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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has been cancelled due to high winds and unsafe race conditions.

The safety of runners, volunteers, and spectators is always the top priority.

Sending our support to all runners, volunteers, and the incredible Cape Town team today.

Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing all athletes the best of luck in tomorrow’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon!

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is an AbbottWMM candidate race, and our evaluation team is on the ground to evaluate this year’s event.

We’re looking forward to a very special day tomorrow!

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 4d

The results for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon have now been processed, and stars are beginning to appear in our athletes' Runner Portal.

How many stars do you have now?

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 4d

Don't forget, the ballot for the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS closes on Friday, 17th October.

Don't miss out on your chance of a place. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/48dWEDv

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 6d

What a city, what a crowd!

Thanks for a great weekend Chicago, we'll see you again next year!

Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 6d

Celebrate your Six Star moment with a commemorative medal insert from our friends at iTab.

To order yours, visit: https://www.itab.us.com/abbott-world-marathon-majors/

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 6d

You: "Quick, wave at the camera and capture this beautiful moment we're experiencing!"

The one friend we all have: "Nah, I've got a much better idea!"

😜 😜 😜 🤣 🤣 🤣

Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 6d

A Chicago icon

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 6d

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 6d

What day is it?!... Monday!

What do we like?!... Medals!

Put them together, what have you got?!...#MedalMonday!

On these most special days, we kindly ask you to tag us on your best #Medalpics. We'll share our favourites throughout the week. 🏅

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 7d

That's it from us here in Grant Park, at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

A fantastic day of racing, in near-perfect conditions. Records have fallen and dreams have been fulfilled!

Next stop: New York City 🗽

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 7d

Our final Six Star finisher of the day!

Congratulations to all 150 athletes who completed their Six Star journey with us today, here in Chicago.

Get yourselves a beer, we've all earned it! 🍻

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 7d

Our first female Six Star finisher collects her hardware.

Congratulations Hoi Yi!

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 7d

Our first Six Star Finisher of the day, and look at those times!

What is the Estonian for "consistency", Roman?!

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 7d

ELITE WHEELCHAIR RACES | We are underway! Marcel Hug 🇨🇭and David Weir 🇬🇧 have hit the front in the men's race while Susannah Scaroni 🇺🇸 has struck out in the lead early in the women's race #AbbottWMM #ChicagoMarathon

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 7d

ELITE WHEELCHAIR RACES | We are underway with both wheelchair races in the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Marcel Hug and David Weir have hit the front in the men's race while Susannah Scaroni has struck out in the lead of the women's race

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 7d

It’s race day!

For 150 athletes, today’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon represents the end of a journey, one that they will never have experienced the like of before.

To everyone running today, run your race, enjoy this great city and we’ll meet you here later today!

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 8d

That's it from us here at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo, here at McCormick Place.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the stand this weekend, we had the best time.

Rest up, we’ll see you all tomorrow!

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 8d

Is your name on our Wall of Fame?

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 8d

It's the last day of the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo here at McCormick Place.

You can find us at stand 101 in the main hall, right beside the Abbott Main Stage.

We're here until 6, don't be shy!

Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 9d

Day #2 of the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo is now open!

You'll find us at stand 101, in the main hall beside the Main Stage.

Come stop by and say hello.

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 10d

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Day #1 ✅

We're back again tomorrow at McCormick Place from 9AM.

See you then!

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 11d

The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo opens tomorrow at 11am.

We look forward to seeing you at McCormick Place, stand 101.

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 11d

We made it to The Bean!

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Abbott World Marathon Majors @wmmajors.bsky.social · 11d

Ahead of Sunday's big race, here are 5️⃣ things you need to know about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Read of race preview here: https://bit.ly/4mX24Gz

Five things you need to know about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

A new champion is guaranteed and records are under threat on Sunday

www.worldmarathonmajors.com

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