2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
American Galen Rupp Wins 2017 Chicago Marathon - 1st American-Born Winner in 35 Years
Today in Chicago, Galen Rupp followed their lead and became the first American-born winner of the Chicago Marathon in 35 years by running a personal best of 2:09:18 to win over last year’s champ Abel Kirui of Kenya who was second in 2:09:48.October 8, 2017
Tirunesh Dibaba Wins The First Marathon Of Her Career In Chicago in 2:18:31 As Jordan Hasay Runs The #2 Time in US History (2:20:57)
Jordan Hasay has run the #2 time in US history (2:20:57).October 8, 2017
U.S. Fans, Rejoice! Americans Galen Rupp & Jordan Hasay Both Say Their Chicago Marathon Buildups Were Their Best Ever
Slow prep races mean nothing to Rupp and Hasay. Rupp is finally healthy and completely focused on the marathon, while Hasay has been hitting her long runs harder and says her speed work has gone "a lot" better than before Boston.October 6, 2017
2017 Chicago Marathon Women's Preview: Jordan Hasay Faces A Big Challenge Against 2:17 Woman Tirunesh Dibaba & 2-Time Defending Champ Florence Kiplagat
Two-time defending champ Florence Kiplagat is back in Chicago but she's an underdog as Tirunesh Dibaba, arguably the greatest women's distance runner in history, is racing. If they falter, American Jordan Hasay could win but having looked at the stats, we're worried she may never run faster than her debut in Boston. *MB: Will Jordan Hasay ever run faster than her 2:23:00 debut in Boston? Yes or no.October 5, 2017
The WR Holder, The Olympic Silver Medalist & The Defending Champ: Here Are The Guys Galen Rupp Must Defeat To Win Chicago
The fix most certainly doesn't appear to be in in Chicago. If Galen Rupp wins his first major on Sunday, he'll almost most certainly have had to earn it.October 5, 2017
The 2017 Chicago Marathon Is Loaded With American Talent Besides Galen Rupp - Find Out Who Here
Diego Estrada, Luke Puskedra, Noah Droddy, Chris Derrick, Sam Chelanga and others are all racing.October 4, 2017
LetsRun Debates: How fast can Galen Rupp run for 26.2 at Sunday's Chicago Marathon?
Galen Rupp has run three career marathons - all have been great but non faster than 2:09:58. How fast can he go?October 4, 2017
The Big Debate: What Marathon Should Galen Rupp Run Next? Boston or London?
We try and map out Galen Rupp's marathon career through 2021.October 11, 2017
Shalane Flanagan Reacts To Galen Rupp's Chicago Marathon Win: "There’s Still an Investigation Going On, So It's Hard to Truly and Genuinely Get Excited About the Performances That I'm Watching"
Two of America's biggest marathon stars don't know what to make of Galen Rupp's win in Chicago due to the ongoing USADA investigation. Meb Keflezighi said he was happy for Rupp and Salazar but added "there's a lot of speculation going on and I would love to know what’s going on and how far it’s gotten." *MB: Breaking: Shalane and Meb react to Galen Rupp's Chicago WinOctober 10, 2017
Galen Rupp - The Perfect Marathon Champion For America in The Year 2017
As we try to process what Galen Rupp's historic victory means, the number one word that comes to mind is this - polarizing. Just as our country is currently totally polarized by the holder of the Oval Office, Rupp’s victory is polarizing within the US running community.October 9, 2017
RRW: Rupp, Dibaba Dominate At Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 9, 2017
Alberto Salazar Addresses Leaked USADA Interim Report That Said It Was "Highly Likely" His Group Broke Anti-Doping Rules: "I Know That We Haven't Broken Any Rules"
Salazar didn't answer why a leaked interim USADA report said it was "highly likely" his group had broken anti-doping rules. "You know what? I'm not gonna get into that. You would have to ask them what it is that they saw that they think that." Plus commentary from Nick Willis and Stephanie Bruce.October 8, 2017
Drama in Chicago: Kenyan Emmanuel Bett Enters Marathon at Last Minute -- Is He There To Ensure An Honest Pace for Galen Rupp?
A 26 minute Kenyan - who shares the same agent as Galen Rupp - is a last minute entry into the marathon.October 7, 2017
Television and Streaming Info for 2017 Chicago Marathon
Want to know how to watch the 2017 Chicago Marathon? We tell you.October 7, 2017
The Inside Scoop From Friday's Chicago Marathon Press Conference
Tirunesh Dibaba wants to lower her 2:17:56 PR, Renato Canova says defending champs Abel Kirui & Florence Kiplagat are around "90%" of where they were last year. *American Sam Chelanga Thinks He Ultimately Can Run At Least 2:06 *American Diego Estrada Says He Can Run 2:07 Right Now (In Monza)October 6, 2017
After Freak Mid-Race Accident Last Year, Diego Estrada Hopes for Chicago Marathon Success
Estrada was 8th last year in 2:13:56 even though he left the race on crutches.October 6, 2017
RRW: Sixteen Years Ago This Week, Catherine Ndereba Was First Woman to Run Sub-2:19
A nice look back at Ndereba's 2001 run which was paced by LRC co-founder Robert Johnson.October 6, 2017
Aaron Braun and The Question All Runners Eventually Face -- 'Should I Hang 'Em Up?'
In the summer of 2016, Aaron Braun was on the brink of retirement. Now he's back, doing what all runners do: chasing the dream.October 3, 2017
Study Finds Bank of America Chicago Marathon Brings More Than $282 Million to Chicago Economy
September 27, 2017
Olympians, NYC Champions Among Added Athletes to 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field
London Marathon 2nd placer Stanley Biwott and Olympic silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa highlight the recent additions.September 20, 2017
Outside Letsrun
Post-Chicago Running Form Analysis: Is Form The Key For Galen Rupp And Jordan Hasay?
Running form expert Jae Gruenke says Rupp has made some key changes since Rio and Boston that helped him win in Chicago.October 10, 2017
Chicago Tribune: Galen Rupp Leads Strong Showing For American Runners At Chicago Marathon
October 9, 2017
Runner's World's Favorite Social Media Posts From Chicago
October 9, 2017
Hasay And Rupp Were Blessed By A Catholic Priest Before The Race
Salazar said they have been doing daily mass with Fr. Patrick Conroy, the chaplain of the US House of Representatives who they flew out for the race.October 9, 2017
Brianne Theisen-Eaton Breaks 4:00 In Her Marathon Debut In Chicago
Theisen-Eaton ran 3:55:08 and tweeted out, "F@#k. I'm out. Never again." *Register Guard: The Eatons Are Moving To San FranciscoOctober 9, 2017
IAAF Chicago Recap
October 9, 2017
This is the 40th Chicago Marathon and Carey Pinkowski has been in charge of the last 27
He's increased the field size from 6k to 44k.October 7, 2017
Elites tell RW what they'll do after the race is over
Beers will be flowing down the throats of Noah Droddy and Chris Derrick. Puskedra will be having a pool party with his kids.October 7, 2017
Noah Droddy asks random marathoners for advice on what to expect in his first video (video)
October 7, 2017
40 great moments from 40 years of Chicago Marathons
October 6, 2017
Teacher Kirsten Heckert - who has a 2:39 pb and is racing Chicago - gets up at 4 am each day to train
October 6, 2017
Khalid Khannouchi shared a cab with Jordan Hasay and randomly asked her, "“Aren’t you that young 800 meter runner?”
October 6, 2017
IAAF 2017 Chicago Marathon preview
October 6, 2017
Video: Course Tips From Three Chicago Marathon Legends
Running Chicago? Get some free advice from Paula Radcliffe, Khalid Khannouchi and Catherine Ndereba who all set WRs here.October 6, 2017
Man who runs marathons with Palestinian flag is denied a tourist visa for Chicago Marathon
And he'd already purchased his tickets.
September 30, 2017
A look back at the history of the Chicago Marathon
In the first year, it cost $10 to enter and three people were burned when the cannon used at the start misfired and burned them.September 23, 2017
After Silver Success In London, Tirunesh Dibaba Trains Sights On Chicago Marathon
Dibaba will run her 3rd career marathon in Chicago on October 8th.August 11, 2017
On The Boards
Analysis
Event Recaps
Event Previews
- 2017 Chicago Marathon Women's Preview: Jordan Hasay Faces A Big Challenge Against 2:17 Woman Tirunesh Dibaba & 2-Time Defending Champ Florence Kiplagat
- The WR Holder, The Olympic Silver Medalist & The Defending Champ: Here Are The Guys Galen Rupp Must Defeat To Win Chicago
- The 2017 Chicago Marathon Is Loaded With American Talent Besides Galen Rupp - Find Out Who Here