FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CHICAGO - The devastating news on the passing of world record marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, is a huge tragedy and loss for our sport. Such a sudden end to a promising career and to unforeseen talents for a young 24 year old. We send our condolences to his family and dear friends for a remarkable individual. We console runners of our CARA community in honoring a wonderful person and athlete to be remembered. Kiptum just recently graced us with a record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, to cement our hometown, as one of the greatest courses in history. 2:00:35 will be remembered on the day of February 11th, 2024 as the mark of an extraordinary effort by a man with undisputed raw talent, that was destined for more.
Kelvin Kiptum Cheruiyot was a Kenyan long-distance runner and the marathon world record holder at the time of his death. He was the only person in history to run the marathon under two hours and one minute in a record-eligible race. He ran three of the seven fastest marathons in history.
The Chicago Area Runners Association, CARA, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to serving and advocating for the local running community. We are Chicagoland’s running club, providing accessible opportunities for all runners to train, race, learn, be social and volunteer.
CARA is the nation’s third-largest running club, serving as the voice of local runners, as well as providing over 1,300 dates of programming and events per year. Learn more at www.cararuns.org.