Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On Sunday, October 7, 2012, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream. From a struggling road race of 4,200 runners in 1977 to a world class event with a record 45,000 registered participants, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has come a long way.
| Division |
Clock Time |
Name |
Age |
State/Country |
| Overall Male Winner |
2:05:37 |
Moses Mosop |
26 |
Kenya |
| 2nd Male Winner |
2:06:15 |
Wesley Korir |
28 |
Kenya |
| 3rd Male Winner |
2:06:29 |
Bernard Kipyego |
25 |
Kenya |
| 4th Male Winner |
2:07:59 |
Bekana Daba |
23 |
Ethiopia |
| 5th Male Winner |
2:08:04 |
Ryan Hall |
28 |
Flagstaff, AZ US |
| 6th Male Winner |
2:10:29 |
Evans Cheruiyot |
29 |
Kenya |
| 7th Male Winner |
2:12:15 |
Kouji Gokaya |
23 |
Japan |
| 8th Male Winner |
2:13:17 |
Hironori Arai |
32 |
Japan |
| 9th Male Winner |
2:14:48 |
Takashi Horiguchi |
32 |
Japan |
| 10th Male Winner |
2:17:49 |
Masaki Shimoju |
27 |
Japan |
| Overall Female Winner |
2:18:20 |
Liliya Shobukhova |
33 |
Russia |
| 2nd Female Winner |
2:22:09 |
Ejegayehu Dibaba Keneni |
29 |
Ethiopia |
| 3rd Female Winner |
2:24:38 |
Kayoko Fukushi |
29 |
Japan |
| 4th Female Winner |
2:26:17 |
Belainesh Zemedkun Gebre |
23 |
Ethiopia |
| 5th Female Winner |
2:26:41 |
Christelle Daunay |
37 |
France |
| 6th Female Winner |
2:29:27 |
Claire Hallissey |
28 |
Arlington, VA US |
| 7th Female Winner |
2:32:57 |
Yue Chao |
20 |
China |
| 8th Female Winner |
2:33:35 |
Askale Tafa |
27 |
Ethiopia |
| 9th Female Winner |
2:35:35 |
Cruz Nonata da Silva |
37 |
Brazil |
| 10th Female Winner |
2:36:58 |
Jeannette Faber |
29 |
Portland, OR US |
| Division |
Chip Time |
Name |
State/Country |
Age |
Age-Graded |
| Men 40-49 |
2:21:40 |
Jason Ryf |
Oshkosh, WI |
40 |
90.35 |
| Men 50-59 |
2:47:52 |
Dave Walters |
Lisle, Il |
56 |
87.80 |
| Men 60-69 |
3:03:11 |
Martin Keibel |
Manchester, CT |
60 |
83.62 |
| Men 70+ |
3:54:39 |
Edward Packel |
Lake Forest, Il |
70 |
72.40 |
| Women 40-49 |
2:47:53 |
Kathleen Jobes |
Bethlehem, PA |
41 |
85.84 |
| Women 50-59 |
3:09:47 |
Karoline Dohr |
Australia |
53 |
88.17 |
| Women 60-69 |
3:10:27 |
Kathryn Martin |
Northport, NY |
60 |
97.01 |
| Women 70+ |
4:01:47 |
Dorothy Tanner |
Australia |
70 |
89.76 |
Prize Money Breakdown
| Prize Money Awards (Men & Women Combined) |
Amount |
| Open Prize Money | $500,000 |
| Total Prize Money | $500,000 |
| Additional Special Prizes | |
| Course Record Prize Money | $100,000 |
Course Description
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is known for its fast and flat course through one of the world's most magnificent cities. Elite athletes and amateurs alike annually target the race for its potential to generate personal, national and world records. In addition to its speed, the course offers a scenic tour of Chicago and its lively neighborhoods, as well as a convenient start and finish in beautiful Grant Park. You are guaranteed to see all that is great about the city of Chicago.
Link to Course Map
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| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Race Distance | Marathon |
| Race Date 2012 | October 7, 2012 |
| Race Date 2011 | October 9, 2011 |
| Start Time | 7:30 AM |
| Years Running | 35 |
| Entrant Cap | 45,000 |
| 2011 Total Finishers | 35,755 |
| Men | 20,284 |
| Women | 15,471 |
| Total Prize Money | $500,000 |
| Course Record Prize Money |
$100,000 |
| Age Group Awards | 5 Year |
| Expo | Yes |
| Entry Fee | $150.00 |
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| Advance Registration | Online Registration | | USATF Certified |
Best Road Races Course Rating: Fast
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Official Race Web Site UjENA FIT Club Race Profile
Recommended by: Jean Pommier
“"Chicago is flat and fast, pure and simple!" says runner Jean Pommier.” |
