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40 Years in the Making: The Chicago Marathon is Sunday
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Net proceeds benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans. The shelter is a not-for-profit transitional living facility providing assistance to U.S. veterans of any era. Last year the Cantigny 5K raised $18,000 for MSHV, the largest check in event history.
The race has now generated more than $93,000 for MSHV since 2008, the event's first year of association with the Wheaton shelter.
Register at signmeup.com/119653. Space is limited to 1,200 runners and walkers. Start time is 9 am, with youth and tot runs following the main event. Entry fees range from $5 to $20. Before, during and after the race, Cantigny Post 556 of the American Legion will host a fundraising pancake breakfast inside the Cantigny Visitors Center. Breakfast hours are 7 am to 1 pm.
*Sponsored listing
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Current Issue
October 2017
Special Marathon Edition
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Free Event Photos
Chicago Athlete is the first place to look for photos from all the big races in Chicagoland. Go to our
Facebook Page
for photos updated hours after races end.
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Calendar of Events
Looking for upcoming endurance events in Chicago? Check out
Chicago Athlete's
event calendar
for the largest event guide in the Midwest.
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Runners And Spectators: Know the Course
The
Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just THREE DAYS away! If you haven't done so already, familiarize yourself with the course map, runners and spectators alike.
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Start Race Weekend Strong at the Expo
The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo features more than 180 exhibitors offering Bank of America Chicago Marathon merchandise and the latest in running footwear, apparel, nutrition and technology. Additionally, the Health & Fitness Expo is the home of participant packet pick-up for all Marathon participants. Held at Chicago's McCormick Place, the two-day Expo is free and open to the public.
Location & hours
McCormick Place Lakeside Center, Hall D
2301 S. Prairie Ave.*
Chicago, IL 60616
Friday, October 6: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 7: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Times are subject to change.
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Follow the Race From Your Couch
Not heading downtown, but still want to follow the race? NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and 670 The Score Radio brings live broadcast and web-streaming coverage of the 40th Anniversary Bank of America Chicago Marathon to a global audience.
- Catch live coverage of the Chicago Marathon from 7 - 11 a.m on NBC 5
- Telemundo Chicago will provide live reports of the Marathon on race day from 7 - 9 a.m. on Telemundo Chicago and from 9 - 10 a.m. on Telexitos.
- The Score Sports Radio will provide complete live radio coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on race day from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Not in the area? Log on to
nbcchicago.com and
telemundochicago.com for extended coverage from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (U.S. Central Time), including live video of finishers crossing the finish line, custom video clips, photos and social media integration. You can watch from anywhere in the world, right on your smartphone or computer.
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 Local Marathoners
We spoke with four different athletes from four different local marathon training programs to discuss this year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
This week, meet two of the four:
Michael Boraz, Chicago Endurance Sports and EDGE: "
I recently started to picture myself going past mile 20, and getting a boost from people cheering, and that seems like it'll be really an unbelievable experience."
Rumbi Chidz, Fast Track Racing: "
I never thought I'd run a marathon - I'd see people running outside and think they were crazy. Then I watched two of my friends run the Chicago Marathon one year and I was inspired; I wanted to run it that day!"
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Chicago Marathon Elite Field Predications
Executive race director Carey Pinkowski always recruits a fine mix of world-class talent to Chicago's stop on the Abbott World Marathon Majors circuit. Well, he's done it again. What will happen? Could we have two Americans on the podium?
"Galen and Jordan are huge talents who have the ability to capture podium finishes," Pinkowski says. "The last time we had an American male and female place in the top three together was 1996. (Jerry Lawson and Kristy Johnson both placed second)."
Read our predictions here. Do you agree? Send your thoughts to our editor, Holly.
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From One Marathon to the Next: Coach Mark Buciak's Boston Marathon Social
All runners are invited to Coach Mark's Boston Social here in Chicago.
Meet fellow Boston Marathoners to share your stories and dreams.
Coach Mark (PB:2:30:25) is a member of Boston's Quarter Century Club and is the Program Director of
THE ROAD TO BOSTON Training Program.
He will share his 38 years of Boston stories and knowledge of best training practices with you.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 11
Location: The Cafe '84 at Formula Fitness Club,
1030 N. Clark Street, 6th floor
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cash Bar: Beer, wine, coffee and smoothies
RSVP: Free to attend but please
RSVP at
www.theroadtoboston.info
Questions for Coach Mark:
theroadtoboston@rcn.com
Boston Training begins Saturday, December 2nd
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Race Results from September 28 to October 4
View all past race results
online.
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Calendar of Events from October 5 to October 11
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October 7
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Local Discounts, Deals and Price Increase Alerts
Race Directors: Have a discount code or price increase for your upcoming event? We encourage you to submit them to
editor@mychicagoathlete.com to provide to subscribers!
-Save $3 with code
CANEWS
Universal Sole Trail Races (Race Dates: Oct. 21, Nov. 11 & Dec. 9)
-Save $5 with code USOLE5
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