Chicago Marathon 2024 Prize Money Breakdown: How much did the winners Ruth Chepngetich and John Korir earn?

The annual edition of the esteemed Bank of America Chicago Marathon was organized on Sunday, October 13, where nearly 50,000 runners from across the world showcased their prowess on the Chicago streets. It was a day to remember for Kenya as their runners secured victories in both the men's and women's category finals.

Korir, the winner of 2021 and 2022 Los Angeles, claimed the victory in the men's category with a time of 2:02:43, marking the second fastest time ever recorded in the Chicago event. Notably, it was Korir's first victory in the last two years at the Chicago Marathon.

For his victory, Korir will take home a prize money of $100,000. Ethiopia's Mohamed Huseydin Esa, who took the second spot on the men's podium, will receive $75,000. Another Kenyan runner, Amos Kipruto, will earn $50,000 for his third-place finish. Kenya's Vincent Ngetich and Daniel Ebenyo will be awarded $30,000 and $25,000 respectively for their fourth and fifth place finishes.

In the women's marathon, Ruth Chepngetich scripted history as she not only won the race but also shattered the world record, finishing with a time of 2:09:56. With this, she surpassed Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa's record of 2:11:53.

Chepngetich will receive $100,000 for her victory along with an additional $50,000 for her world record when it gets officially recognized. Ethiopia's Sutume Asefa Kebede will take home $75,000 for her second-place finish (2:17:32), while Irine Cheptai will earn $50,000 for finishing third (2:17:52). Buze Diriba Kejela (2:20:22) and Joyciline Jepkosgei (2:20:51), who finished fourth and fifth, will receive $30,000 and $25,000 respectively.

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Ruth Chepngetich and John Korir reflect on their Bank of America Chicago Marathon victory

Ruth Chepngetich at the World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 ( Source: Getty)

Following his Chicago Marathon title, John Korir told NBC Chicago that he was focused on winning when he arrived at the event and that he was not aiming for any record-breaking feats.

"You know, when we were coming here, we were going for the win," Korir said. "We were not going for the time. But you know, my brother and my coach said, 'You are ready and just believe in yourself and you can make it."

Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon winner and record breaker, expressed her pride in the victory and expressed her gratitude to God for the win and the world record.

"I feel so great. I'm proud of myself and I thank God for the victory and the world record," Chepngetich told NBC Chicago. "This is my dream that has come true. I fight a lot thinking about world record and I have fulfilled it and I'm much grateful."

Notably, this was Chepngetich's third Chicago Marathon title, having previously won it in 2021 and 2022.