The Chicago Marathon will start this morning and will include racers in the marathon’s first nonbinary division.
It’s known for its flat track and fast times. Four world records have been set on the course. And this year, the marathon is making history by introducing its first nonbinary division.Chicago Marathon 2022: Route, tips for spectators and participants — and how to drive downtown on race dayWomen dressed in"we are here to cheer" stand and cheer the thousands of runners as they cross over the LaSalle Street bridge as they take part in the 2021 Chicago Marathon on Oct. 10, 2021.
All roads inside Grant Park closed Thursday evening and are set to reopen Sunday night. All roads will open by 6 a.m. on Monday.This year, the marathon will welcome 70 nonbinary racers, said Jake Fedorowski, an advocate, runner and consultant to the marathon. “To have the support of the marathon that’s public that says ‘We’re proud of this category, we stand behind the decision we made to have this category’ — that is what it takes to protect us,” they said.
Whenever Fedorowski runs a race, they wear the yellow, white, purple and black nonbinary flag around their neck. This summer, as they crossed one finish line, they saw a spectator clapping and shouting in support.
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