‘One in a million’ marathon runner did not expect to make history at the finish line

Allison Naval stands with arms outstretched and wearing a medal after running the Chicago Marathon. (Provided)

First-time marathoner Allison Naval never thought she would be making history as the 1 millionth runner when she crossed the finish line Sunday at the Chicago Marathon.

Naval, of Evanston, signed up for the marathon earlier in the year — thinking she would finally get to cross something off of her bucket list.