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With politics, protest and passion, the city’s first marathon is ‘a uniquely Chicago story’

Por: WGN-TV Nation October 08, 2022

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, Kevin Doellman Posted: Oct 7, 2022 / 10:07 PM CDT Updated: Oct 7, 2022 / 10:07 PM CDT SHARE CHICAGO — On September 25, 1977, 4,200 runners gathered at the foot of the Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza for the Chicago’s first modern marathon. That was the starting line for the race itself, but the origins of the city’s first marathon took many twists and turns through the side alleys of Chicago politics, business interests, and competitive... + full article



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