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 |
2:04:38 |
Tsegaye Kebede |
25 |
Ethiopia |
| 2nd Male Winner |
2:04:52 |
Feyisa Lilesa |
22 |
Ethiopia |
| 3rd Male Winner |
2:05:57 |
Tilahun Regassa |
22 |
Ethiopia |
| 4th Male Winner |
2:05:54 |
Sammy Kitwara |
25 |
Kenya |
| 5th Male Winner |
2:06:13 |
Wesley Korir |
29 |
Kenya |
| 6th Male Winner |
2:06:40 |
Bernard Kipyego |
26 |
Kenya |
| 7th Male Winner |
2:07:26 |
Samuel Ndungu |
24 |
Kenya |
| 8th Male Winner |
2:07:43 |
Dadi Yamu |
30 |
Ethiopia |
| 9th Male Winner |
2:07:47 |
Dathan Ritzenhein |
29 |
Portland, OR US |
| 10th Male Winner |
2:08:39 |
Shami Dawit |
28 |
Ethiopia |
| Overall Female Winner |
2:22:03 |
Atsede Baysa |
25 |
Ethiopia |
| 2nd Female Winner |
2:22:04 |
Rita Jeptoo |
31 |
Kenya |
| 3rd Female Winner |
2:22:41 |
Lucy Kabuu |
28 |
Kenya |
| 4th Female Winner |
2:22:59 |
Liliya Shobukhova |
34 |
Russia |
| 5th Female Winner |
2:23:22 |
Caroline Rotich |
28 |
Waldorf, MD US |
| 6th Female Winner |
2:25:38 |
Maria Konovalova |
38 |
Russia |
| 7th Female Winner |
2:26:09 |
Fatuma Sado |
20 |
Ethiopia |
| 8th Female Winner |
2:27:17 |
Renee Metivier Baillie |
30 |
Boulder, TX US |
| 9th Female Winner |
2:32:11 |
Dot McMahan |
35 |
Rochester Hills, MI US |
| 10th Female Winner |
2:32:42 |
Stephanie Pezzullo |
30 |
Charlotte, CT US |
| Division |
Chip Time |
Name |
State/Country |
Age |
Age-Graded |
| Men 40-49 |
2:24:43 |
Mohammed El Yamani |
France |
48 |
94.67 |
| Men 50-59 |
2:35:10 |
Fred Zalokar |
Reno, NV |
52 |
91.51 |
| Men 60-69 |
2:54:19 |
Terry McCluskey |
Vienna, OH |
64 |
91.46 |
| Men 70+ |
3:49:30 |
John Maultsby |
Las Vegas, NV |
70 |
74.02 |
| Women 40-49 |
2:49:02 |
Tammy Lifka |
Glen Ellyn, IL |
42 |
86.22 |
| Women 50-59 |
2:56:04 |
Christine Kennedy |
Los Gatos, CA |
57 |
100.0 |
| Women 60-69 |
3:20:25 |
Victoria Crisp |
Nashville, TN |
60 |
92.18 |
| Women 70+ |
4:25:15 |
Hansi Rigney |
Carmel, CA |
70 |
81.82 |
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 | October 13, 2013 |
| Years Running | 35 |
| Entrant Cap | 45,000 |
| 2012 Total Finishers | 37,315 |
| Men | 20,605 |
| Women | 16,710 |
| 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.” |
