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News From: Monday, April 22, 2024
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Illinois Marathon route includes Savoy for the first time (News Channel 20) The 2024 Illinois Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 27, with a new route passing through Savoy.
News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon returns to Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend in 2024 (News Channel 20) Illinois Marathon in 2024 will finally have its marathon distance back, the first time since 2019.
News From: Saturday, February 19, 2022
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon director: 'Bittersweet' decision to cancel marquee race came down to safety (The News-Gazette) Illinois Marathon Director Jan Seeley talked about the decision not to have the marathon distance in this year's event.
News From: Friday, February 18, 2022
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Illinois Marathon will not have a marathon this year (Smile Politely) The 2022 Illinois Marathon on April 30 will not have the marathon distance.
News From: Wednesday, January 20, 2021
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Postponed; Fall 2021 Event Possible (chambanamons.com) The 2021 Illinois Marathon, set on May 1, was cancelled and postponed to an undetermined fall date, due to coronavirus concerns.
News From: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Organizers pausing registration for 2021 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon (WCIA.com) Organizers of the Illinois Marathon, set on May 1, is pausing registration for the 2021 event, due to the uncertainty of an in-person race.
		Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon pauses registrations for 2021 race (The News-Gazette) The organizers of the Illinois Marathon, set for May 1, are pausing registrations for 2021, with the uncertainty of its in-person event.
News From: Thursday, May 14, 2020
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2020 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon canceled (WCIA.com) The 2020 Illinois Marathon, set on April 25, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
News From: Thursday, March 12, 2020
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon postponed until second half of year (The News-Gazette) Organizers of the Illinois Marathon, set on March 29, decided to postpone the race to an undetermined date sometime after July 2020 over coronavirus concerns.
News From: Friday, April 19, 2019
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		10 Things To Know About the 2019 Illinois Marathon Experience (chambanomoms.com) Here are vital information - traffic, schedule, expo and more - about the 2019 Illinois Marathon on Saturday, April 27.
News From: Monday, April 30, 2018
	Illinois Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A few snapshots from the 2018 Illinois Marathon (Smile Politely) A gallery of photos taken during the 2018 Illinois Marathon on Saturday, April 28.
News From: Saturday, April 28, 2018
	Illinois Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Illinois marathon \| Women's race: After 16 months off, new mom captures win (The News-Gazette) Misiker Demessie won the women's race in the 2018 Illinois Marathon in 2:38:15.
		Illinois Marathon - Men's marathon: Tie goes to the runners (The News-Gazette) Both Tesfaalem Mehari and Wilson K. Chemweno won the 2018 Illinois Marathon in 2:21:03 and splits evenly the prize money for both first and second placers.
News From: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Illinois Marathon is coming up this weekend, so prepare for road closures (Smile Politely) Vital information about the 2018 Illinois Marathon on Saturday, April 28 - road closures, route and others.
News From: Monday, April 24, 2017
	Illinois Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon recap (IllinoisHomepage.net) Teferi Bacha Regasa won the Illinois Marathon in 2:22:18 while Rachael Brewer won the women's race in 2:47:26.
News From: Saturday, April 15, 2017
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon: Safeguards in place for non-runner emergencies at marathon (The News-Gazette) The emergency services coordinator and planners for the Illinois Marathon have set up plans to prevent delays and other problems during emergencies on marathon day.
News From: Thursday, March 30, 2017
	Illinois Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Illinois Marathon: Officials to drive marathon route to check on potholes (The News-Gazette) Illinois Marathon race officials are getting ready for the event in three weeks' time.
News From: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Citizens encouraged to register for Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on February 14 (Wtandtv.com) Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon officials are encouraging citizens to register for the marathon during "Heal a Heart Registration Day" on February 14.
News From: Thursday, July 30, 2015
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		2016 Illinois Marathon registration now open (Smile Politely) There are only 276 days until the next Illinois Marathon, which could be more significant to some of you than myself. However, if you're interested in signing up for 2016's race, you are now able to do so.
News From: Monday, May 11, 2015
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Up For Some Fun? (News-Gazette) Jan Seeley, race director and co-owner of the Christic Clinic Illinois Marathon, will participate as a speaker in the "That's What She Said" Show in October.
News From: Wednesday, April 29, 2015
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Forced off the course for the 2015 Illinois Marathon? Your 2016 entry is on them (smilepolitely.com) Were you one of the runners that was forced off the course due to weather conditions at this past weekend's Illinois Marathon? Well, if so, there's some good news on the horizon if you're looking to make it up next year: 2016 is on them
News From: Monday, April 27, 2015
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Illinois Marathon Cut Short (News Gazette) Safety concerns caused the first-ever suspension of a Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on Saturday, though dozens of runners continued their race
News From: Friday, April 24, 2015
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Illinois Marathon forecast: Rain, slightly lower numbers, write idea (News-Gazette) Jan Seeley, co-director of the Illinois Marathon, holds foam fingers she'll be giving out at the Marathon's volunteer orientation on Monday April 20, 2015.
		7th annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon to take place over weekend (Daily Illini) The seventh annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon will take place this weekend, with 1,874 participants enrolled in the marathon as of Monday
News From: Friday, February 27, 2015
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners Prepare for Annual Illinois Marathon (Daily Illini) The Illinois Marathon and half take place on the weekend of April 23 - 25. Runners of all abilities are signing up for the events.
News From: Sunday, April 27, 2014
	Illinois Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Women's Illinois marathon winner: Pirtle-Hall does it again (News Gazette) Pirtle-Hall crossed the 50-yard line at Memorial Stadium as the womens winner in 2 hours, 54 minutes, 48 seconds.
		Hillary Kipchirchir Illinois Marathon Winner (News Gazette) Hillary Kipchirchir won the Illinois Marathon with a time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 34 seconds setting a new course record.
News From: Wednesday, February 19, 2014
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Fast Approaching (Prospectus News.com) The city of Champaign will again host the Illinois Marathon on April 26th which celebrates fun, fitness and fellowship.
News From: Monday, April 29, 2013
	Illinois Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hird is the Man at Illinois Marathon (News Gazette) Nick Hird won the Illinois Marathon with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes and 56 seconds.
		Herron Makes a Statement at Illinois Marathon (News-Gazette) Camille Herron won the women's division of the Illinois Marathon with a time of 2 hours 45 minutes and 48 seconds
News From: Thursday, April 25, 2013
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Illinois Marathon on April 26 and 27 (SmilePolitely.com) The Illinois Marathon race course runs through Champaign, Urbana and Campustown. The 5K begins on Friday night with the 10K, half-marathon, and marathon take place on Saturday.
News From: Thursday, April 4, 2013
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Illinois Marathon Still Looking for Over 400 Volunteers (The Daily Illini) Christie Clinic officials announced Wednesday that they are looking for over four-hundred volunteers for their April 5K and the Illinois Marathon slated for April 27.
News From: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Not Your Average Joe (News-Gazette) Joe Seely has inspired people with behind the scenes ambassador work with running and soccer. Lately, his inspiration comes from his battle against leukemia. Joe has been called "the technician behind the scenes" of the Illinois Marathon
News From: Sunday, April 29, 2012
	Illinois Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Illinois Marathon Organizers Say Race Went Smoothly; Biggest Issue Was The Cold (News-Gazette) Race organizers planned more to treat heat illness for the Illinois Marathon in March when it was 85 degrees. Little did they expect the cold weather to be the biggest factor in Saturday's events.
News From: Thursday, April 28, 2011
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Urbana Say It Will Have Hole Filled Before Illinois Marathon (News-Gazette) A sixty-foot-long hole on McHenry Street near the eighth mile of the Illinois Marathon could put a damper on the path of some runners if it is not filled by marathon start time.
News From: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Illinois Marathon Opens 200 Spots For 5K (News-Gazette) Online registration for an additional 200 spots into the Illinois Marathon's 5K opened at 8 am on Wednesday morning. Remaining slots will be available on a first come, first served walk-up basis.
		Illinois Marathon Includes Plans For Emergencies (News-Gazette) Illinois Marathon race directors are prepared for whatever may come to their race this weekend including dangerous weather, medical emergencies and the odd chance of a fire on the race route.
News From: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Illinois Marathon Seeks 250 Course Volunteers (News-Gazette) The Illinois Marathon co-director stated that "We won't be able to have the race if we don't get those positions filled" when talking about their need for nearly 250 course volunteers.
News From: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Illinois Marathon Decision Was Protecting Local Interest, Buyers Say (The News Gazette) Jan-Seeley spoke about "protecting local interest" when asked why the Illinois Marathon was purchsed from it's North Dakota owner.
		Illinois Marathon Comes Under New, Local Ownership (Daily Illini) The new owner's of the Illinois Marathon are from the event's backyard after it was purchased from the former North Dakota owner.
News From: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Christie, Local Buyers Take Over Illinois Marathon (The News Gazette) Christie Clinic and six local buyer purchased the Illinois Marathon from the North Dakota owner.
News From: Friday, April 30, 2010
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Changes Make Race Better Than Last Year (Daily Illini) The Illinois Marathon is hosting about five-thousand more runners in the 2010 event versus the 2009 event. Changes to the race should allow all participants an even better experience than last year.
		Illinois Marathon Co-Director Talks Planning, Past And Present (Daily Illini) Mike Lindemann is busy preparing for the Illinois Marathon that takes place on May 1. He is the owner of Body N' Sole in Savoy Illinois.
News From: Thursday, April 29, 2010
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		On Your Mark, Get Set, Go (The Daily Illini) The Illinois Marathon kicks off this Saturday and community members are encouraged to get out and support the runners.
News From: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Second Annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Kicks Off May 1 (Daily Illini.com) Saturday May 1 marks the start of the second annual Illinois Marathon. The city of Champaign-Urbana will host more than fifteen-thousand participants.
News From: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Ready To Pound The Pavement (Illinoishomepage.net) The Illinois Marathon will kick off in one month. Hotels are booked for the event and shoes sales at many area shoe stores are up twenty-five percent.
News From: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Planning For Next Illinois Marathon Begins (Daliy Illini) Jan Seely is hoping to ensure that the second annual Illinois Marathon which takes place on May 1 will go off with out a hitch. More than seventeen thousand runners are expected to participate this year.
News From: Thursday, January 21, 2010
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Endurance Athletes Encouraged To Raise Money For Cancer Research At The Illinois Marathon. (Journal Gazette) The Illinois Marathon and the American Cancer Society are asking runners to participate in the DetermiNation program and raise funds for cancer research. The marathon takes place on May 1, 2010.
News From: Sunday, July 5, 2009
	Illinois Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Champaign marathon back for 2010 with a new date (Chicago Tribune) The second running of Illinois' newest running event, the Champaign Marathon, will return in 2010 on May 1st. The April date was scratched due to the possibility of early snow.