2024 Chicago Marathon

Notably, in June, the race organizers announced a reduction in the automatic time qualifying standard that will begin in 2025.

He will be challenged by fellow countryman Vincent Ngetich who has an identical PB of 2:03:13 and a second pace finish at the 2023 Berlin Marathon.

Daniel Ebenyo, from Kenya made his debut at the distance following his runner-up finish at the 2023 World Athletics Championships 10,000 meter run.

Kebede was a former training partner of Kelvin Kiptum who was the 2023 Chicago Marathon champion before passing away in a car accident in February of 2024.

World Record holder and defending champion Catherine Debrunner from Switzerland also competed in the marathon.

[10][11] To honor Kelvin Kiptum, the 2023 champion and current world record holder who died in February of 2024, there was a moment of silence at the starting of the race as well as tribute stickers for athletes to wear on the course.

[12] The mens field started the race strong, passing the course pacers after ten minutes and the leaders crossing the 5K mark in 14:43 with Dawit Wolde Arega from Ethiopia leading the pack early.

[13] The women's race began with Ruth Chepng'etich settling in with a pack of elite men, joined by pacers Barnabas Kiptum and Evans Nyakamba.