All About Chicago Marathon Race 2008

Race Date: 12th Oct 2008 8am
Distance: 26.2 Miles
Website: chicagomarathon.com
Course Map: ClickHere
My Bib Number: 35446
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Recorded TV Coverage: Click Here


Chicago Marathon Course Video


Here's some interesting stats for the marathon:
10) 45,000 participants in the race!
9) Awesome expo at McCormick Convention Center
8) Marathon start at 8AM.....even later than the long runs!
7) Historic Average High: 66 Fahrenheit / 18 Celsius; Average Low: 48
Fahrenheit / 8 Celsius
6) Chicago Marathon course offers a scenic tour of Chicago as it
weaves through culturally diverse neighborhoods, famous architecture,
historic landmarks and some of the best dining locations in the
world.....don't forget to carry the cash.
5) The 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon has a required maximum
net finish time of 6 hours and 30 minutes (h:mm:ss / 6:30:59).
4) Enormous cheerleaders and spectators.
3) Live coverage by NBC.......smile for the camera!
2) Chicago's hottest attractions, Architectural tour, Hancock
Observatory, Sear's Tower, Planetarium and Museums.
1) 109 ASHA runners from all over the country......