1978 Chicago Marathon

The 1978 Chicago Marathon was the 2nd running of the annual marathon race in Chicago, United States and was held on September 24. The elite men's and women's races were won by Americans Mark Stanforth (2:19:20 hours) and Lynae Larsen (2:59:25). A total of 4053 runners finished the race, a near doubling from the previous year.[1]

2nd Chicago Marathon
VenueChicago, United States
DatesSeptember 24
Champions
MenMark Stanforth (2:19:20)
WomenLynae Larsen (2:59:25)

Results

Men

Position Athlete Nationality Time
Mark Stanforth United States2:19:20
Barney Klecker United States2:24:13
Dan Cloeter United States2:24:33
4Blair Bertaccini United States2:26:31
5Dean Reinke United States2:26:55
6Pat Chmiel United States2:27:22
7Les Myers United States2:29:39
8Robert Brown United States2:30:08
9Thomas Blumer United States2:30:08
10John Been United States2:30:33

Women

Position Athlete Nationality Time
Lynae Larsen United States2:59:25
Karen Doppes United States3:13:20
Debbie Hartsock United States3:13:25
4Marion Burchfield United States3:20:00
5Martha McCafferty United States3:22:45
6Susan Grossman United States3:25:00
7Mary Logan United States3:26:00
8Samatha Danner United States3:28:35
9Lydi Pallares United States3:29:35
10Sonja Liems United States3:29:55
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