Ideal conditions for racing
1996 Ballot results
The datasheet
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 1996 ballot: 19th edition
Britain's Paul Evans won the 19th LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon on 20 October 1996 in 2:08:52, the eighth fastest marathon in the world that year, and Marian Sutton completed a British double by taking the women's race in 2:30:41.
Edition
19th edition
Applications not published by race organiser
Field size
n/a
Not yet reported
Race day
Oct 20
1996
Time qualifier
M2:50 W3:20
Open category (18–34)
Race day weather
What runners faced on the course
Context
What made 1996 notable
Chicago 1996 belonged to Britain. Paul Evans won the men's race in 2:08:52, holding a 4:54 per mile pace to post the eighth fastest marathon in the world that year, while Marian Sutton completed a British double by taking the women's title in 2:30:41 after chasing down American Kristy Johnston, who had led for the first 25 miles. American Jerry Lawson was second among the men in 2:10:04, signalling a home resurgence, with Russia's Leonid Shvetsov third in 2:10:23. Johnston held second in the women's race in 2:31:06 and Canada's Danuta Bartoszek finished third in 2:33:01. Almost 11,000 runners enjoyed ideal racing conditions for the 19th running.
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Qualifying
Time qualifier standards
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| Age group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:50:00 | 3:20:00 |
| 35-39 | 2:55:00 | 3:25:00 |
| 40-44 | 3:00:00 | 3:30:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:10:00 | 3:40:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:15:00 | 3:50:00 |
| 55-59 | 3:25:00 | 3:55:00 |
| 60-64 | 3:40:00 | 4:15:00 |
| 65-69 | 3:55:00 | 4:30:00 |
| 70-74 | 4:15:00 | 4:45:00 |
| 75-79 | 4:30:00 | 5:00:00 |
| 80-84 | 4:50:00 | 5:20:00 |
| 85-89 | 4:50:00 | 5:20:00 |
| 90+ | 4:50:00 | 5:20:00 |
FAQ
Questions about the 1996 ballot
Who won the 1996 Chicago Marathon?
Britain's Paul Evans won the men's race in 2:08:52, ahead of American Jerry Lawson in 2:10:04 and Russia's Leonid Shvetsov in 2:10:23. Marian Sutton, also of Great Britain, won the women's race in 2:30:41, with American Kristy Johnston second in 2:31:06 and Canada's Danuta Bartoszek third in 2:33:01.
Why was the 1996 Chicago Marathon notable?
It produced a British double. Paul Evans ran 2:08:52, the eighth fastest marathon in the world for 1996, and Marian Sutton won the women's race in 2:30:41 after running down American Kristy Johnston, who had led for the first 25 miles.
How big was the 1996 Chicago Marathon field?
Almost 11,000 runners took part in the 19th running, racing in ideal conditions.
Did the 1996 Chicago Marathon use a ballot or lottery?
No. The 1996 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon used open registration, not a non-guaranteed entry drawing, so no ballot acceptance rate or application count exists for this edition.
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