BOURBONNAIS, IL – Amid a whopping 47,000 runners at the 45th Chicago Marathon, Bourbonnais’ own Lenny Baumann made headlines with a phenomenal performance, clinching the 177th spot in the race. An incredible achievement among a sea of international participants.
Sunday’s race featured over 47,000 runners in the 26.2-mile race, including 60+ local residents entering the field, including 37 runners from Bourbonnais.
Leading the charge with stellar times, Lenny Baumann clocked an impressive 02:30:43. Bethany Clifton and Kankakee’s Maddie MacGilvray were two of the youngest entrees from the area, while seasoned participants like Dana Byers and Anthony Woodson, embodied the diverse age range of the local competitors, each bringing their unique experiences and strengths to the race.
This year’s marathon was monumental in its attendance, and the performance of Bourbonnais’ runners resonated strongly amid the sea of global participants. Every stride taken by our local heroes, whether young trailblazers or experienced marathoners, was a testament to Bourbonnais’s unwavering spirit and love for the sport.
Bourbonnais Participants in the Chicago Marathon 2023
- Joshua Bass – Age Division: 40-44, Half Finish: 02:34:39, Full Finish: 05:37:47
- Lenny Baumann – Age Division: 20-24, Half Finish: 01:14:01, Full Finish: 02:30:43
- Merissa Berns-Gray (listed twice) – Age Division: 40-44, Half Finish: 02:24:01, Full Finish: 04:59:05
- Zachary Blochowski – Age Division: 25-29, Half Finish: 02:05:52, Full Finish: 04:33:01
- Alexa Burkholder – Age Division: 20-24, Half Finish: 02:21:03, Full Finish: 04:54:23
- Dana Byers – Age Division: 60-64, Half Finish: 02:47:38, Full Finish: 06:23:46
- Morgan Byers – Age Division: 25-29, Half Finish: 02:47:38, Full Finish: 06:23:45
- Alli Carpenter – Age Division: 20-24, Half Finish: 02:24:26, Full Finish: 04:52:08
- Matthew Carpenter – Age Division: 20-24, Half Finish: 02:24:25, Full Finish: 04:52:05
- Bethany Clifton – Age Division: 19 and under
- Paul Dykstra – Age Division: 40-44, Half Finish: 01:58:37, Full Finish: 04:06:27
- Kristin Fase – Age Division: 20-24
- Nathan Foor – Age Division: 40-44, Half Finish: 01:44:57, Full Finish: 03:42:19
- Megan Garcia – Age Division: 25-29
- Andrew Goodrich – Age Division: 40-44, Half Finish: 02:22:28, Full Finish: 05:24:51
- Melissa Halcomb – Age Division: 45-49, Half Finish: 02:15:18, Full Finish: 04:59:53
- Diganta Kalita – Age Division: 45-49, Half Finish: 02:05:27, Full Finish: 04:26:53
- Betsy Keller – Age Division: 40-44, Half Finish: 02:03:48, Full Finish: 04:26:48
- Lucille LaMar – Age Division: 20-24, Half Finish: 02:54:45, Full Finish: 06:32:17
- Jessica Lee – Age Division: 25-29, Half Finish: 02:54:45, Full Finish: 06:32:17
- Jared Macari – Age Division: 35-39, Half Finish: 01:32:12, Full Finish: 03:05:38
- Sara Marion – Age Division: 35-39, Half Finish: 02:51:39, Full Finish: 06:05:47
- Arlene Martin – Age Division: 55-59, Full Finish: PND
- Haily McBride – Age Division: 20-24
- Shane McWhorter – Age Division: 35-39, Half Finish: 02:45:01, Full Finish: 05:50:44
- Richard Minton – Age Division: 55-59, Half Finish: 02:24:57, Full Finish: 05:38:28
- Claire Mountain – Age Division: 20-24, Half Finish: 01:56:36, Full Finish: 03:58:09
- Victoria Nelin – Age Division: 35-39
- Amanda Paarlberg – Age Division: 25-29, Half Finish: 02:24:27, Full Finish: 04:59:22
- Jonathan Perabeau – Age Division: 20-24, Half Finish: 01:58:20, Full Finish: 04:05:16
- Dana Pippin – Age Division: 35-39, Half Finish: 02:23:35, Full Finish: 05:49:17
- Julie Sieling – Age Division: 50-54
- Christopher Tudor – Age Division: 35-39, Half Finish: 02:18:06, Full Finish: 06:10:42
- Brian Vaughn – Age Division: 40-44, Half Finish: 02:24:17, Full Finish: 05:06:37
- Ellie Vega – Age Division: 20-24
- Jordan Vega – Age Division: 25-29
- Michael Wade – Age Division: 30-34, Half Finish: 02:24:29, Full Finish: 05:09:19
- Aaron Wheeler – Age Division: 35-39, Half Finish: 02:33:09, Full Finish: 05:23:21
- Cara Wheeler – Age Division: 55-59
- Anthony Woodson – Age Division: 60-64
- Jessica Zillmer – Age Division: 25-29, Half Finish: 02:24:15, Full Finish: 04:57:56
Bradley Participants in the Chicago Marathon 2023:
- Jarrett Galloway: Age 25-29, Half: 01:57:21, Finish: 04:12:22
- Jacob Lamb: Age 30-34, Half: 01:57:51, Finish: 04:41:27
- Nate Mayo: Age 20-24, Half: 01:27:49, Finish: 02:56:03
- Aaron Staffer: Age 40-44
- Amy Smith: Age 20-24, Half: 02:21:52, Finish: 05:03:41
- Sara Soucie: Age 45-49
- Kathy Stockton: Age 50-54
- Hannah Thiele: Age 19 and under, Half: 03:07:11, Finish: 06:28:03
Manteno Participants in the Chicago Marathon 2023:
- Carrie Bishir: Age 35-39, Half: 02:57:17, Finish: 06:33:34
- Jessica Davis: Age 35-39
- Marc DeWitt: Age 40-44, Half: 02:34:15, Finish: 05:35:06
- Monica Filson: Age 50-54
- Casey Meier: Age 40-44, Half: 01:51:35, Finish: 03:48:53
- Claudette Meyer: Age 45-49, Half: 01:57:52, Finish: 04:22:30
- Mary Turner: Age 30-34, Half: 02:22:18, Finish: 04:43:21
Kankakee Participants in the Chicago Marathon 2023:
- Timoney Elliot: Age 35-39, Half: 02:50:51, Finish: 06:04:05
- Jaclyn Gercius: Age 45-49, Half: 01:56:05, Finish: 04:00:08
- Jenna Gray: Age 35-39, Half: 02:26:58, Finish: 05:08:01
- Elizabeth James: 35-39, Half: 02:51:40, Finish: 06:07:03
- Marlow Jones: Age 50-54, Half: 02:35:40, Finish: 05:58:39
- Ashley Kamholz: Age 25-29, Half: 02:29:17, Finish: 05:15:14
- Maddie MacGilvray: Age 19 and under, Half: 02:37:31, Finish: 05:10:32
- Jessica Serafini: Age 35-39, Finish: 07:32:17
- Ryan Utrifing: Age 20-24
Watseka Participants in the Chicago Marathon 2023:
- Meagan Bechely: Age: 35-39, Half: 02:16:24, Finish: 04:54:42
