Here’s how much money top Chicago Marathon finishers take home – NBC Chicago

The Chicago Marathon offers substantial prize money to top finishers, with a total purse of $560,000 for the men’s and women’s open divisions and $240,000 for the men’s and women’s wheelchair divisions. Winners in the masters divisions also receive checks, with the top finisher earning $2,000. In addition, bonuses are available for setting new course records, with $50,000 awarded to competitors who achieve this feat.

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