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BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON, USA

Date: 13th October, 2024

SOLD OUT Chicago has always been one of the world's biggest marathons but historically was viewed as predominantly an American race. That changed in 2006 when it joined with London, Boston, New York and Berlin to form the Marathon Majors programme, which with the inclusion of Tokyo in 2013 and the Six-Star finisher's scheme, turbo-charged the international field.  What most who travel to Chicago discover, is not only a magnificent city but a great marathon running experience. The course and log…

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Chicago has always been one of the world's biggest marathons but historically was viewed as predominantly an American race. That changed in 2006 when it joined with London, Boston, New York and Berlin to form the Marathon Majors programme, which with the inclusion of Tokyo in 2013 and the Six-Star finisher's scheme, turbo-charged the international field. 

What most who travel to Chicago discover, is not only a magnificent city but a great marathon running experience. The course and logistics are more akin to Berlin than its more famous American cousin in New York, with roads that are wide and flat with long straights a single city centre start/finish area that is a short walk from most of the hotels, including the Drake, our base for the trip.

Like Berlin the course can produce fast times, as evidenced by a remarkable 2:00:35 performance at the 2023 event by Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, which stands as the current world record. The 2024 race will be the 46th running and Chicago is intent on building on its growing reputation by increasing the field size to a target of 50,000 finishers. Like its more famous cousin in New York, it certainly has the crowds and support to justify that. 

Note: We are not permitted to sell packages to US residents.

The Race 

With a start and finish in the wide spaces of Grant Park on the shores of Lake Michigan - this is where President Obama, formerly the State's Senator, made his first speech after being elected as President - the race logistics of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon could not be easier.

The route takes in much of the shoreline and the downtown areas with their massive and distinctive skyscrapers on the Magnificent Mile. It is very flat with just a rise on a slip road as you go up and over a highway for the turn towards the finish. As a consequence, it's a fast course. 

With a goal of 50,000 finishers in 2024, this is truly a major event and many think the best of the Marathon Majors.  

GUARANTEED RACE ENTRY

We have a limited number of guaranteed entry places for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon which are available with a travel package only - our places are GUARANTEED and do not require you to go through the ballot system.

The minimum package under our ITP contract with Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Hotel with entry and there is NO ENTRY ONLY.

The prices on our hotel-only package does not include the price of the race entry you will need to add that to those prices if you require a guaranteed entry.

Runners with their own places can also join our tour at the prices quoted below.

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