Press Release - Chicago Marathon - 10/10/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     Application Period for the 40th Anniversary of the Bank of America 
                   Chicago Marathon Opens October 25, 2017
				   
CHICAGO - Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that it will 
start accepting runner applications for the 2017 event on Tuesday, October 
25 at chicagomarathon.com.

"The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has a rich history that captures the 
spirit of a city that works and a city that runs," said Executive Race 
Director Carey Pinkowski. "We look forward to honoring that history, and to 
commemorating an event that has had the power to change lives and unite us 
across borders, languages and cultures. We are a global community and a 
resilient community. The 40th anniversary will be a celebration of our 
heritage and the event's impact on runners in Chicago and beyond."

Registration will be conducted through a system of guaranteed entry options 
(starting October 25) as well as through a non-guaranteed entry drawing. 
Individuals unable to meet the criteria for a guaranteed entry may apply 
through the non-guaranteed entry drawing that will open on Tuesday, 
November 1. Runners will have until Tuesday, November 29 to apply for 
either a guaranteed or non-guaranteed entry. The cost of an entry is $195 
for United States residents and $220 for those residing outside of the 
United States.

Guaranteed entry
Five options are available for guaranteed entry into the 2017 Bank of 
America Chicago Marathon: 

Time qualifiers who have run a sub-3:15:00 certified marathon (men) or 
a sub-3:45:00 certified marathon (women) since January 1, 2015.
Legacy finishers who have completed the Chicago Marathon five or more 
times within the last 10 years.
Runners who deferred their 2016 entry to the 2017 race.
Charity runners who are fundraising for an official charity as part of 
the Chicago Marathon Charity Program.
International runners (non-U.S.) participating in the International 
Tour Group Program.

Non-guaranteed entry
Runners who do not qualify for a guaranteed entry can apply for the 
non-guaranteed entry drawing. The event will randomly select names from the 
full pool of non-guaranteed entry applicants and notify runners of their 
selection status on Tuesday, December 13.

All registration details are listed at chicagomarathon.com.


About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 
In its 40th 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. 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 $277 million in 
annual economic impact to its host city. The 2017 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 8. In 
advance of the race, a two-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo will be held at 
McCormick Place Convention Center on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, 
October 7. For more information about the event and how to get involved, go 
to chicagomarathon.com.

Visit the Bank of America newsroom for more Bank of America news.

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