By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.12.25, Chicago, IL—Feysa Hawi of Ethiopia is now 5th on the all-time women’s marathon list, with a strong and convincing 2:14:57 victory. After going through halfway in 1:07:30 with Magdalena Shauri… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Chicago, IL, October 13, 2024—Ruth Chepngetich set a new women’s world record of 2:09:56 in winning the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the third time. At the Friday press conference, Chepngetich said that… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Chicago Marathon: Go Fast! Kelvin Kiptum put Chicago front and center in 2023 with his blazing 2:00:35 world record. Sadly, Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana tragically died in a car accident in Kenya… Read More ›
by George Banker(Photos Courtesy of Chicago Event Management) According to Wikipedia, the term “Stewardship” is an ethical value that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. The concepts of stewardship can apply to the environment, nature, economics, health, places, and property. I will… Read More ›
By Clay ShawWith Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.8.23 Chicago, IL—The 45th Bank of America Chicago Marathon was one for the ages, as several new records were set. Kelvin Kiptum, 23, of Kenya, stole the show with a… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.6.23, Chicago, Illinois, 45th Bank of America Chicago Marathon—Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya returns to Chicago in search of her third victory at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Chepngetich started fast… Read More ›
by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Emily Sisson of Providence, RI set a new American marathon record of 2:18:29. She was locked in, running with pacers Brian Harvey and Jonny Mellor, clocking 1:09:26 for the first half… Read More ›
BY THE NUMBERS(Information provided courtesy of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon) HISTORY1977 – year of the first Chicago Marathon. 947,945 finishers to date.45,932 finishers in 2019 (Largest finisher field) 2,128 finishers in 1977 (first finisher field)5 world records set… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw Bank of America Chicago Marathon, October 10, 2021—Seifu Tura of Ethiopia was the leader of a three-man group with Galen Rupp (USA) and Eric Kiptanui (KEN) through Chinatown near mile 22. He pulled away in the final… Read More ›
By Karen Mitchell Earlier this year, marathon aficionados learned that the 125th Boston Marathon would run on October 11 and the 43rd Chicago Marathon would keep its normal slot, this year on October 10. Big marathons are back! The dilemma:… Read More ›
Photo gallery from the Chicago Marathon, October 13, 2019 at miles 1.5, 3, and 22. It was an epic day for many elite and sub-elite marathoners. All photos are by Clay Shaw.
by Clay ShawPhotography by Karen Mitchell CHICAGO, IL, OCTOBER 13, 2019—Brigid Koskei of Kenya, who has been unbeatable throughout 2019, came into Chicago confident and ready. On September 8, Kosgei had set a new women’s world record of 1:04:28 at… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell CHICAGO, IL, October 11, 2019—A group of stellar athletes headline the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with ideal temperatures predicted on Sunday. The defending champs are all back, with many other winning athletes. It’s… Read More ›
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