Registration for the 2023 Bank of America
Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and
Shamrock Shuffle Opens this Month
CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Today the teams behind Chicago's premier racing portfolio – the
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle – announced
the debut of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The
Distance Series connects the three unique events that span the
outdoor running season, from an approachable 8K to a world-class marathon. Individuals who
finish all 2023 events will receive a unique Bank of America
Chicago Distance Series medal and will be eligible for a guaranteed
entry into the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Individuals interested in
participating are encouraged to get their names in early to ensure
they can take part in the inaugural series. Registration for the
Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle
launched today, with special discounted pricing to celebrate the
launch of the Series. The four-week application period for the 2023
Bank of America Chicago Marathon will open on Tuesday, October 18.
"The Bank of America Chicago Distance Series comes at an
exciting time for our events and the Chicago running community," said Executive
Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle,
Carey Pinkowski. "The Distance
Series reflects our passion and commitment to the running
community, celebrating everyone from the participants who have
joined us for years to those who have recently discovered our
sport. This new challenge gives runners the opportunity to build on
their training, progressing from 4.97 to 13.1 to 26.2 miles over
the course of six and a half months."
2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon application
The
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a member of the Abbott World
Marathon Majors and an internationally-renowned event, will begin
accepting applications for the 45th anniversary event at
10 a.m. (Central Time) on Tuesday,
October 18. Registration will be conducted through a non-guaranteed
entry drawing and a series of guaranteed entry applications.
Interested individuals will have until Thursday, November 17 to apply for either a
guaranteed or non-guaranteed entry. The cost of an entry is
$230 for United States residents and $240 for those residing outside of the United States.
Guaranteed entry
Individuals can qualify
for an entry into the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon through
several guaranteed entry opportunities:
- Time qualifiers who have met the event's age-graded qualifying
standards or qualify for the event's American Development
Program.
- Legacy finishers who have completed the Chicago Marathon five
or more times within the last 10 years.
- Registered participants who cancelled their 2022 entry.
- Registered participants who deferred their 2020 entry.
- Charity participants who are fundraising for an official
charity as part of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity
Program.
- International runners (non-U.S.) participating in the
International Tour Group Program.
- Runners who have completed the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
8K four or more times since 2008 and
have signed up for the 2023 Shamrock Shuffle.
Non-guaranteed entry drawing
Those who do
not qualify for a guaranteed entry can apply for the non-guaranteed
entry drawing. The event will select names from the full pool of
non-guaranteed entry applicants and notify applicants of their
selection status on Thursday, December
8.
Additional details about the 2023 application are available at
chicagomarathon.com/apply.
2023 Bank of America Chicago 13.1
registration
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 offers a
unique experience, encouraging runners to explore the neighborhoods
of Chicago's West Side. The second
annual half marathon will kick off on Sunday, June 4, 2023, with a course that weaves
through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side,
starting and finishing in Garfield Park. Following the race,
participants and community members are encouraged to celebrate at
the Race Day Festival, featuring a mix of entertainment, health and
wellness activities and community activations.
Registration for the 2023 event is now open. Individuals who
sign up through Tuesday, October 18
have access to special $89 entry fee
in celebration of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The
entry fee will increase to $95 at
11:59 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on
Tuesday, October 18.
Additional details about the 2023 event and registration
information are available at chicago13point1.com.
2023 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
registration
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, one
of Chicago's favorite annual
traditions and the official kickoff to the running season, is a
continuation of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations. On
Sunday, March 26, 2023, the race will
treat participants to a one-of-a-kind 8K (4.97-mile) run through Chicago's Loop. Fitness enthusiasts not ready
to tackle the 8K are encouraged to
join The Mile event on Saturday, March
25, or the 2-Mile Walk on Sunday. All three events will
start and finish in Chicago's
Grant Park.
Registration for the 2023 events is now open. Individuals who
sign up for the 8K Run through
Tuesday, October 18 have access to
special $39 entry fee in celebration
of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The entry fee will
increase to $45 at 11:59 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on Tuesday, October 18.
Registration for The Mile event and the 2-Mile Walk will be
$25 and $35, respectively.
Additional details about the 2023 event and registration
information are available at shamrockshuffle.com.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
In its
45th year on Sunday, October 8,
2023, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will welcome
thousands of participants 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
participants. The race's iconic course takes participants through
29 vibrant neighborhoods on an architectural and cultural tour of
Chicago. Annually, an estimated
1.7 million spectators line the streets cheering on more than
45,000 participants 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 more than $400 million in
annual economic impact to its host city. The 2023 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 8. In advance of the race, a three-day
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo will be held at McCormick Place
Convention Center on Thursday, October
5, Friday, October 6, and
Saturday, October 7. For more
information about the event and how to get involved, go to
chicagomarathon.com.
Bank of America Chicago 13.1
The Bank of America
Chicago 13.1 offers runners a unique Chicago experience, bringing a world-class
half marathon to Chicago's West
Side. The second annual event will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The event brings a new
racing experience to the Chicago
running community featuring a mix of fitness and lifestyle
activities designed to inspire participants to connect with the
communities where we live, work and run. A two-day Packet Pick-up
will be held on Friday, June 2 and
Saturday, June 3. The weekend celebrations will culminate
with the half marathon on Sunday, June
4. For more information about the event and how to get
involved, go to chicago13point1.com.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
Long recognized as an
annual rite of spring, a celebration of St. Patrick's Day and the
kickoff to the outdoor running season in Chicago, the 42nd annual Bank of
America Shamrock Shuffle treats participants to a scenic
8K run through downtown Chicago and a two-mile walk along Chicago's lakefront. The 8K Run will kick off at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 2-Mile Walk at
9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 26.
Following the race participants can enjoy live music at the
Post-Race Party in Grant Park. In
advance of the event, the two-day Packet Pick-up will take place in
Grant Park on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25. In addition to attending
Packet Pick-up, participants are encouraged to join The Mile on
Saturday, March 25. For more
information about the event and how to get involved, go to
shamrockshuffle.com.
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Reporters May
Contact:
Alex
Sawyer, Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Phone: 1.312.992.6618
alex.sawyer@cemevent.com
Diane Wagner, Bank of America
Phone: 1.312.992.2370
diane.wagner@bofa.com
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