Chicago Marathon

Human Interest Story

Konovalova, who placed second in the 2010 Chicago Marathon and third in the 2013 event, has been banned for two years from October 27, 2015 to October 26, 2017, following irregularities in her biological passport. She will also have her results from August 14, 2009, annulled.

Russia's athletics federation announces suspensions handed to five athletes for doping offenses.

Post-Race Review/ Results

A slow race had some runners questioning just how exciting a pacer-less event is

Depending on whom you ask, the main story of Sundays Chicago Marathon was the absence of designated pacesetters, not included in the race for the first time in twenty-five years. A fixture at many major marathons, these rabbits are used to ensure a fast race from the gun and, potentially, help engender new world records.

Pacesetters, You Were Missed at the Chicago Marathon

Wouldn't it be great if you knew going into your next marathon that you were going to set a personal record? Well, you can't know of course, but there are some early indicators that you're going to have a great race day.

How to predict a marathon PR

Kenyans Dickson Chumba and Florence Kiplagat each pulled away late to sweep the Chicago Marathon titles Sunday. Chumba broke out of a three-man pack around the 23rd mile and easily outdistanced the field for his first Chicago Marathon victory. Kiplagat, 28, also won her first Chicago title, finishing in 2 hours, 23 minutes, 33 seconds. Chumba, 29, completed the 26.2-mile course in 2:09:25, while fellow Kenyan Sammy Kitwara was 25 seconds back for his second consecutive runner-up finish in Chicago.

Kenya's Chumba, Kiplagat win titles at Chicago Marathon

City of the Big Shoulders and a Big Heart

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results