Chicago Marathon
The Chicago Marathon is a marathon (long-distance foot race) held every October in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the six World Marathon Majors.[1] It is also a World Athletics Label Road Race.
The Chicago Marathon is the fourth-largest race by number of finishers worldwide.[2]
Since 2008, the race has been owned and organized by Bank of America, and is officially known as the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Chicago Marathon Media
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First Chicago Marathon September 23, 1905. Louis Marks in the lead.
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Evans Cheruiyot follows the course car (with clock) during his 2008 victory. The lead course car carries the current race time.
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Chicago Marathon start/finish in Grant Park, October 2006
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The 2005 LaSalle Bank ABN Amro Chicago Marathon at Grand Avenue passing under Michigan Avenue (Chicago) along the Magnificent Mile.
