Chicago’s Premier Racing Portfolio Returns in 2023 with the Debut of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series
The teams behind Chicago’s premier racing portfolio – the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle – announced the debut of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. The Distance Series connects the three unique events that span the outdoor running season, from an approachable 8K to a world-class marathon. Individuals who finish all 2023 events will receive a unique Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal and will be eligible for a guaranteed entry into the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Individuals interested in participating are encouraged to get their names in early to ensure they can take part in the inaugural series. Registration for the Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle launched, with special discounted pricing to celebrate the launch of the Series. The four-week application period for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will open on Tuesday, October 18.
“The Bank of America Chicago Distance Series comes at an exciting time for our events and the Chicago running community,” said Executive Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle, Carey Pinkowski. “The Distance Series reflects our passion and commitment to the running community, celebrating everyone from the participants who have joined us for years to those who have recently discovered our sport. This new challenge gives runners the opportunity to build on their training, progressing from 4.97 to 13.1 to 26.2 miles over the course of six and a half months.”
2023 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 45th anniversary event at 10 a.m. (Central Time) on Tuesday, October 18. Registration will be conducted through a non-guaranteed entry drawing and a series of guaranteed entry applications.
Interested individuals will have until Thursday, November 17 to apply for either a guaranteed or non-guaranteed entry. The cost of an entry is $230 for United States residents and $240 for those residing outside of the United States.
Guaranteed entry
Individuals can qualify for an entry into the 2023 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 American Development Program.
- Legacy finishers who have completed the Chicago Marathon five or more times within the last 10 years.
- Registered participants who cancelled their 2022 entry.
- Registered participants who deferred their 2020 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 have completed the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K four or more times since 2008 and have signed up for the 2023 Shamrock Shuffle.
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.
Source: Bank Of America
