Chicago Marathon Announces Elite Field
The lineup for the October race includes reigning Boston Marathon champion Rita Jeptoo, along with American Amy Hastings.
The lineup for the October race includes reigning Boston Marathon champion Rita Jeptoo, along with American Amy Hastings.
The Ethiopian holds the 5,000m and 10,000m world records on the track.
There's a lot of information to gather (and analyze) from 39,000 runners.
It took Maickel Melamed 16 hours and 46 minutes to complete the race.
Race organizers have stepped up precautions in light of the events at this year's Boston Marathon.
Bag check is the first thing that's been scrutinized.
Danni Allen lost 121 pounds to win the show's $250,000 grand prize.
Approximately 15,000 slots are up for grabs.
The three-time Olympian will also run the Shamrock Shuffle in April.
Over 1,300 runners came up empty handed at the end.
Ethiopians rule the the roads in the Windy City.
Patrick Smyth and Jimmy Grabow highlight promising U.S. contingent at the 35th edition.