2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Non-Guaranteed Drawing Applicants Receive Notification Today
April 21 2016 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Limited Entries Still Available Through
Official Charity Teams
Runners who entered the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
non-guaranteed entry drawing will be notified today of their
selection status. This year’s field will be comprised of runners
who received an entry through the drawing as well as participants
who qualified for one of five guaranteed entry opportunities. The
world-class event will take place on Sunday, October 9.
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity
Program
“The Bank of America Chicago Marathon attracts runners from
around the world to Chicago, and we’re proud to welcome everyone to
our hometown to experience this first-class race,” said Paul
Lambert, Bank of America Chicago president. “Chicago is extremely
vibrant with excitement during race week. We’re honored to host
this annual event, which has a positive economic impact to the city
and charitable causes, and to ensure that everyone touched by the
marathon has a great experience.”
Runners who received an entry through the drawing will join
those who guaranteed their entry into the race during the five-week
application window. Guaranteed entries included Chicago Marathon
legacy finishers, time qualifiers, international tour groups,
charity runners and those who deferred their 2015 entries.
“Today, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon journey begins for
thousands of runners,” said Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America
Chicago Marathon executive race director. “Since 1977, more than
700,000 people have traveled to Chicago to conquer 26.2 miles. We
are proud to welcome the next class of runners with today’s
selection.”
Runners who did not receive an entry through the drawing can
still sign up through a limited number of charity entries available
through the marathon’s official Charity Program. Since 2002, the
Charity Program has generated more than $150 million for local,
national, and global causes. More than 70 nonprofit organizations
have entries currently available for the 2016 race. Runners who
register to run with an official charity at this time will be
required to raise a minimum of $1,500.
In 2015, Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners raised a
record breaking $18.7 million dollars. The impact of these funds
greatly impacts communities on a local and global scale. For
example, a runner raising $1,500 for Ronald McDonald House
Charities makes it possible for a family of a sick child to stay
near where their loved one is being treated for 18 nights; $1,500
allows Bright Pink to educate 330 women about the prevention and
early detection of breast and ovarian cancer; and $1,500 provides
30 buses used to take Special Olympics athletes to and from
competitions.
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 39th 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 2015, 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 $254 million in annual economic
impact to its host city. The 2016 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 9. In
advance of the race, a two-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo
will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center on Friday,
October 7, and Saturday, October 8. For more information about the
event and how to get involved, go to chicagomarathon.com.
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Reporters May Contact:Alex Sawyer, Bank of America Chicago
Marathon, 1.312.992.6618alex.sawyer@cemevent.comDiane Wagner, Bank
of America, 1.312.992.2370diane.wagner@bankofamerica.com
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