CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Today the teams behind Chicago's premier racing portfolio announced
registration information for the events that will make up the third
annual Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The Distance Series
connects the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run in a unique challenge that rewards
participants who finish all three events in 2025 with an exclusive
medal and guaranteed entry to the 2026 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 launches today with special discounted
pricing. The four-week application period for the 2025 Bank of
America Chicago Marathon will open on Tuesday, October 22.
"We have been humbled by the incredible support the running
community has shown the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series
since its inception in 2023," said Carey Pinkowski, executive race director of the
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle. "We
look forward to building on the success the Distance Series has
already experienced as we welcome legacy athletes and first timers
alike to the streets of Chicago
throughout the outdoor running season next year."
2025 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 47th
running of the event at 10 a.m. (U.S.
Central Time) on Tuesday, October 22.
Registration will be conducted through a non-guaranteed entry
drawing and a series of guaranteed entry applications.
Interested individuals will have until 2
p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on Thursday,
November 21 to apply for either a guaranteed or
non-guaranteed entry. The cost of an entry is $245 for United
States residents and $255 for
those residing outside of the United
States.
Guaranteed entry
Individuals can qualify for an entry into the 2025 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 High Performance
Division.
- Legacy finishers who have completed the Chicago Marathon five
or more times within the last 10 years.
- Registered participants who cancelled their 2024 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 2024 Bank of America Chicago Distance
Series by finishing the 2024 Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, 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 12.
The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on
Sunday, October 12, 2025. Additional
details about the 2025 application are available at
chicagomarathon.com/apply.
2025 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
4th annual half marathon will kick off on Sunday, June 1, 2025, 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 2025 event is now open. Individuals who
sign up through Tuesday, October 22,
2024, have access to a special $102 entry fee in celebration of the Bank of
America Chicago Distance Series. The entry fee will increase to
$112 at 11:59
p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on Tuesday,
October 22, 2024.
Additional details about the 2025 event and registration
information are available at chicago13point1.com.
2025 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
registration
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is
regarded as the official kick-off to the running season and a
continuation of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations. On
Sunday, March 23, 2025, the race will
treat participants to a one-of-a-kind 8K Run (4.97 miles) through Chicago's Loop. Fitness enthusiasts not ready
to tackle the 8K Run are encouraged
to join The Mile event on Saturday, March
22, or the 2-Mile Walk on Sunday. All three events will
start and finish in Chicago's
Grant Park.
Registration for the 2025 events is now open. Individuals who
sign up for the 8K Run through
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, have
access to a special $46 entry fee in
celebration of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The
entry fee will increase to $51 at
11:59 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on
Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Registration for the 2-Mile Walk is $41. The entry fee for The Mile event
$25 and $15 for youth ages 8 to 12.
Additional details about the 2025 event and registration
information are available at shamrockshuffle.com.
About the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon
In its 47th year on Sunday, October 12, 2025, 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 $547 million in annual economic impact to its
host city. The 2025 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 12. In
advance of the race, a three-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo
will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center on Thursday, October 9, Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11. For more information about
the event and how to get involved, go to chicagomarathon.com.
About the Bank of America Chicago
13.1
The fourth 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, May 30 and Saturday, May 31. The
weekend celebrations will culminate with the half marathon and race
day festival on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
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
44th 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 23,
2025. 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 21 and Saturday, March 22. In addition to attending
Packet Pick-up, participants are encouraged to join The Mile on
Saturday, March 22. For more
information about the event and how to get involved, go to
shamrockshuffle.com.
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Reporters May Contact:
Alex Sawyer, Bank of America Chicago
Marathon
Phone: 1.312.992.6618
alex.sawyer@cemevent.com
Diane Wagner, Bank of America
Phone: 1.312.992.2370
diane.wagner@bofa.com
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