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Contact: Shawn M. Platt
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Chicago, IL 60604-1901
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www.chicagomarathon.com
LASALLE BANK CHICAGO MARATHON RUNNER REGISTRATION OPENS
2004 Race to be Held Sunday, October 10
CHICAGO (January 9, 2004)---Runner registration for the 2004 LaSalle Bank
Chicago Marathon, to be held Sunday, October 10, is now open. Last year’s
race attracted the maximum 40,000 participants, with the registration cap
closing in record time.
Runners may register online at www.chicagomarathon.com until September 2,
2004, or when the participation capacity has been reached (whichever comes
first). Race weekend entries will not be accepted. Printed entry forms for
mail-in registration will be available in the spring of this year.
“Over the past ten years, the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon has steadily
grown, and we’re proud that the race attracts so many runners,” said Carey
Pinkowski, executive race director. “Since the Marathon has become so
popular, and since the registration capacity is always met well before the
given deadline, I encourage anyone interested in participating to register
as soon as possible.”
While qualifying times are not needed for entry in the Marathon, runners
must be at least sixteen years of age on race day (October 10) and all
runners under the age of eighteen must have an entry form waiver signed by
a parent or guardian. All participants must begin the Marathon during the
official start and complete the course within 6 hours and 30 minutes to be
eligible for an official finish time.
The entrance fee for the Marathon is $80 for U.S. runners and $90 for
international runners; the registration fee for the International Fun Run
5K, held during race weekend, is $15 for both U.S. and international
participants. Senior citizens, ages 60 and older, receive a $5 discount. In
addition, a $5 discount will be offered to participants who register using
their MasterCard credit card or pre-paid card.
Runners interested in securing Competitive or Preferred Starting Positions
must have completed a marathon or half-marathon since January 1, 2002 in a
time faster than 3:15:00 for a Competitive Start (marathon qualifying time)
and 3:45:00 (marathon qualifying time) for a Preferred Start. A
half-marathon time of 1:30:00 is needed for a Competitive Start and a
half-marathon time of 1:45:00 is needed for a Preferred Start. Proof of
qualifying times must be submitted to The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
office. Instructions will be provided to online entrants. Competitive and
Preferred Starting Positions are limited and not guaranteed.
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