Tatyana McFadden raced 52.4 miles in the span of 24 hours between the 2021 Chicago and 2021 Boston Marathons and came in first and second respectively.
Boston & Chicago Marathons Planned For Consecutive Days in 2021
Jan 26, 2021David Monti
The Boston and Chicago Marathons, two of the three American events of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, are planned for back-to-back days in 2021, organizers confirmed. Boston, the world s oldest marathon which is normally held on the third Monday of April, is now slotted for Monday, October 11, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) reported today. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon was already scheduled for Sunday, October 10, its usual fall weekend. Never before have these two large and iconic marathons been held on consecutive days. We announce the 2021 Boston Marathon date with a cautious optimism, understanding full well that we will continue to be guided by science and our continued collaborative work with local, city, state, and public health officials, explained Tom Grilk, president and CEO of the Boston Athletic Association, the owners and founders of the Boston Marathon.