LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
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Shobhukova To Race in NYC and Chicago
Runner's World - Shoes and Gear &bull Yesterday
Three-time Bank of America Chicago Marathon winner Liliya Shobukhova of Russia, the second fastest woman in history at 26.2 miles and a medal contender at the London Olympics, plans to do the NYC Half on March 18 and then the… Full Story »
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Myrtle Beach Marathon marks 15 years of growth, expansion - WPDE
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 15, 2012
Myrtle Beach Marathon marks 15 years of growth, expansion WPDE by Joel Allen That's a far cry from the first marathon in 1998, when the race got off to a stormy start - literally. It began with an idea hatched… Full Story »
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Five Questions: RBR Chats with Carey Pinkowski on the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, by Larry Eder
RunBlogRun &bull Feb 10, 2012So, here is how it started. Robin Monsky, the PR Goddess of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon starts texting me, only some five hours after registration opens for the above mentioned marathon. So, I scribble something in my notebook. Six hours later. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has gone from 51 weeks to 31 weeks to SIX DAYS, in three years. At the helm of the race for most of the past two plus decades… Full Story »
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Chicago fast becoming a city of runners - WBEZ
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 8, 2012
WBEZ Chicago fast becoming a city of runners WBEZ In 2011, it took 31 days to fill the 45000 available slots for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon . This year, it took only six, a record breaker. Over his… Full Story »
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The Increasing Prices for Entering Marathons - Stride Nation
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 8, 2012
Washington Examiner The Increasing Prices for Entering Marathons Stride Nation by kleph on Feb 8, 2012 7:00 AM PST in News If you plan on running a major marathon in the United States this year, you should probably prepare yourself… Full Story »
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The journey of 26.2 miles starts now
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Feb 8, 2012
The Chicago Marathon is months away, but for members of Loyola's running club it's already time to train. Full Story »
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Marathon popularity continues to grow
Yahoo! News Marathon Running &bull Feb 7, 2012
It is utterly fascinating to me that at the same time we are watching an obesity epidemic endanger the health of millions, the popularity of marathon running continues to grow. Registration for this year's Chicago Marathon closed in record time… Full Story »
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Chicago Marathon: quick sellout in the long run - Chicago Tribune
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 7, 2012
Chicago Tribune Chicago Marathon : quick sellout in the long run Chicago Tribune Runners break from the gate at the start of the 2011 Chicago Marathon . (Jose M. Osorio/Tribune Photo) The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has entered the… Full Story »
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Chicago Marathon registration closes after 6 days - Peoria Journal Star
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 7, 2012
Race officials say the maximum 45,000 participants signed up in six days to run the marathon, to take place October 7. Last year, it took 31 days to fill the field. Ten years ago, it took 35 weeks. Chicago Marathon… Full Story »
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Chicago Marathon registration closes after 6 days - The State Journal-Register
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 7, 2012
Race officials say the maximum 45,000 participants signed up in six days to run the marathon, to take place October 7. Last year, it took 31 days to fill the field. Ten years ago, it took 35 weeks. Chicago Marathon… Full Story »
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2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sells out in Record Time, release, note by Larry Eder
RunBlogRun &bull Feb 7, 2012Liliya Shobukhova, three-time Bank of America Chicago champion, photo by PhotoRun.netThe strength of running continues to grow, and Bank of America's Chicago Marathon are another case in point in its growth. The marathon field for 2012 is now closed and filled up after only six days! Here is the release… Full Story »
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Marathon registration beats record - closed in 6 days - Chicago Sun-Times
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 6, 2012
Runners head north on LaSalle St. during the Chicago Marathon Sunday, Oct. 09, 2011, in Chicago. John J. Registration for this year's race closed in just six days, after the maximum 45,000 participants signed up, race officials said Monday. That… Full Story »
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Chicago Marathon Sold Out: 2012 Bank Of America Marathon Sells Out In Just 6 Days - Huffington Post
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 6, 2012
Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners pass the Chicago Theater during the 2011 marathon, which sold out in 31 days. The 2012 race sold out in just 6 days. Enthusiasm to run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is at… Full Story »
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Chicago Marathon record breaker: Registration sells out in 6 days - Crain's Chicago Business
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 6, 2012
CBS Local Chicago Marathon record breaker: Registration sells out in 6 days Crain's Chicago Business (Crain's) - Runners were quick off the mark this year, as registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon sold out in a record… Full Story »
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Chicago Marathon: Sold Out
Runner's World - Shoes and Gear &bull Feb 6, 2012
By Mark Remy Well, that was fast. Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon has officially closed, according to race officials -- in a record-setting six days. From an email news release: Registration for the 2012 Bank of… Full Story »
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2012 Bank Of America Chicago Marathon Sells Out In Record Time - TheStreet.com (press release)
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 6, 2012
2012 Bank Of America Chicago Marathon Sells Out In Record Time TheStreet.com (press release) By Business Wire 02/06/12 - 03:00 PM EST Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in record time today as the maximum 45000… Full Story »
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2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sells Out in Record Time - MarketWatch (press release)
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 6, 2012
CHICAGO, Feb 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in record time today as the maximum 45,000 participants signed up in six days for the 35th anniversary event. Demand to run the iconic race has increased significantly in recent years, closing 25… Full Story »
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R.I.P. Geoff Hollister, Early Nike Employee
Runner's World Magazine Daily News &bull Feb 6, 2012
Chicago Marathon: Sold Out Tips for Winter Running with Your Dog Beer: Is There Anything It CAN'T Do? Racing News: Morning Report Full Story »
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2012 Chicago Marathon: Registration Opens February 1st - SB Nation
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 2, 2012
SB Nation 2012 Chicago Marathon : Registration Opens February 1st SB Nation By Brian Gold - Blogger The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration opened at noon on February 1st for the first 45000 runners who sign up. Registration for… Full Story »
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Marathon sign-up: Now, rather than later - Chicago Sun-Times
Google News: Marathon &bull Feb 2, 2012
Three-time U.S. Olympian and 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon team member Abdi Abdirahman is introduced before leading a three mile fun run starting at Fleet Feet Sports on Wells Street that marked the start of registration for the 35th anniversary of… Full Story »
