The Chicago Marathon
Each year the Chicago marathon is run in early October.
The course of the marathon takes the runners over five of the downtown bridges.
These photos capture runners as they cross the five bridges.
First runners cross the N. Columbus Dr bridge - ©2011 Patricia Armell
The Chicago Marathon underway at the N. Columbus Dr bridge
Runners crossing the N. State St bridge - ©2011 Patricia Armell
Spectators cheer runners at the N. State St bridge
Runners and spectators at the N. La Salle St bridge - ©2011 Patricia Armell
Runners pass a N. La Salle St bridgehouse
Wheel chair athelete crossing the N. Franklin St bridge - ©2011 Patricia Armell
Encouraging the runners at N. Franklin St - ©2011 Patricia Armell
Runners and spectators at the N. Franklin St bridge
Leaving the N. Franklin St bridge - ©2011 Patricia Armell
Spectators encourage runners at W. Adams St bridge
Runners crossing the W. Adams St bridge - ©2011 Patricia Armell
