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2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Runners Raised $16.9 Million Runners Can Make an Impact at the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon by Joining a Charity Team CHICAGO ‰ÛÒ The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that more than 10,000 runners raised $16.9 million through the 2016 …

John Hancock Announces Top Americans For 2017 Boston Marathon   BOSTON, MA, December 21, 2017‰ÛÓJohn Hancock Financial today announced the U.S. Elite Team for the Boston Marathon on April 17, 2017. The exceptional team, recruited to compete with a deep international field, includes the men’s 2014 champion Meb Keflezighi, four-time …

John Hancock Announces Return of Champions to 2017 Boston Marathon   Atsede Baysa and Lemi Berhanu Hayle Set to Defend Titles on April 17 Champions Caroline Rotich, Buzunesh Deba, Meb Keflezighi and Wesley Korir Also Seek Another Win     BOSTON, MA, December 14, 2016‰ÛÓJohn Hancock Financial, the principal sponsor …

Buzunesh Deba Named 2014 Boston Marathon Champion   Ethiopian athlete also becomes the current course record holder.   BOSTON ‰ÛÓ Buzunesh Deba of Ethiopia has been named the winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon, following the disqualification of Rita Jeptoo from the event. Deba finished in a time of 2:19:59. …

2016 TCS New York City Marathon is World’s Largest Marathon Ever   A record 51,388 finishers crossed the iconic TCS New York City Marathon finish line on Sunday, November 6   New York, November 9, 2016‰ÛÓThere were a record 51,388 finishers at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon on …

Daniel Salel and Mary Wacera Defend B.A.A. Half Marathon Titles   Despite heavy rain, exciting races highlight 16th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund   [BOSTON, MA] – Experience proved to be the difference maker here at the 16th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon, …

WITH CONTRASTING STYLES, KIRUI, KIPLAGAT PREVAIL AT CHICAGO MARATHON By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved CHICAGO (09-Oct) — On a picture-perfect fall day here, Kenya’s Abel Kirui and Florence Kiplagat won the 39th Bank of America Chicago Marathon using completely different tactics.  Kirui, twice …

Defending Champions Return to Boston for this Sunday’s B.A.A. Half Marathon   Defending champions Daniel Salel and Mary Wacera set to lead strong professional field for the 16th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.   NAME CITIZENSHIP PERSONAL BEST Daniel Salel KEN 1:00:41 …

  BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today continued its notification to applicants of their acceptance into the 2017 Boston Marathon®. In preparation for the 2017 Boston Marathon, the B.A.A. implemented the same registration process for qualified runners as it used in the 2012 through 2016 Boston Marathons, allowing …

Study Finds Bank of America Chicago Marathon Brings More Than $277 Million to Chicago Economy Event Impact Continues to Drive Tourism, Business Activity and Job Growth CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to provide significant growth to Chicago’s economy, with the 2015 race delivering an estimated $277 …