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Run for charity and get one step closer to your sixth star Interested in running Chicago and getting one step closer to earning your Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal? You're in luck! There are a limited number of entries still available for the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon through the event's official Charity Program. Since 2002, the program has raised more than $185 million for local, national and international causes. Make your Chicago Marathon and World Marathon Majors Six Star journey more meaningful by running on behalf of a charity. Click here to view the organizations with entries available. Abbott World Marathon Majors spring event line up Earlier this month, more than 34,000 runners took on 26.2 miles and crossed the finish line at the 2019 Tokyo Marathon. In the elite race, Ethiopians Birhanu Legese and Ruti Aga bested their opponents finishing in 2:04:48 and 2:20:40, capturing their first Abbott World Marathon Majors wins. The elite wheelchair race saw exciting performances, with past Bank of America Chicago Marathon champions Marcel Hug and Manuela Schar, breaking the tape first in 1:30:43 and 1:46:56. Congratulations to everyone who competed in this year's race! The Boston and Virgin Money London Marathons are up next in Series XII. For more information on the series and to learn how you can claim your stars visit worldmarathonmajors.com. Share your story The year that it was founded, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon was referred to as the "people's race." The impact of the Chicago Marathon reaches well beyond the individuals who toe the line on race day. It is the volunteers and spectators, along with each runner who embodies and realizes the spirit of the marathon every October. We all have a unique connection to the marathon, and we want to hear your story! Click here to learn more and to share your story. Get an exclusive race day experience! Enhance your race day experience! Purchase a ticket to the Balbo Hospitality Tent for exclusive access to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Amenities include pre- and post-race meals, private gear check, recovery massage therapy and access to finish line seating. Located in Grant Park, this venue is ideal for teams, members of running clubs, individual runners or friends and family looking to take their Marathon experience to the next level. For more information on the Balbo Hospitality Tent and to purchase tickets click here. Get the latest race news, motivational tips and inspiration by liking the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ChiMarathon Questions about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon? Contact us at office@chicagomarathon.com

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