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Photos: 2023 Chicago Marathon

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October 8, 2023

By Stacey Wescott, Eileen Meslar , Trent Sprague

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Over 47,000 runners fill the streets on Oct. 8th, 2023, for the Chicago Marathon. The city has one of the flattest marathons in the world traveling through 29 neighborhoods.

Kelvin Kiptum (KEN) celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, with Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Kelvin Kiptum (KEN) celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, with Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sifan Hassan (NED) crosses the finish line to get a Chicago Marathon course record victory, 2:13:44, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Sifan Hassan (NED) crosses the finish line to get a Chicago Marathon course record victory, 2:13:44, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Marcel Hug (SUI) celebrates his Chicago Marathon course record victory, 1:22:37, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Marcel Hug (SUI) celebrates his Chicago Marathon course record victory, 1:22:37, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Catherine Debrunner (SUI) celebrates her Chicago Marathon course record victory, 1:38:44, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Catherine Debrunner (SUI) celebrates her Chicago Marathon course record victory, 1:38:44, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Eileen T. Meslar)

Over 47,000 runners head north on Columbus Avenue to start the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Over 47,000 runners head north on Columbus Avenue to start the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Eileen T. Meslar)

Alex Marcus, right, cheers on runners along North Broadway Avenue in the North Halsted neighborhood during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago. — Alex Marcus, right, cheers on runners along North Broadway Avenue in the North Halsted neighborhood during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Marathon runners grab cups of gatorade along North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Marathon runners grab cups of gatorade along North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Marathoners run along State Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Marathoners run along State Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

According to the sign, A 71-year-old runner pushes 40-year-old Peter along State Street during the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago. — According to the sign, A 71-year-old runner pushes 40-year-old Peter along State Street during the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Runners race over the Cermak Ave Bridge with the Chicago skyline in the background during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Runners race over the Cermak Ave Bridge with the Chicago skyline in the background during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Performers along North Broadway Avenue cheer on runners during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Performers along North Broadway Avenue cheer on runners during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

A runner with a Colombian flag strapped to her hat makes her way south on North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Runners race under the Chinatown entrance sign. — Runners race under the Chinatown entrance sign. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Kelvin Kiptum (KEN) celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Kelvin Kiptum (KEN) celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Aziza Salako, right, of Chicago surprises her father’s cousin, Bunmi Ogunlesi, left, of England, as she runs on North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Aziza Salako, right, of Chicago surprises her father’s cousin, Bunmi Ogunlesi, left, of England, as she runs on North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Marathon runners make their way south on North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Marathon runners make their way south on North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Arturo Castro Montes (MEX) finishes the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Arturo Castro Montes (MEX) finishes the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Seamus Galvin cheers on runners along North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Seamus Galvin cheers on runners along North Broadway Avenue during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Emily Sisson (USA) is the first American female runner to finish the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:22:09 in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Emily Sisson (USA) is the first American female runner to finish the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:22:09 in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Competitors race down State Street during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Competitors race down State Street during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Thomas Eller (GER) and Kevin Hii (NZL) celebrate as they finish the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Thomas Eller (GER) and Kevin Hii (NZL) celebrate as they finish the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

A group of supporters for Team All for 1 (JDRF) cheer on a marathoner along State Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — A group of supporters for Team All for 1 (JDRF) cheer on a marathoner along State Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Conner Mantz (USA) and Clayton Young (USA) celebrate after being the first two American male runners to finish the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Conner Mantz (USA) and Clayton Young (USA) celebrate after being the first two American male runners to finish the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Marathon supporters from the Mexican Consulate in Chicago like Saul Montano, right, wave the Mexican flag and cheer on runners as they head down West Adams Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

A group of supporters for Team All for 1 cheer on a wheelchair marathoner along State Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago. — A group of supporters for Team All for 1 cheer on a wheelchair marathoner along State Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Kelvin Kiptum (KEN) celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Kelvin Kiptum (KEN) celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Eileen T. Meslar)

Runners make their way down Wentworth in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. — Runners make their way down Wentworth in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Ricardo Stella (BRA) celebrates as he finishes the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Ricardo Stella (BRA) celebrates as he finishes the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Thousands of runner push down State Street during the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Thousands of runner push down State Street during the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Runners celebrate as they finish the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Runners celebrate as they finish the Chicago Marathon in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Spectators along the 26th Street encourage runners. — Spectators along the 26th Street encourage runners. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Sifan Hassan (NED) celebrates her Chicago Marathon course record victory, 2:13:44 , in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. — Sifan Hassan (NED) celebrates her Chicago Marathon course record victory, 2:13:44 , in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Eileen T. Meslar)

Bic Wirtz, of Evanston, cheers a handcycle competitor over the Cermak Ave Bridge. — Bic Wirtz, of Evanston, cheers a handcycle competitor over the Cermak Ave Bridge. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

A cheer squad encourage competitors the Cermak Ave Bridge. — A cheer squad encourage competitors the Cermak Ave Bridge. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Spectators with signage encourage runners along Cermak. — Spectators with signage encourage runners along Cermak. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

A band plays on as runners make their way down Wentworth in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood as over 47,000 runners fill the streets. — A band plays on as runners make their way down Wentworth in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood as over 47,000 runners fill the streets. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

A runner walks through an aid station on Michigan Ave. — A runner walks through an aid station on Michigan Ave. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Spectators cheer on racers on Cermak Ave in Chinatown. — Spectators cheer on racers on Cermak Ave in Chinatown. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Pacers and elite runners cross the bridge in front of Marina City along State Street during the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Pacers and elite runners cross the bridge in front of Marina City along State Street during the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Supporters for Team All for 1 cheer on a marathoner along during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Supporters for Team All for 1 cheer on a marathoner along during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

An elite wheelchair marathoner moves along State Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago. — An elite wheelchair marathoner moves along State Street during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Runners race down State Street in the early stages of the 45th Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Runners race down State Street in the early stages of the 45th Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Marathon runners head north past the Chicago skyline, in Grant Park, as the Chicago Marathon starts, Oct. 8, 2023. — Marathon runners head north past the Chicago skyline, in Grant Park, as the Chicago Marathon starts, Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Eileen T. Meslar)

Spectators watch as a handcycle competitor races past Monroe and State Street during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Spectators watch as a handcycle competitor races past Monroe and State Street during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Don Bilodeau and Marie Rodriguez cheer on competitors as they race up LaSalle Street during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon, Oct. 8, 2023. — Don Bilodeau and Marie Rodriguez cheer on competitors as they race up LaSalle Street during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon, Oct. 8, 2023. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

A runner with the Israeli flag joins others as runners make their way down Wentworth in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood as over 47,000 runners fill the streets. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Spectators along 26th Street encourage runners as over 47,000 runners fill the streets on Oct. 8th, 2023. — Spectators along 26th Street encourage runners as over 47,000 runners fill the streets on Oct. 8th, 2023. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Runners make their way down the 26th Street. — Runners make their way down the 26th Street. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Spectators along the 26th Street encourage runners. — Spectators along the 26th Street encourage runners. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Thousands of runners head north on Columbus Avenue in Grant Park to start the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. — Thousands of runners head north on Columbus Avenue in Grant Park to start the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/Eileen T. Meslar)

Keith Laaleeson, of Dublin, Ireland, puts on his shoes while siting on the steps of the Art Insitiute prior to the Chicago Marathon, Oct. 8, 2023. — Keith Laaleeson, of Dublin, Ireland, puts on his shoes while siting on the steps of the Art Insitiute prior to the Chicago Marathon, Oct. 8, 2023. (Trent Sprague/Chicago Tribune)

Originally Published: Oct 08, 2023 at 8:20 am

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