2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registrants Notified Today
April 14 2014 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Limited Entries Still Available Through the
Official Charity Program
Today, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that
45,000 entrants were selected to run the 2014 race. The field will
be comprised of non-guaranteed lottery entrants and guaranteed
entrants, which include time qualifiers, legacy finishers,
international tour groups, and charity runners. The 37th annual
event will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2014, where
participants will compete on the flat and fast Chicago course.
“Bank of America is proud to welcome runners from around the
world to Chicago to experience this first class race,” said Tim
Maloney, Bank of America Illinois president. “The Chicago Marathon
is a memorable event for all who are involved, and it is incredibly
impactful on the local economy and charity organizations
worldwide.”
This year marked the first time that the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon filled its field through the use of a guaranteed and
non-guaranteed entry system after introducing a partial lottery
system in 2013 to help service the demand of participants.
“We’re excited about the growing interest to run this race, and
are thrilled that the new process provided our participants with a
positive registration experience,” said Bank of America Chicago
Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. “We’re looking
forward to kicking off the training season and preparing for a
great race day in October.”
More than 71,000 people applied for the 2014 race between
Wednesday, March 19, and Monday, April 7. All lottery entrants will
be notified of their status via email today, April 14.
Notifications on how to complete the registration process for all
selected participants will be distributed on a rolling basis
throughout the day.
For those who are still looking for entries into the Bank of
America Chicago Marathon, a limited number of entries can be
obtained through the Official Charity Program, which has generated
more than $100 million for local, national, and global causes since
2002. More than 65 nonprofit organizations still have available
entries for the 2014 race. Go to chicagomarathon.com/charity for a
list of official charities and for information on how to register
by joining a charity team.
For more information and registration details, go to
chicagomarathon.com.
About the Bank of America Chicago MarathonIn its 37th year and a
member of the World Marathon Majors, the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon annually attracts 45,000 participants, including a
world-class elite runner and wheelchair athlete field, and an
estimated 1.7 million spectators. As a result of its national and
international draw, the iconic race assists in raising millions of
dollars for a variety of charitable causes while generating $243
million in annual economic impact to its host city. The 2014 Bank
of America Chicago Marathon will start and finish in Grant Park
beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2014. In advance of
the race, a two-day Health & Fitness Expo will be held at
McCormick Place Convention Center on Friday, October 10, and
Saturday, October 11. 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:Alexandra 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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