The official handle for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Follow along for event updates and to share your Marathon experience. #ChicagoMarathon
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WORLD RECORD: We have a new man in town. Kelvin Kiptum just broke Eliud Kipchoge's World Record with an unofficial time of 2:00:35! UNBELIEVABLE!
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WORLD RECORD: Brigid Kosgei sets the new world record in the marathon at the 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon!
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COURSE RECORD: In her U.S. marathon debut, Sifan Hassan takes the @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon course record in an unofficial time of 2:13:38! Amazing performance Sifan!
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WORLD RECORD: In her third @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon win, Ruth Chepngetich breaks the world record in an unofficial time of 2:09:57! Congratulations Ruth!
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Continuing today’s record-setting streak, Des Linden broke Deena Kastor’s 8-year standing masters record in an unofficial time of 2:27:35!
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All four women who have held the American Marathon Record since 1985, including the latest in the lineup: Emily Sisson! Emily ran 2:18:29 today to beat Keira D’Amato’s record by 43 seconds.
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Former world record holder @paulajradcliffe poses with Brigid Kosgei at the finish after Kosgei broke the record this morning at the 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon 🏆
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The camaraderie between our runners is one of the many reasons we love this sport! Congrats to both 2018 #ChicagoMarathon champ @Mo_Farah and top American #GalenRupp on their impressive runs today! 👊
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Whether you have 26.2 miles to run or 2 games to win, good luck to all athletes in Chicago this weekend! Finish strong. #FlytheW
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#GalenRupp just became the first American male to win the #ChicagoMarathon since 2002!!! Congrats Galen! Unofficial time: 2:09:19
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Good morning, runners! There's a marathon in front of you and a medal waiting for you. Good luck out there! #ChicagoMarathon
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At 77, Gina Little from London not only became the oldest #SixStarFinisher on Sunday, but celebrated her 602nd marathon! Gina has run the @BerlinMarathon 31 times, @LondonMarathon 38 times, including the 2022 races before the @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon. 📸: @WMMajors
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“People were cheering, you are running the world record! World record!” said Brigid Kosgei, after breaking the world record by one minute and 19 seconds. Kosgei’s record wasn’t the only PR of the day. Share your 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon time below!
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🚨They’re off! The 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon has officially begun!
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Congratulations to Galen Rupp, male winner of the 2017 #ChicagoMarathon, with an official time of 2:09:20!
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Today was a good day. From record-breaking performances up front, to a record number of charity runners, and all the personal records set all day long, the 44th @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon is one to be remembered.
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The finish line is currently illuminating Grant Park, but soon you will be the one shining on that line. 🌟
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Presenting your OFFICIAL 2018 medal! This year’s medal features Grant Park – home to your start line, finish line and many of Chicago’s most iconic spaces!
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Girl power 💪 Our top three women laid it all out there today, and we are so proud of them.
🥇Ruth Chepngetich: 2:22:31
🥈Emma Bates: 2:24:20
🥉Sara Hall: 2:27:19
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Congratulations to @Mo_Farah, the male winner of the 2018 #ChicagoMarathon, with an official time of 2:05:11!
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MEN’S CHAMPION: John Korir takes the 2024 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon crown in a dominating performance of 2:02:43!
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“Kelvin was a once in a generation athlete at the front of his career... I will remember him as an incredible talent and as an even more magnificent person. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.” – Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski
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The 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, October 11, and race weekend activities have been canceled by event organizers and the City of Chicago in response to the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Presenting your official 2018 @Nike participant shirt! Rock this shirt with pride as you race through the streets of Chicago and let it serve as a reminder of when you accomplished the impossible. 👊
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Congratulations to all who became @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon-ers today. Your journey doesn't have to end here! Register for the 2020 event starting October 21. Get more information at: chicagomarathon.com/apply/
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This is it. Your time has come. The @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon finish line is yours for the taking.
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BREAKING: After a very close men’s race, Lawrence Cherono from Kenya is our 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon champion! 🥇
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Today’s the day. Just 26.2 miles stand between you and the finish line, the finish line where you become a #OneOfAMillion @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon finisher. All you have to do is follow that blue line.
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It's here! The 2017 #ChicagoMarathon finisher medal. Our medal honors the 6 times you will cross over the iconic Chicago River on race day.
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This is #MedalMonday AND your #MondayMotivation: revealing the 2019 #ChicagoMarathon finisher's medal. This year's design showcases a popular landmark in Chicago, and an iconic part of the course.
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BREAKING: MO FARAH is running the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! In his first American @WMMajors race, @Mo_Farah will take on former training partner #GalenRupp in a battle for the record books! #ChicagoMarathon #MoFarah
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You did it! After months of training, you are now an official #ChicagoMarathon finisher. Share if you crossed the finish line. 🥇
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This is the route you’ll take to become a #ChicagoMarathon-er four weeks from today. Which neighborhood are you most excited about running through? 📹: @nbcchicago
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Today should have been the 43rd running of the @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon. Instead, it is the culmination of an entire week of celebrations from around the world. It’s a different type of finish line this year, but still just as memorable.
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Hey #ChicagoMarathon-ers, can we ask you a very important question? Are you running with us in 2018?!
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🇺🇸 Congratulations to our top Americans, CJ Albertson and Susanna Sullivan! Both placed seventh in their fields overall. An amazing day to represent the USA!
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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! @GooseIsland is making a beer just for #ChicagoMarathon finishers! With your medal around your neck and your beer in hand, the finish line is about to be a party you’ll never forget. The countdown is on… 312 hours until that start line!
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The rain came and brought cooler weather, and left behind a double rainbow over Grant Park. We couldn't ask for a better "good luck" message for race day 🌈
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Every step, every sore muscle, every early morning has led you to this moment. Tomorrow is yours. 💗
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Hey #ChicagoMarathon-ers, can we ask you a very important question? Are you READY to RUN CHI?!
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The work is done, time to show up and give it all you’ve got. Today’s the day you become a @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon-er.
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Surprise! The city of Chicago was painted blue last night, marking the official route of the @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon. Follow this line on race day for your quickest path to the finish line.
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#TBT to the day you ran all the miles, high-fived all the spectators, climbed Mt. Roosevelt, crossed that finish line, all to put that medal around your neck and become a #ChicagoMarathon-er!
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This start line is calling your name. Are you ready #ChicagoMarathon-ers?! 😃
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Chicagoans: Did you notice anything on the streets this morning? Last night, we painted the blue line. That can only mean one thing: the #ChicagoMarathon is right around the corner.
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10/10 for these men. Our top three finishers crossed the line within 39 seconds of each other!
🥇Seifu Tura: 2:06:12
🥈Galen Rupp: 2:06:35
🥉Eric Kiptanui: 2:06:51
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One year from today and we’ll be back at this start line. Let the countdown to October 13, 2024 begin! Reminder, all applications open Tuesday. 🤗
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2018 #ChicagoMarathon champion @Mo_Farah is joining the 2019 elite field. Cheer him on as he goes for one Mo win in Chicago!
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150 days until you conquer 26.2 miles of Chicago streets!
#ChicagoMarathon #ChicagoMarathon2018 #MyChicagoMarathon
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Sunday is bound to be a record-setting day. Here are three milestones we're looking forward to hitting:
1. More than 47,000 registered participants
2. Our one millionth finisher
3. Surpassing $300 million in charity fundraising since 2002
What milestone are you targeting?
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Congratulations to @JordanHasay on "racing like a shining star" and becoming the fastest American woman to run the #ChicagoMarathon!
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Congratulations to Brigid Kosgei, the female winner of the 2018 #ChicagoMarathon, with an official time of 2:18:35!
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In 2019, we didn’t know it’d be 728 days until we would stand on the #ChicagoStartLine together again, but we made it. The day has come.
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First look: your official 2018 #ChicagoMarathon poster has been selected as a part of a contest held for local art students. Thank you to Julian Brooks from the Art Institute of Chicago for creating such a beautiful poster!
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Three weeks from right now, you’ll be standing at the #ChicagoMarathon start line. Using only emojis, comment below on how this makes you feel 😁
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If your marathon training gets tough remember one thing: Chicago is waiting for you.
📷: @ChooseChicago
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BREAKING NEWS We’re excited to announce that our 2017 #ChicagoMarathon men’s champion Galen Rupp and American marathon debut record holder @JordanHasay will be returning to the streets of Chicago in 2018!
#ChicagoMarathon2018 #GalenRupp #JordanHasay
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From every encouraging smile to every energetic cheer, our volunteers represented what this friendly city is all about. Help us in thanking them for making your race both possible and incredibly special last Sunday! 💓
#ChicagoMarathon
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Your medal signifies more than crossing a finish line. It represents the commitment, dedication and achievement after months of hard work and discipline. Wear that medal proudly, @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon-ers, you deserve it.
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Our 2022 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon Men’s Champion: Benson Kipruto in 2:04:24!
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Live each day like you just took off from the Bank of America Chicago Marathon start line. 🎉😃
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Happy first official #MedalMonday to our 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon finishers! Wear it proudly today to let everybody know that you are a marathoner.
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Thank you to the more than 12,000 volunteers who endured the colder temperatures on October 13 to help our @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon-ers achieve their goals 💙❤️
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CHICAGO! You did it again. Thanks for helping us throw the best 40th running bash ever! 🎉🎉🎉
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Let’s do this! The 2024 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon has officially begun! Have a great race everyone, we’ll see you at the finish line.
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FEMALE WHEELCHAIR CHAMPION: Tatyana McFadden at 1:48:57 @TatyanaMcFadden
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We are excited to announce the planning of the 43rd @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon, with the goal of returning to the streets of Chicago on Sunday, October 10, 2021!
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