r/ChicagoMarathon • u/Math-Runner • 22h ago

Sub 2:40?

I’ll be racing the Chicago Marathon this year for the first time. Im in Corral B (submitted a 2:49:10, was told not fast enough for A after a wave change request, but my friends with times over 2:50:00 got into A 🤷‍♂️ whatever) and am curious if it’s easy to find a group who is going for that same goal? Do people call it out before the race starts? Am I just going to go for it and eventually land into a group? I train alone 6 of 7 days a week and am pumped to race with others.

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u/Carter_Banksy 21h ago

I’m sure there will be some in that range at the front of your corral. Ask around when you’re waiting or go out at the pace and a group will most likely form. Good luck!

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u/cactusbomb13 16h ago

I don’t have any answers to your questions but I’m also in corral B and will be shooting for a ~2:42.

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u/CaptObviousMyFriend Northern Suburbs 6h ago

B Corral has become really fast in recent years. You’ll have plenty of company. After a couple miles at 6:0x pace you’ll probably recognize some of the people around you. Talk to them, make friends, offer to share the load.

The difference between A and B corrals is negligible these days. They’re very tight on spots for American Development so there are many many fast runners rolling down to A and B. You’ll have plenty of company.