Date: 7th October 2012
Location: Chicago, USA
Distance: Marathon (26.2 miles)
Number of participants: 38,000
October 7, 2012
About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Since its inaugural running in 1977, The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has developed a global reputation for its fast, record-setting course. Year after year The Bank of America Chicago Marathon hosts representatives from more than 120 countries and all 50 of the United States to compete on this world stage.
Elite runners compete for a portion of $650,000, the largest prize purse in the sport, while the flat, city landscape and cool, autumn climate combine to provide the best backdrop for posting records – personal, national and world.
This is the perfect marathon in a perfect location for a personal best.
How to get a place in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
We have places in the Bank of America hicago Marathon and would be delighted to consider you for one of our charity places. Please complete our Join the Team form so we know you are interested in running or return the completed form below to secure a place straight away:
Download registration form (word doc)
Supporting you all the way
Every runner will receive a Runner's Pack containing lots of information about training and fundraising.
Our team is always easy to spot in our trademark Mr Happy and Mr Tickle running vests, made possible by the generous support we receive from Sanrio.
Online fundraising
We’ve teamed up with Virgin Money Giving to provide a secure online service that makes fundraising quick, easy and fun.
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