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👑 BREAKING: Fast finishes in the windy city

Published 6 days ago • 1 min read

BREAKING NEWS

We are here with breaking news from the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Spoiler alert...we have your winners...

​👑 Amos Kipruto Wins the Chicago Marathon On His Third Attempt​

The Kenyan ran 2:01:09, the second-fastest winning time in the race's history, after breaking away from defending champion Jacob Kiplimo between 30K and 35K, and Kiplimo faded to fourth.

​👑 Hawi Feysa Defends Her Chicago Marathon Title​

The Ethiopian broke away from Sharon Lokedi in the last 2.2K and won in 2:13:33, a personal best and the second-fastest winning time in the race's history, with Brigid Kosgei third.

​ICYMI: 2026 Chicago Marathon Live Updates and Results​

Live updates, splits and results from the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 11. Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa returned to defend their titles, and the Marathon Handbook team is reporting from Chicago, with our live watch-along streaming from the Tracksmith shop near the start and finish

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