Registration for the 2013 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K, the world’s largest 8-kilometer road race, closed today when the 40,000-participant capacity was reached, matching the largest field of registrants in the event’s 34-year history. Registration for the April 7 event opened on December 3. The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is an annual tradition that signals the kickoff to Chicago’s outdoor running season, which culminates with more...

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that U.S. Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein will return to the site of his breakthrough performance by competing in the 36^th annual event on October 13. Last fall, the Midwest native thrilled his regional fan base by finishing as the top American in Chicago and improving his marathon best by more than two minutes. His decision to return is fueled by the desire to set his sights even higher in 2013. more...

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced its full elite athlete field for the event’s 35^th running on October 7. Ethiopia’s Tsegaye Kebede tops a stacked roster of athletes hungry for a breakthrough performance on Chicago’s international stage, while the women’s field welcomes, among others, Werknesh Kidane of Ethiopia, coming off a fourth-place finish in the 10,000-meter race at the London Olympics.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that Liliya Shobukhova of Russia will go for an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in the event’s 35^th running on October 7. After she was unable to finish the Olympic Games Marathon on August 5 due to stomach cramps, Shobukhova, a pre-race gold medal favorite, will look to get back to her winning ways in Chicago where she is undefeated in three appearances.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that U.S. Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein will set his sights on the October 7 race after he represents Team USA in the 10,000 meters at the Olympic Games on August 4. The 35^th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will mark Ritzenhein’s first time toeing the line in Chicago and will be a unique opportunity for him to perform in a world-class competition less than 200 miles from his more...

Bank of America today announced a new Merrill Lynch Wealth Management advertising campaign. The campaign features two 30-second television spots capturing the strength and optimism that the Merrill Lynch brand represents to clients and their Advisors. more...

Bank of America today recognized Dr. José Oberholzer, director of the Chicago Diabetes Project, as the second annual recipient of the Mayor Richard M. Daley and Maggie Daley Award. The award was established in 2010 to honor the Bank of America Chicago Marathon participant who raised the most funds for charity through the annual world-class endurance event. Dr.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in record time today as the maximum 45,000 participants signed up in six days for the 35^th anniversary event. Demand to run the iconic race has increased significantly in recent years, closing 25 days faster than the previous record established last year. A decade ago, the 2003 event closed in 35 weeks.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In support of the ongoing charitable legacy of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Bank of America today announced a $1 million contribution to local after-school youth programming to help make opportunity possible for Chicagoland students and teachers. Bank of America Illinois President Tim Maloney and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the bank’s donation at a press conference today kicking off the 34^th annual Bank of more...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of America, the Official Bank of NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway, today announced $1 million in educational grants to nonprofit organizations in Charlotte and a series of programs that provide area students with NASCAR-themed curriculum and career opportunities, in conjunction with its title sponsorship of the Bank of America 500 on Saturday, October 15.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced a diverse group of international athletes – including several national record holders – who will match strides against Russia’s Liliya Shobukhova, America’s Ryan Hall, and Kenya’s Moses Mosop on the flat and fast streets of Chicago on October 9.

As the San Francisco Giants(R) begin the final stretch of the regular 2011 season, they will have an added incentive to produce one, two, three innings for fans. That's because Bank of America, the Official Bank of the Giants, today launched an integrated marketing program that ties the game's ultimate defensive play with the new BankAmericard Cash Rewards(TM) credit card that automatically rewards customers with 1 percent, 2 percent and up to 3 more...