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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Generates Record $683 Million Economic ...
- The Chicago Metropolitan Area economy received a record $683 million boost from the marathon held on October 13, 2024.
- This economic increase of 22% over 2023 stemmed from nearly 53,000 participants and a more than doubling of out-of-state participation.
- The marathon contributed to nearly 4,600 full-time employment opportunities in 2024, marking nearly a quarter increase compared to the previous year, and resulted in $229 million in wage earnings while attracting millions of spectators and volunteers.
- Runners raised a record-breaking $36 million for global charities, with Bank of America and organizers thanking participants, volunteers, and the community for their support.
- The marathon’s economic and social impact highlights its role as a vital event for Chicago, with the next race scheduled for October 12, 2025, continuing this legacy.
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Chicago’s 2024 marathon generated a record $683 million - The Boston Globe
The 2024 Chicago marathon that honored Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, who broke the world record the previous year, brought a record $683 million into the metropolitan area, according to Bank of America, the event’s sponsor.
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Chicago’s 2024 Marathon Generated a Record $683 Million
The 2024 Chicago marathon that honored Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, who broke the world record the previous year, brought a record $683 million into the metropolitan area, according to Bank of America, the event’s sponsor.
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