Chicago Marathon Prize Money
Kenyans Amos Kipruto and Alex Masai finished second and third, respectively, behind Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo at the 2025 Chicago Marathon.
Jacob Kiplimo made history by becoming the first Ugandan to win the Chicago Marathon, executing a perfect race to shake off his main competitor, John Korir.
- Jacob Kiplimo: $100,000 (KSh 12.8 million) for first place
- Amos Kipruto: $75,000 (KSh 9.6 million) for second place
- Alex Masai: $50,000 (KSh 6 million) for third place
Jacob Kiplimo's win marked only his second marathon major after finishing second in London earlier this year.
Author's summary: Kenyan athletes won significant prize money despite losing to Kiplimo.