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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Results of 2025 Chicago Bank of America 13.1 Half Marathon in Garfield Park
Runners hit the pavement Sunday morning for the Bank of America 13.1 Half Marathon in Garfield Park. Participants ran through the city's West Side while viewing some of the historical sites along the course route—starting in Garfield Park, passing through Douglass, back up through Jackson, and up Sacramento to Humboldt Park. This year, Zouhair Talbi won for the men's division and overall race with a time of 1:01:08, while Meseret Belete Tola finished with a time of 1:09:36 for the women's division. The two beat last year's time by winners Peter Njeru, who finished the race at 1:01:46, and Joyline Chemutai at 1:11:45. Daniel Romanchuk remains undefeated in the half marathon's men's wheelchair division, finishing at 43:43, beating his time last year by one second of 43:44. That time is now held this year by runner-up Aaron Pike. Susannah Scaroni took first in the women's wheelchair division with a time of 48:50. Ricky Gupta was victorious in the non-binary division, beating last year's time, held by Caleb-Michael Files of 1:32:36, finishing at 1:28:22. Full results from the 2025 event are available on the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 website. The video above is from an earlier report.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Half-marathon to benefit local charities, education centers
(WKBN) — Runners are taking their marks this morning in a race that starts in Boardman and ends in the heart of downtown Youngstown. Today is the Sole to City Half Marathon and 2-mile walk/run. The half marathon starts at Second Sole in Boardman, goes through Mill Creek Park, and then ends in downtown Youngstown. The 2-mile run starts at Penguin City. This race is organized by the Youngstown Marathon Foundation. This year, the foundation's beneficiaries are OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology, Paisley House and United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley. The half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m., and the 2-mile walk/run starts at 8 a.m. For spectators, the best viewing spots will be on Federal Street downtown as runners approach the finish line and near the Birch Hill Cabin as runners go through Mill Creek Park. The finish line is near East Federal Street and South Avenue. After the race, there will be food and vendors in the celebration village near Penguin City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Runners from across the country to partake in Bank of America 13.1 Half Marathon in Garfield Park
Thousands of runners are gearing up for the fourth annual Bank of America Half 13.1 Marathon on Sunday morning on Chicago's West Side. Those taking part will give it their all as they put feet to pavement in Garfield Park. The marathon draws people from all over the city, state, and country. Last year, some international participants participated. Runners will have a unique experience of the city's West Side neighborhoods. The course weaves through our historic parks and boulevards, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with some scenic loops through Humboldt and Douglass Parks. Organizers say their goal is to support and advance health and wellness on Chicago's west side, with a chance to showcase local businesses on the city's West Side. Map of the Bank of America 13.1 Marathon Runners will head south on Independence to Douglass Park and then back up through Jackson, eventually up Sacramento to Humboldt Park. The race kicks off at 7 a.m. with a Race Day Festival to follow at 8 a.m.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Running together: MMC Group unites communities at inaugural friendship half-marathon in Forest City
JOHOR BARU, May 31 — The MMC Friendship Half Marathon 2025 today drew a record 6,000 participants, making it the largest half-marathon ever held in Johor. Held in Forest City, the event featured 21.1km, 10km, and 5km categories, attracting runners from across Malaysia as well as neighbouring Singapore. 'The MMC Friendship Half Marathon is more than just a sporting event – it is a platform that brings people together, promotes healthy lifestyles, and showcases Johor as a premier sports tourism destination,' Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, and Cooperatives chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah as he flagged off the event. Participants enjoyed scenic views along the race route and took part in family-friendly activities such as inflatable playgrounds, wellness booths, and food stalls, reinforcing the event's community spirit theme. MMC Corporation Berhad Group Managing Director Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh thanked all partners and sponsors. 'This marathon truly embodies the spirit of friendship and community... we remain committed to fostering unity, wellness and regional cooperation through events like this,' he said. Other dignitaries present included Johor Unity, Culture and Heritage chairman Raven Kumar Krishnasamy; the state Unity, Culture and Heritage chairman, Datuk Pandak Ahmad who is also Kota Iskandar assemblyman; Iskandar Puteri deputy police chief Superintendent Mohd Azlan Abdul Kadir, Forest City regional vice-president Syarul Izam Sarifudin.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Malay Mail
Forest City hosts 6,000-strong half-marathon to showcase Johor as premier sports tourism destination
JOHOR BARU, May 31 — The MMC Friendship Half Marathon 2025 today drew a record 6,000 participants, making it the largest half-marathon ever held in Johor. Held in Forest City, the event featured 21.1km, 10km, and 5km categories, attracting runners from across Malaysia as well as neighbouring Singapore. 'The MMC Friendship Half Marathon is more than just a sporting event – it is a platform that brings people together, promotes healthy lifestyles, and showcases Johor as a premier sports tourism destination,' Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, and Cooperatives chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah as he flagged off the event. Participants enjoyed scenic views along the race route and took part in family-friendly activities such as inflatable playgrounds, wellness booths, and food stalls, reinforcing the event's community spirit theme. MMC Corporation Berhad Group Managing Director Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh thanked all partners and sponsors. 'This marathon truly embodies the spirit of friendship and community... we remain committed to fostering unity, wellness and regional cooperation through events like this,' he said. Other dignitaries present included Johor Unity, Culture and Heritage chairman Raven Kumar Krishnasamy; the state Unity, Culture and Heritage chairman, Datuk Pandak Ahmad who is also Kota Iskandar assemblyman; Iskandar Puteri deputy police chief Superintendent Mohd Azlan Abdul Kadir, Forest City regional vice-president Syarul Izam Sarifudin.
