CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Audacy’s 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) announced they have entered a multi-year agreement, with the station continuing as the official radio broadcast partner of the iconic event. The Score has been a media partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon since 2006.
As the official radio broadcast partner, 670 The Score will provide complete radio coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. This includes an extensive four-hour live race day radio broadcast and three Chicago Marathon shows featuring running experts and Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director, Carey Pinkowski in the weeks leading up to marathon Sunday.
“We are excited to announce the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will continue to air live on Chicago’s most listened-to sports radio station 670 The Score,” said Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. “Through our partnership we are able to provide runners and fans of the sport with live compelling coverage of one of the greatest marathons in the world.”
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and is broadcasted live annually on the first Sunday in October from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Live race day coverage features play-by-play action of the elite race from Chicago’s Josh Liss and professional analysts. The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 8.
“Our agreement with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is so much more than a contract. It’s a relationship and partnership that translates throughout all platforms with the Score and Audacy Chicago brands,” said Mitch Rosen, Director of Operations and Brand Manager, 670 The Score. The Marathon is a world-class event, and we couldn’t be more proud of our association.”
Fans of the sport can listen to 670 The Score coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon from anywhere at 670thescore.com/listen or by downloading the free Audacy app.
About the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon welcomes thousands of participants from more than 100 countries and all 50 states, including a world-class elite field, top regional and Masters runners, race veterans, debut marathoners and charity participants. The race’s iconic course takes participants through 29 vibrant neighborhoods on an architectural and cultural tour of Chicago. The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, will start and finish in Grant Park beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. In advance of the race, a three-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center Thursday, October 5 through Saturday, October 7. For more information about the event and how to get involved, go to chicagomarathon.com.
