The Latest Breaking News from Chicago Marathon

Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s race

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Chicago Marathon. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

The record-breaking field was announced by marathon organizers Thursday, the same day runners who entered the marathon’s drawing find out their selection status.

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

From Taylor Swift references to digs at Donald Trump, Chicago marathon spectators got creative with their encouragement.

Loud whoops and clever signs kept runners going around the halfway point of Sunday’s Chicago Marathon.

Kelvin Kiptum, 23, of Kenya, set a world record in the men’s division, finishing in 2:00:36. Sifan Hassan set a course record in the women’s division, in only her second-ever marathon.

Kelvin Kiptum knows there’s pressure on him, but he invites it. He’s just trying to remain focused on Sunday.

Though many compete in this event with the Olympics at the forefront of their mind, the Chicago Marathon provides people an opportunity to feel a sense of accomplishment through completing the race.