO ECONOMY IN 2018
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the city of Chicago, with the 2018 race contributing a record-breaking $378 million to the city’s economy, a $40 million increase from 2017. This represents the second consecutive year the marathon’s economic impact has exceeded $300 million, which was felt by tourism, hospitality, and business industries across the market.
View the October 2, 2019 press release (.pdf)
View the 2019 Economic impact infographic (.pdf)
August 28, 2019
PAST CHAMPIONS BRIGID KOSGEI AND DICKSON CHUMBA LEAD INTERNATIONAL ELITE FIELD SET TO RUN THE 42ND ANNUAL BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that several international running stars are joining the 42nd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon elite athlete competition. Past champions Brigid Kosgei (KEN) and Dickson Chumba (KEN) headline this year’s field. They will be joined at the front of the pack by some of the world’s best elite athletes, including previously announced 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion Mo Farah.
View the August 25, 2019 press release (.pdf)
August 5, 2019
2019 ELITE PUSH RIM COMPETITION WELCOMES STRONG FIELD FEATURING 24 PARALYMPIANS FROM 14 COUNTRIES
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that the world’s top para-athletes, including previously announced defending champions Manuela Schär (SUI) and Daniel Romanchuk (USA), will compete for the crown and an increased prize purse at the 42nd annual event on Sunday, October 13.
View the August 5, 2019 press release (.pdf)
July 11, 2019
COMPETITIVE AMERICAN FIELD READY TO CONTEND AGAINST THE BEST IN THE WORLD AT THE 42ND ANNUAL BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that a strong field of American runners will join previously announced superstars Galen Rupp and Jordan Hasay at the front of the field in Grant Park on October 13. This year’s field includes reigning USATF marathon national champions Emma Bates and Brogan Austin, and five U.S. women with personal records (PRs) faster than 2:30 (including two of the top 10 fastest women in U.S. history).
View the July 11, 2019 press release (.pdf)
June 19, 2019
COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE SPORT ENCOURAGES ENDURANCE EVENTS TO JOIN THE UNITED NATIONS “SPORTS FOR CLIMATE ACTION INITIATIVE” AS IT RECOGNIZES COMMITMENTS FROM BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON AND MORE
The Council for Responsible Sport announced that the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the Sacramento Running Association, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, the U.S. Marine Corps Marathon, Rhode Races, and Grandma’s Marathon have become early signatories to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) “Sports for Climate Action Initiative”.
View the June 19, 2019 press release (.pdf)
May 14, 2019
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON CHARITY RUNNERS RAISED AN EVENT RECORD $22.7 MILLION IN 2018
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that more than 11,000 runners raised an event record $22.7 million through the 2018 Chicago Marathon Charity Program. Since the program was officially established in 2002, more than 128,000 runners have raised over $207 million for local, national and global causes.
View the May 14, 2019 press release (.pdf)
May 9, 2019
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS SIR MO FARAH, DANIEL ROMANCHUK, MANUELA SCHÄR AND TOP AMERICANS GALEN RUPP AND JORDAN HASAY READY TO COMPETE IN THE 42ND ANNUAL BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON ELITE ATHLETE FIELD
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that several top athletes are joining the 42nd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon elite athlete competition. Past champions Sir Mo Farah (GBR) and Galen Rupp (USA) lead the charge on the men’s side, and 2017 podium finisher and American marathon debut record-holder Jordan Hasay (USA) headlines the women’s race. In the elite wheelchair competition, defending champions Daniel Romanchuk (USA) and Manuela Schär (SUI) are returning to capture back-to-back victories.
View the May 9, 2019 press release (.pdf)
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