FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bank of America Chicago Marathon to Welcome Back a Field of 40,000
Participants in 2022
Runners Raised $21.4 Million in 2021;
Runners Can Make an Impact in 2022 by Joining a Charity Team
CHICAGO - Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced the field
for the 2022 event is set to return to 40,000 participants after hosting a
smaller field in 2021. Runners who entered the nonguaranteed entry drawing
for the 2022 race will be notified of their selection status today.
Individuals still interested in participating can secure their place in the
field by joining an official charity team. Since 2002, the Charity Program
has generated more than $265 million for local, national and global causes,
including $21.4 million raised by runners in 2021. The 44th running of the
race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
"Today, we celebrate the commitment made by our newest field of
competitors, alongside the continued dedication and support of our
volunteers, spectators and community members," said Carey Pinkowski, Bank
of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director. "The Bank of America
Chicago Marathon has always been the people's race. They helped to create
the tradition and they will be a part of the comeback as we embark on the
next chapter in the event's history."
Runners who received an entry through the drawing will join those who
guaranteed their entry into the race during the six-week application
window. Guaranteed entries include Bank of America Chicago Marathon and
Shamrock Shuffle legacy finishers, time qualifiers, international tour
group participants, charity runners and those who deferred or cancelled
entries from a previous event.
Runners who did not receive an entry through the drawing can still sign up
through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program. The 2022
Charity Program includes 170 nonprofit organizations raising funds related
to 10 cause categories, including education, youth development, health care
and social services. Runners who register to run with an official charity
at this time are required to raise a minimum of $1,750. For a list of
official charities and information on how to register by joining a charity
team, go to chicagomarathon.com/charity.
The 2022 event will build on the success seen in 2021, when the race
welcomed 26,109 participants across the finish line in Grant Park as the
first Abbott World Marathon Major in the United States since 2019. Race
officials are working closely with the City of Chicago, including the
Chicago Department of Public Health, to produce a safe and enjoyable
experience for event attendees and the Chicago community. Health and safety
guidelines for the 2022 event will be shared in the months before the race.
For the latest event updates, registered participants and community members
are encouraged to visit the Event FAQ which is available at
chicagomarathon.com.
About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon welcomes 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. The 2022 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.
For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other
important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for
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