On Sunday, October 8, the penultimate World Marathon Major of 2023 kicks off through Millennium Park and through the streets of Chicago. The site of multiple American and world records, the Chicago Marathon is often considered one of the fastest courses in the United States and always draws strong domestic and international elite fields chasing fast times. Last year, the women’s race saw an American record from Emily Sisson and the second-fastest performance of all time (at the time) from winner Ruth Chepngetich. Chicago’s men’s course record of 2:03:45 was the world record when it was set in 2013 by Dennis Kimetto and the women’s course record of 2:14:04 set by Brigid Kosgei in 2019 was the world record until a few weeks ago – this is the place to run fast. The first wave of runners goes off at 8:30 a.m. E.T. (men and women start together). Right now, the forecast looks promising, with a low of 46F and a high of 57F. It’ll be a little breezy with 10-15mph winds, but the looped Chicago course lined in many spots by high rises is relatively tolerant to wind. We could be in for some seriously special racing! CITIUS MAG's team (Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Declan Murray) will preview all the top storylines and athletes to watch. Show presented by Bandit Running | Bandit Running is a performance and lifestyle running apparel brand founded by members of the NYC Running Community in 2020. What started as socks and accessories has grown into a full-fledged apparel assortment. Check them out here: https://banditrunning.com/
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Brigid Kosgei is a renowned Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in marathon races. She is best known for winning the 2018 and 2019 Chicago Marathons and setting the women's marathon world record at the 2019 Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:14:04. Her remarkable performances have made her one of the most prominent figures in long-distance running.
Ruth Chepngetich is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in the marathon. She gained international recognition by winning the 2019 World Athletics Championships marathon in Doha. Known for her endurance and speed, she has set multiple course records and is a prominent figure in major marathons worldwide.
Emily Sisson is a prominent American long-distance runner known for her performances in road races and track events. She has competed in various international competitions, including the World Championships and has set personal bests in the marathon and half marathon distances.
