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Press Release - Chicago Marathon - 10/2/23


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

        Registration for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon,
            Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle Opens this Month    
 
CHICAGO - Today the teams behind Chicago's premier racing portfolio 
announced registration information for the events that will make up the 
second annual Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The Distance Series 
connects the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock 
Shuffle in a unique challenge that will reward participants who finish all 
three events in 2024 with an exclusive medal and guaranteed entry to the 
2025 Chicago Marathon. Individuals interested in participating are 
encouraged to get their names in early to ensure they can take part in the 
series. Registration for the Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle launched 
today with special discounted pricing. The four-week application period for 
the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will open on Tuesday, October 17. 
 
"As the inaugural Bank of America Chicago Distance Series concludes this 
weekend at the 45th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we 
look forward to building on the unprecedented interest we saw in the events 
that make up the Distance Series in 2024," said Carey Pinkowski, executive 
race director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and 
Shamrock Shuffle. "The Distance Series is a celebration of the local and 
global running community that unites on the streets of Chicago year round. 
We hope the achievements of these participants inspire a new generation of 
runners to join on this incredible journey next year."
 
2024 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 46th running of the event at 10 a.m. (U.S. Central 
Time) on Tuesday, October 17. Registration will be conducted through a 
non-guaranteed entry drawing and a series of guaranteed entry applications. 
 
Interested individuals will have until Thursday, November 16 to apply for 
either a guaranteed or non-guaranteed entry. The cost of an entry is $240 
for United States residents and $250 for those residing outside of the 
United States.
 
Guaranteed entry

Individuals can qualify for an entry into the 2024 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 2023 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 completed the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series by 
  finishing the 2023 Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon. 

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 7.
 
Additional details about the 2024 application are available at 
chicagomarathon.com/apply.
 
2024 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 3rd annual 
half marathon will kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024, 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 17, 2023 have access to special $95 entry fee in 
celebration of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The entry fee 
will increase to $105 at 11:59 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on Tuesday, October 
17, 2023. 
 
Additional details about the 2024 event and registration information are 
available at chicago13point1.com. 
 
2024 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 
24, 2024, 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 2024 events is now open. Individuals who sign up for 
the 8K Run through Tuesday, October 17, 2023 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 17, 2023.
 
Registration for the 2-Mile Walk is $25 and $15 for youth ages 8 to 15. The 
entry fee for The Mile event is $35.
 
Additional details about the 2024 event and registration information are 
available at shamrockshuffle.com.
 
About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

In its 46th year on Sunday, October 13, 2024, the Bank of America Chicago 
Marathon will welcome thousands of participants from more than 100 
countries and all 50 states, including a world-class professional athlete 
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, more than a million spectators line the streets cheering 
on tens of thousands of 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 over $300 
million in annual economic impact to its host city. The 2024 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 13. In advance of the race, a three-day Abbott Health & Fitness 
Expo will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center on Thursday, October 
10, Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12. For more information 
about the event and how to get involved, go to chicagomarathon.com.
 
About the Bank of America Chicago 13.1

The third annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 offers runner a unique 
experience, bringing a world-class half marathon to the neighborhoods of 
Chicago's West Side. The 13.1-mile course weaves through the historic parks 
and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park 
with scenic loops through Humboldt and Douglass Parks. 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 and race day festival on 
Sunday, June 13, 2024. For more information about the event and how to get 
involved, go to chicago13point1.com. 
 
About the 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 43rd 
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 24, 2024. 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 
22 and Saturday, March 23. In addition to attending Packet Pick-up, 
participants are encouraged to join The Mile on Saturday, March 23. For 
more information about the event and how to get involved, go to 
shamrockshuffle.com.
 
For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other 
important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for 
news email alerts.

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