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Fear and loathing on the marathon trail: Tensions high as thousands of runners flock to Chicago race with ICE roving streets

The marathon is taking place as President Donald Trump’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ floods city with immigration enforcement agents

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Kenya's John Korir follows brother's advice to men's Boston Marathon title, place in history

Six months after claiming the top spot on the podium at the Chicago Marathon, John Korir toed the start line of his third Boston Marathon feeling good about his chances

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Speedy East Africans at the fore

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Chicago Marathon. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale · Nov 16, 2024

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Ruth Chepngetich Breaks Women's Marathon World Record In Chicago

Ruth Chepngetich and John Korir shine at Chicago Marathon, honoring late record-breaker Kelvin Kiptum.

Top News · Oct 13, 2024

How to watch the Chicago Marathon: live stream the 2024 race online and on TV for free

Here's how you can watch the Chicago Marathon 2024 online, ready for when it takes place on Sunday, October 13.

WhatToWatch · Oct 12, 2024

Chicago Runner Creates 'Silly and Stupid' Alternative to Iconic Marathon, Will Do 26.2 Miles of Laps Around a Single City Block

The runner wanted to train and raise money for a good cause without having to miss spectating the Chicago Marathon, so he's running a "homegrown marathon."

Latin Times · Oct 10, 2024

Kelvin Kiptum in the time of Eliud Kipchoge — how the marathon just got more interesting

Kelvin Kiptum, 23, has taken the long-distance world by storm, shattering Eliud Kipchoge's world record by 34 seconds in the Chicago Marathon. Kiptum has won three marathons in as many starts, owns three of the six fastest times in history & is aiming for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

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Kelvin Kiptum Defies Limits in Chicago Marathon, Breaking the World Record

The marathon has always been the ultimate test of an athlete's endurance. On October 8, 2023, at the Chicago Marathon, a remarkable feat was achieved as Kelvin Kiptum, a Kenyan athlete, shattered the men's marathon world record, becoming the first person to complete the race in under 2 hours and…

inkl · Oct 16, 2023

‘One in a million’ marathon runner did not expect to make history at the finish line

Evanston resident Allison Naval signed up for the Chicago Marathon earlier in the year — thinking she would finally get to cross something off of her bucket list.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023

‘Go random stranger!’ and other spectator signs at the Chicago Marathon

From Taylor Swift references to digs at Donald Trump, Chicago marathon spectators got creative with their encouragement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023

Kelvin Kiptum breaks a world record in his U.S. marathon debut

The self-coached 23-year-old runner from Kenya beat two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge's previous world record by 34 seconds at the Chicago Marathon.

WEKU · Oct 8, 2023

Kiptum sets world marathon record in Chicago in 2:00:35, breaking Kipchoge's mark

Kelvin Kiptum set a world record in the Chicago Marathon

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Chicago Marathon participants find solace in running

Though many compete in this event with the Olympics at the forefront of their mind, the Chicago Marathon provides people an opportunity to feel a sense of accomplishment through completing the race.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

The Chicago Marathon showcases the ‘Soul of Chicago’

One-third of the runners participating are from different countries and on Sunday, the millionth runner will cross the finish line in Grant Park. Those competing will have a shared experience that bonds them together.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 2023

Boston becomes latest major marathon to debut nonbinary category

The Chicago Marathon added a nonbinary division in the fall. So has the London Marathon, which is Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023

Bank of America becomes new Boston Marathon sponsor

The bank has sponsored the Chicago Marathon for the last decade. Unlike that race, which is officially named the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the Boston Marathon will keep its name, with the “presented by Bank of America” tagline.

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