2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Lottery Entrants Receive Notification
April 28 2015 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Limited Entries Still Available Through
Official Charity Teams
Runners who entered the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
lottery will be notified today of their selection status. This
year’s field will be comprised of runners selected through the
lottery as well as participants who qualified for one of five
guaranteed entry opportunities. Lottery entrants will be informed
of their status throughout the day via email. The world-class event
will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2015.
“The Bank of America Chicago Marathon draws runners from around
the world to Chicago and we’re proud to welcome everyone to our
hometown to experience this first-class race,” said Tim Maloney,
Bank of America Illinois president. “Chicago is especially vibrant
with excitement during race week. We’re honored to host this annual
event because of its positive economic impact to the city and to
charitable causes, and to ensure everyone touched by the marathon
has a great experience.”
Runners selected through the lottery will join those who
guaranteed their entry into the race during the six-week lottery
entry period. Guaranteed entries included Chicago Marathon legacy
finishers, time qualifiers, international tour groups, charity
runners and those who deferred their 2014 entries. The 2015 field
size is expected to resemble previous years, with approximately
45,000 participants.
“Today marks the start of an exciting journey for many of our
runners,” said Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon
executive race director. “The marathon is a milestone in people’s
lives and has also become a fall staple for the running community.
We’re thrilled to be a part of that journey, from lacing up their
shoes for training runs to celebrating the victory of crossing the
finish line in Grant Park.”
Runners who were not selected through the lottery can still
register through a limited number of charity entries available
through the marathon’s official Charity Program. Since 2002, the
Charity Program has generated more than $115 million for local,
national, and global causes. More than 70 nonprofit organizations
have entries currently available for the 2015 race. Go to
chicagomarathon.com/charity for a list of official charities and
for information on how to register by joining a charity team.
About the Bank of America Chicago MarathonIn its 38th year, the
Bank of America Chicago Marathon welcomes thousands of runners from
more than 100 countries and all 50 states, including a world-class
elite field, top regional and masters runners, race veterans, debut
marathoners and charity runners. The race’s iconic course takes
runners through 29 vibrant neighborhoods on an architectural and
cultural tour of Chicago. In 2014, an estimated 1.7 million
spectators lined the streets cheering on a record 40,659 runners
from the start line to the final stretch down Columbus Drive. As a
result of the race’s national and international draw, the Chicago
Marathon assists in raising millions of dollars for a variety of
charitable causes while generating $253 million in annual economic
impact to its host city. The 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, will start and finish
in Grant Park beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11. In
advance of the race, a two-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo
will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center on Friday,
October 9, and Saturday, October 10. For more information about the
event and how to get involved, go to chicagomarathon.com.
Visit the Bank of America newsroom for more Bank of America
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Reporters May Contact:Alex Sawyer, Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, 1.312.992.6618alex.sawyer@bankofamerica.comDiane Wagner,
Bank of America, 1.312.992.2370diane.wagner@bankofamerica.com
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