Chicago Marathon runners set fundraising record, with most funds raised in event history

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Chicago Marathon runners set fundraising record, with most funds raised in event history

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced another record from runners Tuesday, but this one has nothing to do with finishing times. According to organizers, runners raised $36 million for local, national and global nonprofits in 2024, marking the highest fundraising total in the event’s history. Runners participating in the race via the marathon’s “Charity Program” raise funds as part of their marathon journey, with more than $358 million r…