New Book Rewrites Chicago Marathon History

Sept. 18, 2009 - PRLog -- In recent years, the Chicago Marathon has become one of the greatest marathons in the world. Today’s runners, press members and race executives are well aware of the recent years’ race evolution to its current world-class status.

Few, however, are aware of the long-lost secrets in the running world: the Chicago Marathon debuted in 1905 and not in 1977 as many believe.

Raymond Britt’s new Chicago Marathon book rewrites Chicago Marathon history by showcasing the magnificent Chicago Marathons of the 1900s.  Through vintage images and historical descriptions, Britt brings the newly discovered Classic Era marathons to life.

Further, Britt’s book brings the reader to present-day, illustrating parallels with the vintage races, even 100 years later.  Britt also takes the reader on a detailed journey through the entire 26.2 mile marathon, from the bird’s eye runner’s view.  


Highlights of Chicago Marathon:
•Features vintage images and race history from both public and private collections
•Captures the genesis of Chicago’s great marathon tradition
•Provides detailed descriptions of the first marathons in Chicago, reliving history that’s been lost for a century
•Includes a photo tour of today’s Chicago Marathon experience from inside the race, capturing the runner’s view as seen today


Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.  

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