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US Marathons

Post 1

kane2742

Boston Marathon - April 15 at 12 Noon local time (wheelchair start is at 11.45 am)
Entry Fee: Fee for US/Canada residents is 75 US$, 100 US$ for all others; a surcharge of 5 US$ is added for online registration



Chicago Marathon -
October 13 at 7.30 am local time (wheelchair start is at 7.15 am)
Entry Fee: US fee is 80 US$, International fee is 90 US$

Weather Conditions and Average Temperature (according to the official Chicago Marathon website):
Start: 40 Fahrenheit, 7 Celsius
Finish: 55 Fahrenheit, 13 Celsius

"The flat, loop course is recognized as the world's fastest course, home to both men's and women's World Records: Khalid Khannochi (2:05:42, 1999) and Catherine Ndereba (2:18:47, 2001)." - quote from the official Chicago Marathon website


US Marathons

Post 2

kane2742

You may have noticed the other conversation bearing the same name. I posted that one in error. Please disregard it and post any replies (such as other marathons) in this conversation.


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