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Runners break records at third Bank of America Chicago 13.1 race on Chicago's West Side

The race started in Garfield Park, went through Douglass and Humboldt Park, and finished back in Garfield. The third annual Bank of America 13.1 race took place on Chicago's West Side. About 10,000 participants completed the course, starting in Garfield Park, going through Douglass and Humboldt Park, and finishing in Garfield. Peter Njeru and Joyline Chemutai from Kenya broke records for the men's and women's running open divisions, while Daniel Romanchuk remained undefeated with his third win in the wheelchair competition at 43:44, the fastest finish in event history. Caleb-Michael Files won the non-binary competition at 1:32:36. The fourth annual race will take place on June 1, 2025.

Runners break records at third Bank of America Chicago 13.1 race on Chicago's West Side

Опубликовано : 10 месяцев назад от By Jeramie Bizzle в Finance General

Runners hit the pavement for the Bank of America 13.1 race

Runners hit the pavement for the Bank of America 13.1 race

Runners hit the pavement for the Bank of America 13.1 race

The video above is from an earlier report.

CHICAGO (CBS) — Thousands of runners hit the pavement with some broking records during the third annual Bank of America 13.1 race on Chicago's West Side Sunday morning.

About 10,000 participants raced through the course, starting in Garfield Park, going through Douglass and Humboldt Park, and finishing back in Garfield.

Peter Njeru and Joyline Chemutai, both from Kenya, broke the tape for the men's and women's running open divisions. Njeru broke the tape at 1:01:46, while Chemutai broke the tape at 1:11:45.

Daniel Romanchuk, narrowly defeating Aaron Pike by one second, remains undefeated with his third Bank of America Chicago 13.1 win in the wheelchair competition at 43:44, the fastest finish in event history. Caleb-Michael Files was victorious in the non-binary competition clocking in at 1:32:36.

Full results from the 2024 event are available on the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 website.

The fourth annual race will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

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