48 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON OFFICIAL PROGRAM
GLOBAL RUNNING COMMUNITY: ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS Since 2006, The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with the Boston Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, BMW Berlin Marathon, the TCS New York City Marathon, and since 2013, the Tokyo Marathon. While typically the races are spread through the spring and fall, 2021 will be a race calendar unlike any other with all six occurring within six weeks in the fall.
ABOUT THE MAJORS
Encompassing an annual series for elite runners and elite wheelchair athletes, Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) also applauds the achievements and passion of everyday champions from around the world. The AbbottWMM Six Star System is an online results hub that celebrates every runner who has completed from one to six of the races in the series and encourages them to reach for the stars.
SCHEDULE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 BMW Berlin Marathon SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 Virgin Money London Marathon SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 Bank of America Chicago Marathon MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 Boston Marathon SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 Tokyo Marathon SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 TCS New York City Marathon
AbbottWMM has also launched the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings in 2018, the first ever global age group marathon ranking system. The inaugural AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championship takes place as part of the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon.
While there are specific requirements for a race to be part of the AbbottWMM, each of the six races provides a unique experience to participants, ensuring the Six Star journey is exciting and challenging.
TOKYO MARATHON:
Organized by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation, the inaugural Tokyo Marathon was held on February 18, 2007. Through its theme, “The Day We Unite”, the Tokyo Marathon has gathered together runners, volunteers and spectators every year. Since the event's 10th anniversary in 2016, the official race logo has been renewed to represent the portrayed images of the runners, volunteers and cheering crowds along the course, which signifies the race theme “The Day We Unite.”
BOSTON MARATHON:
Inspired by their experience at the 1896 Olympic Games, several members of the Boston Athletic Association
