2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Race Week Media Information

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1 October 1, 2018 Reporters May Contact: Cindy Hamilton Strategic Communications Consultant Bank of America Chicago Marathon Alex Sawyer Senior Communications Manager Bank of America Chicago Marathon Diane Wagner Senior Vice President, Media Relations Bank of America Bank of America Chicago Marathon Race Week Media Information Media Center Hilton Chicago Continential Ballrooms, First floor 720 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL Phone: Media Center Hours of Operation Thursday, October 4: 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Friday, October 5: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday, October 6: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Sunday, October 7: 6 a.m. 4 p.m. Media Credentials We are no longer accepting applications for media credentials. Credentials are available for pick-up Thursday through Saturday at the media center in the Hilton Chicago. Please bring a photo ID. Post-Race Race recap, photos and race results will be available following the event on chicagomarathon.com. High-resolution photos will be available to the media for download at chicagomarathon.com/mediaphotos. Contact the media center for access information. Photo credit: Bank of America Chicago Marathon

2 Downloadable race results can be accessed by following these directions after the conclusion of the elite race: 1. Go to chicagomarathon.com/press 2. Enter user name: chicago 3. Enter password: pressroom 4. Search results by category (e.g. city, state, country) For questions, please contact: Bank of America Chicago Marathon Media Center Media Guide The 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Media Guide is available for download at chicagomarathon.com/mediaguide. Hard copies may be picked up at the media center during regular hours of operation. Press Conferences and Media Availability Unless noted, events will be located in the event Media Center. Tuesday, October 2 until Saturday, October 6 at 2 p.m.* Filming of live or taped news opportunities of the Grant Park marathon preparations Location: West of Columbus on Harrison foot path, near orange gear check tent *Grant Park will be closed for a security sweep at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 6. No press will be allowed in the park after that time. Thursday, October 4 11 a.m. Kick-Off Press Conference Friday, October 5 Carey Pinkowski, Executive Race Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Paul Lambert, Chicago market president, Bank of America David Whitaker, CEO of Choose Chicago Kurt Fearnley, five-time Bank of America Chicago Marathon elite wheelchair champion 8:30 8:55 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, North Building, Hall B Carey Pinkowski, Race Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Chris Miller, Division Vice President, Global Brand Strategy, Abbott Steve Jones, two-time Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion Joan Benoit Samuelson, 1985 Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion Khalid Khanoucchi, four-time Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion

3 Paula Radcliffe, 2002 Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion Deena Kaster, 2005 Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion Constantina Dita, 2004 Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion 9 a.m. 8 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, North Building, Hall B Maui Jim Sunglasses Q&A with Meb Keflezighi (9:15 a.m.) Thriving as a Female Runner (10 a.m.) Dr. Sara Brown (Advocate Health Care), Emily Hutchins (Nike Master Trainer) and Lisa Heaton (Gatorade Sports Science Institute) Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Strategy (11 a.m.) Tom Moran (Nike+ Run Club Pacer) Merrill Lynch presents Setting Goals for Running & Life (12 p.m.) Paul Lambert (Bank of America) and Pam Nisevich Bede (Abbott Sports Dietitian) Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Strategy (1 p.m.) Dave Kappas Abbott World Marathon Majors Race Director Panel (2 p.m.) Carey Pinkowski (Chicago), Tim Hadzima (AbbottWMM), Chris Miller (Abbott), Mark Milde (Berlin), Peter Ciaccia (New York City) and Tad Hayano (Tokyo) Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Strategy (3 p.m.) Tom Moran (Nike+ Run Club Pacer) Staying in the Running Keeping up, at Any Age (4 p.m.) Joan Benoit Samuelson (elite athlete) and Pam Nisevich Bede (Abbott Sports Dietitian) 11 a.m. Elite Athlete Press Conference Carey Pinkowski Tim Hadzima, General Manager, Abbott World Marathon Majors Chris Miller, Division Vice President, Global Brand Strategy, Abbott Tatyana McFadden (United States) Marcel Hug (Switzerland) Amanda McGrory (United States) Brian Siemann (United States) Laura Thweatt (United States) Gwen Jorgensen (United States) Alexi Pappas (Greece) Florence Kiplagat (Kenya)

4 Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) Galen Rupp (United States) Mo Farah (Great Britain) Yuki Kawauchi (Japan) Augustine Choge (Kenya) Dickson Chumba (Kenya) Parker Stinson (United States) 1 p.m. Elite Athlete Cluster Interviews Location: Continential Ballroom C Aaron Braun (United States) Andrew Bumbalough (United States) Augustine Choge (Kenya) Dickson Chumba (Kenya) Kiya Dandena (United States) Mo Farah (Great Britian) Scott Fauble (United States) Taku Fujimoto (Japan) Mosinet Geremew (Ethiopia) Bedan Karoki (Kenya) Yuki Kawauchi (Japan) Elkanah Kibet (United States) Ryo Kiname (Japan) Kenneth Kipkemoi (Kenya) Bernard Kipyego (Kenya) Abel Kirui (Kenya) Geoffrey Kirui (Kenya) Birhanu Legese (Ethiopia) Tyler McCandless (United States) Suguru Osako (Japan) Bayron Piedra (Ecuador) Luke Puskedra (United States) Mohamed Reda (Morocco) Galen Rupp (United States) Stephen Sambu (Kenya) Scott Smith (United States) Parker Stinson (United States) Yohei Suzuki (Japan) Sarah Crouch (United States) Vianey De la Rosa (Mexico) Shure Demise (Ethiopia) Roza Dereje (Ethiopia) Birhane Dibaba (Ethiopia) Jess Draskau Petersson (Denmark) Kristen Heckert (United States) Gwen Jorgensen (United States) Florence Kiplagat (Kenya)

5 Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) Chirine Njeim (Lebanon) Alexi Pappas (Greece) Laura Thweatt (United States) Saturday, October 6 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, North Building, Hall B Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Strategy (10 a.m.) Tom Moran (Nike+ Run Club Pacer) How to Optimize Your Recorvery (11 a.m.) Joe Godziszewski (Athletico), Andrew Adelmann (Nike Running Coach) and Dr. James Carter (Gatorade Sports Science Institute) Merrill Lynch presents Celebrating Success with Paula Radcliffe (12 p.m.) Ashley Graham (Merrill Lynch Wealth Management) and Paula Radcliffe (elite athlete) Lessons Learned: What I Wish I d Known for My First Marathon Pam Nisevich Bede (Abbott Sports Dietitian) Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Strategy (1 p.m.) Dave Kappas 2 p.m. Media Availability Sunday, October 7 Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Dr. George Chiampas, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Medical Director 10:30 a.m. (approx.) Champions Press Conference 11:30 a.m. Media Availability Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director 2:30 p.m. Media Availability Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Dr. George Chiampas, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Medical Director

6 About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon In its 41st year on Sunday, October 7, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon welcomes thousands of runners from more than 100 countries and all 50 states, including a world-class elite field, top regional and Masters runners, race veterans, debut marathoners and charity runners. The race s iconic course takes runners through 29 vibrant neighborhoods on an architectural and cultural tour of Chicago. Annually, an estimated 1.7 million spectators line the streets cheering on more than 40,000 runners from the start line to the final stretch down Columbus Drive. As a result of the race s national and international draw, the Chicago Marathon assists in raising millions of dollars for a variety of charitable causes while generating $282 million in annual economic impact to its host city. The 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, will start and finish in Grant Park beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 7. In advance of the race, a two-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center on Friday, October 5, and Saturday, October 6. For more information about the event and how to get involved, go to chicagomarathon.com. ###