Organizers of the Bank of America Chicago
Distance Series Unveil New Event Logos
CHICAGO, Dec. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of America Chicago
Marathon will notify runners today of their selection status for
the 2025 event. The race, which is the final event in the Bank of
America Chicago Distance Series, continues to see unprecedented
interest with more than 160,000 individuals applying for a chance
to participate. Those who secure an entry into the race will join
another record-breaking field with more than 53,000 participants
expected to cross the finish line in Grant Park on Sunday,
October 12, 2025.
Today's selection shows growing interest and participation in
the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run,
Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon,
which together form the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. In
2024, the events welcomed more than 81,000 finishers, with 2,700
completing all three Series events. As enthusiasm in the events
builds, event organizers are excited to unveil a new look and feel
for the third rendition of the Series. The new logos connect each
event and celebrate the unique attributes that the local and global
running communities associate with the popular road
races.
"Today we welcome a new field of participants to the Bank of
America Chicago Marathon and launch the next chapter of the Bank of
America Chicago Distance Series," said Executive Race Director
Carey Pinkowski. "When we started
the Series in 2023, our goal was to celebrate the Chicago running community, from individuals
discovering the sport for the first time to our longtime
participants. We continue to be humbled by the running community's
enthusiasm and embrace of the events and we're excited to launch a
new look that celebrates Chicago,
the spirit of each race and the achievement made possible through
the dedication of thousands of runners."
Individuals interested in participating in the 2025 Bank of
America Chicago Distance Series are encouraged to register early,
as all races are expected to sell out in 2025. Continue reading for
more information about the events that make up the Chicago Distance
Series.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America
Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday,
October 12, 2025. Runners who receive an entry through
today's drawing will join those who guaranteed their entry into the
race during the four-week application window. Guaranteed entries
include Bank of America Chicago Marathon legacy finishers, time
qualifiers, international tour group participants, charity runners,
2024 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series finishers and those
who cancelled their 2024 race entries.
Runners who did not receive an entry through the drawing can
still sign up through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity
Program. Since 2002, the Charity Program has generated more than
$322 million for local, national and
global causes. The 2025 Charity Program includes 217 nonprofit
organizations raising funds related to 10 cause categories:
Advocacy, Animal Rights and Welfare, Education, Environment, First
Responder and Military, Healthcare, Research, Social Service,
Sports and Youth Development. Individuals who register to run with
an official charity at this time are required to raise a minimum of
$2,100. For a list of official
charities and information on how to register by joining a charity
team, go to chicagomarathon.com/charity.
For the latest event updates, registered participants and
community members are encouraged to visit the Event FAQ which is
available at chicagomarathon.com.
Bank of America Chicago 13.1
The Bank of America
Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June
1, 2025. The fourth annual half marathon is set to welcome
more than 9,000 finishers on 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 including the West Wellness
Walk, a 1.31-mile walk on Saturday, May
31.
Additional details about the 2025 event and registration
information are available at chicago13point1.com.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
The Bank of America
Shamrock Shuffle will take place on Sunday,
March 23, 2025. This beloved Chicago tradition in its 44th year
is regarded as the official kickoff to the running season and a
continuation of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The race
is set to welcome more than 24,000 participants to a one-of-a-kind
8K Run (4.97 miles) through
Chicago's Loop. Fitness
enthusiasts looking for shorter distance events 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.
Additional details about the 2025 event and registration
information are available at shamrockshuffle.com.
For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements
and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom
and register for news email alerts.
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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