Even if you’re not in the Windy City, here’s how to watch its biggest race on October 9.
Marathon Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m. CDT Elites to Watch in the Chicago MarathonDefending winner Seifu Tera of Ethiopia wants to earn his second consecutive Chicago Marathon title aims to maintain his crown—but it won’t be easy. Tera needs to outrace fellow Ethiopian Herpasa Negasa, who owns a sub-2:04 personal best, and six men who have run under the 2:05 barrier.
is the greatest podium threat for the U.S. in his marathon debut. The two-time NCAA cross-country champion recently won the USATF 20K title and won the USATF Half Marathon championships last year.Will Emily Sisson Break the American Record in the Women’s Race? Emily Sisson might chase Keira D’Amato’s American record of 2:19:12 set by in January. But even if the U.S. half-marathon record holder does run a record time, it might not be enough to win. Defending women’s championChris HatlerChris Hatler is a writer and editor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but before joining Runner’s World and Bicycling, he was a pro runner for Diadora, qualifying for multiple U.S. Championships in the 1500 meters.
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