FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Field Selected for the 42nd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon
With Today's Non-Guaranteed Entry Drawing
Limited Entries Still Available Through Official Charity Teams
CHICAGO - Runners who entered the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
non-guaranteed entry drawing will be notified of their selection status
today. The 2018 event welcomed a record 44,610 marathoners across the
finish line, and a similar size field is predicted for the 42nd annual
event on October 13, 2019.
"Today marks an exciting day for our 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
runners as they begin their training journey to our finish line," said
Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon executive race director.
"I cannot wait to celebrate their strength, perseverance and individual
stories 10 months from now. The Chicago Marathon is a race with a strong
tradition of welcoming new runners and veterans to Grant Park, and we
cannot wait to commemorate 42 years of running next October."
Runners who did not receive an entry through the drawing can still sign up
through the marathon's official Charity Program; a limited number of
entries are available. Since 2002, the Charity Program has generated more
than $185 million for local, national and global causes. Go to
chicagomarathon.com/charity for a list of official charities and
information on how to register by joining a charity team.
Runners who received an entry through the drawing will join those who
guaranteed their entry into the race during the five-week application
window. Guaranteed entries include Chicago Marathon and Bank of America
Shamrock Shuffle legacy finishers, time qualifiers, international tour
group participants, charity runners and those who cancelled their 2018
entries.
About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
In its 42nd year on Sunday, October 13, 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. Annually, an estimated 1.7
million spectators line the streets cheering on more than 40,000 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 $338 million in annual economic impact to its host city. The
2019 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 13. In advance of the race, a two-day Abbott Health &
Fitness Expo will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center on Friday,
October 11, and Saturday, October 12. For more information about the event
and how to get involved, go to chicagomarathon.com
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