CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The 2023 Chicago Marathon was one for the history books, led by 23-year-old Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum, who set a new world record when he crossed the finish in 2:00:35.
Champions in the women's division and both wheelchair divisions set Chicago Marathon course records, and Des Linden broke Deena Kastor's masters record — "masters" denoting a division for racers over the age of 35 — which had stood for eight years.
The race, though, was about much more for the over 47,000 people who were expected to participate in the 45th Chicago Marathon. WBBM's Nancy Harty, as well as social media editors AnnMarie Welser and Sara Dingmann, were out in the field Sunday to capture the memorable moments and beautiful scenes from race day. Their photos and videos are below.
Many Chicago Marathon runners showed up to the race in bathrobes, which were easy — and perhaps more importantly, warm — layer to shed. Temperatures were in the 40s before the race kicked off.Nancy Harty
Wheelchair marathoners race across downtown during the 2023 Chicago Marathon.Nancy Harty
Organizers said they expected the 2023 Chicago Marathon to draw over 47,000 participants.Nancy Harty
Runners from all over the world came to Chicago on Sunday to participate in the Chicago Marathon. Organizers said there was more than 15,000 international runners in the 2023 race.Nancy Harty
Chicago Marathon racers make their way up the North Side.Sara Dingmann
The same stretch of road got a more crowded as more Chicago Marathon racers made their way along the course.Nancy Harty
Supporters line the streets of Chicago as thousands of racers run through the Chicago Marathon.Sara Dingmann
The course was strong with this supporter along the Chicago Marathon.Sara Dingmann
2023 Chicago Marathon winners Sifan Hassan and Kelvin Kiptum. Kiptum set a world record with his time of 2:00:35.670 the Score
Medals for those who completed the 2023 Chicago Marathon.AnnMarie Welser
2023 Chicago Marathon finishers pose for a photo following their race on Oct. 8, 2023.AnnMarie Welser
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