FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Lottery Opens March 10
Runners Can Also Sign Up With a Guaranteed Entry for the
Sunday, October 11 World-class Marathon Event
CHICAGO - Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that runners
can enter the lottery for the 2015 event on March 10. Runners who qualify
for a guaranteed entry will also be able to register at this time. The
lottery system, introduced last year, resulted in a record number of
finishers - 40,659 - at the 2014 Chicago Marathon. The 38th annual Chicago
Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 11 in Grant Park.
Runners can enter the lottery or register with a guaranteed entry at any
time between Tuesday, March 10 at noon (U.S. Central Time) and Tuesday,
April 21 at noon (U.S. Central Time) at chicagomarathon.com
"In 2014, we implemented a new registration process that brought together a
mix of participants from near and far and on every level of the marathon
spectrum, from first-timers to competitive athletes," said Bank of America
Chicago Marathon Race Director Carey Pinkowski. "The training and
excitement that those runners brought to the race resulted in the largest
finisher field in the history of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. We
anticipate that this year's lottery will keep that momentum and spirit
alive."
There are five options for guaranteed entry into the 2015 Bank of America
Chicago Marathon: those who choose to run with an official Chicago Marathon
charity; those who successfully deferred their 2014 entry; those who choose
to run with an official Chicago Marathon tour partner; legacy finishers who
have completed the Chicago Marathon five or more times within the last 10
years; and time qualifiers who have run a sub-3:15:00 marathon (men) or
sub-3:45:00 marathon (women) since January 1, 2013.
Runners without a guaranteed entry can enter the lottery. The remaining
spots in the field will be filled via random selection of names from the
lottery pool. Runners who entered the lottery will be notified of their
selection status on Tuesday, April 28. Those who are selected through the
lottery will then have one week to complete the registration process.
The 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration fee is $185 for U.S.
residents or $210 for those residing outside of the U.S.
For more information and registration details, go to chicagomarathon.com.
About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
In its 38th year, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon welcomes thousands
of runners from more than 100 countries and all 50 states, including a
world-class elite field, top regional and masters runners, race veterans,
debut marathoners and charity runners. The race's iconic course takes
runners through 29 vibrant neighborhoods on an architectural and cultural
tour of Chicago. In 2014, an estimated 1.7 million spectators lined the
streets cheering on a record, 40,659 runners from the start line to the
final stretch down Columbus Drive. As a result of the race's national and
international draw, the Chicago Marathon assists in raising millions of
dollars for a variety of charitable causes while generating $253 million in
annual economic impact to its host city. The 2015 Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, will start and
finish in Grant Park beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11. In
advance of the race, a two-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo will be held at
McCormick Place Convention Center on Friday, October 9, and Saturday,
October 10. For more information about the event and how to get involved,
go to chicagomarathon.com.
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