Posted: August 13, 2004

Athletics: Lasalle Bank Chicago Marathon Reaches 40,000 Participant Cap

Registration is Closed - 270 Entries Available Through Official Charity Organizations

Registration for The 2004 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon is now closed. The 40,000 participant cap has been reached. Limited entries may be available through charity organizations associated with the Marathon and through Official Sponsor Ice Mountain's "Last Chance to do Chicago's 26.2" sweepstakes.

The three official marathon charities, The American Cancer Society, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training and The National AIDS Marathon Training Program, are each offering 30 entries into this year's race. The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon also has four charity partners which will be offering 20 entries each into this year's race. These charities are Alzheimer's Association, Cancer Research UK, Children's Memorial Hospital Kids First, and Opportunity Enterprises. There are several additional participating charities that are each offering 10 entries into the 2004 marathon. For more information about running for charity, visit our Web site at .

Ice Mountain is also providing a final opportunity to have a position at the starting line of The 2004 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon with their "Last Chance to do Chicago's 26.2" sweepstakes. Ice Mountain is offering 30 grand prize winners free entry into the already closed 2004 marathon. Grand prize winners will also receive an Ice Mountain running singlet. Visit www.icemountain.com for more information.

The 2004 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 10 in Grant Park. For more information about The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, visit our Web site at www.chicagomarathon.com.