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World Marathon Major. One of the world's fastest courses — flat loop through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. World records: Kiptum 2:00:35 (2023), Chepngetich 2:09:56 (2024). Lottery entry $250 (US) / $260 (international). Also: time qualifiers, legacy finishers (5+ in last 10 years), Distance Series completers, charity ($2,200+ fundraising), tour operators. Start/finish at Grant Park on Lake Michigan. 6h30 time limit.