Chicago Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Race organizers for the Oct 12th, 2008 Chicago Marathon have pushed registration back until February 1st. Spokeswoman Marianne Caponi stated that this will allow organizers extra time to discuss water stations and security to improve over last years Oct 7th fiasco in which the race was shut down 3.5 hours after the start in 88 degree heat.

Registration For 2008 Chicago Marathon Delayed

Human Interest Story

Bank of America plans to continue sponsoring the Chicago Marathon despite the problems the race encountered in 2007.    Bank of America made the announcement at a press conference donating five million dollars to  nonprofit groups that help locals pay heating bills, avoid home foreclosure, get job training and placement and learn “financial literacy.”

Bank of America to keep Chicago Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

While the Chicago marathon may have caused an uproar and the fiasco that it was ruined some runners dreams, the best story comes from a group of 10 company CEO's who took the challenge head on to finish the race. It was a bet that led all the CEO's to finish and re-commit to running again next year to improve their time.

CEO Chicago marathon among year's best for running.

Niles officials are demanding the City of Chicago save all radio dispatches, 911 calls and other emergency communications on the day of this years Chicago Marathon. It was a Niles ambulance driver who allegedly got lost and had to stop to ask for directions while transporting collapsed Chicago marathon runner Chad Schieber, who was later pronounced dead.

Niles to Chicago: Save marathon race 911 calls

City of the Big Shoulders and a Big Heart

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results