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Bank of America Chicago Marathon 
Explore world's best races Its largely fast and flat course facilitates the pursuit of personal records and world record performances.
At a glance
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Location
Chicago,
United States
Happening in:
October
Race categories:
Full Marathon
Next on:
October 7th, 2018
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The race
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a major marathon held yearly in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Alongside the Boston, New York, London, Berlin, and Tokyo Marathons, it is one of the six World Marathon Majors. The first race was held on September 25, 1977 under the original name the Mayor Daley Marathon, which drew a field of 4,200 runners. The race has been held every year since with 45,000 participants now, and is of an elite status among other marathons.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is known for its flat and fast course that starts and finishes in Grant Park and travels through one of the world’s most magnificent cities. The course has produced four world records, several national records, and countless personal bests. Runners enjoy the support of 1.7 million spectators as they run through the 29 neighbourhoods in Chicago.
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