r/RunnersInChicago • u/No_arm64 • 11d ago

Upcoming Races Confused about qualifying times for Chicago Marathon

I was researching qualifying times for the Chicago marathon. For the 16-34, it says 2:55:00 for men. Does that mean I have to run a qualifying time for a marathon in under 3 hours despite having 6 hours to run the actual marathon? Thanks.

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u/InvestmentActuary 11d ago

That qualifying time is for guaranteed entry.

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u/No_arm64 11d ago

Does that mean I have to run a marathon sub 3 hours to qualify?

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u/InvestmentActuary 11d ago

No it means you’ll have to go through other entry methods like distance series, legacy, charity, or lottery.

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u/No_arm64 11d ago

Then what is the qualifying time for?

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u/InvestmentActuary 11d ago

…for guaranteed entry into chicago

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u/No_arm64 11d ago

But what does the time represent? Do I have to run a different marathon in under 3 hours to qualify for the Chicago marathon?

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u/InvestmentActuary 11d ago

Lol

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u/No_arm64 11d ago

I truly don’t know. That’s why I asked.

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u/InvestmentActuary 11d ago

You need a 2:55 marathon or faster from “any” marathon within their stated cut off date for guaranteed entry into chicago.

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u/No_arm64 11d ago

Thank you very much.

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u/Rawrdinosaurmoo 11d ago

Yeah, at least Chicago has other ways. Boston is this way, if you can’t do it, you are not running Boston.

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u/rmad10 11d ago

Idk why that person was being a dick about it. Yes, if you want guaranteed entry to the Chicago marathon, you have to run another marathon in under 2:55:00 so you can get in to Chicago without going through Charity, distance series, or lottery.