Chicago Marathon Organizers Ready, Set
The weather forecast for this weekend's Chicago Marathon calls for temperatures in the mid- to high-70s, which is definitely on the warm side for running 26 miles.
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The weather forecast for this weekend's Chicago Marathon calls for temperatures in the mid- to high-70s, which is definitely on the warm side for running 26 miles.
There are over 45,000 runners registered to compete in the 34th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
The Chicago Marathon is Sunday, and many first-time marathoners are among the thousands of runners participating to raise money for charities.
Among the 45,000 runners in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday will be 10,000 people who are running for charity.
On Sunday, 45,000 runners will pound the pavement in the Chicago Marathon. Crossing the finish line after 26.2 grueling miles will a be life changing moment, but even more so for two men who hope it's the start of a successful run towards turning their lives around.
There's nothing like the excitement of a race. 45,000 runners will hit the streets of Chicago to fulfill their dream of completing a 26.2 mile marathon this weekend. Many years ago, I was one of these happy runners, and now I am an even happier spectator. It's true that running the race is like nothing else, but you can also get an adrenaline rush from watching the race.
The annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon means hundreds of millions of dollars for the local economy.
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Registration for the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in record time on Thursday as 45,000 participants signed up in 31 days.
The 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration will begin at midnight (CST) on Tuesday, February 1, 2011.
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A record crowd of just over 38,132 runners took part in this year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Chicago Marathon officials expect good conditions for most of Sunday's race and aren't sweating a forecast that calls for temperatures to reach about 80 degrees in the afternoon.
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