If you are looking to place sports bets on the 2024 Chicago Marathon or the TSC New York Marathon, it’s the best time to prepare. These prestigious athletic events will welcome many elite runners in the men’s and women’s races, with athletes from across the world looking to make history.
So, will Ruth Chepngetich bag her third title from the Chicago Marathon in the star-studded lineup that includes Ethiopian marathoner Sutume Kebede? Can Hellen Obiri defend her title in the New York City Marathon after winning bronze in France?
This guide analyzes key tips and betting strategies you can use when making predictions on the Chicago and New York marathons in 2024.
Chicago Marathon 2024 betting tips
Men’s event prediction – Amos Kipruto and Vincent Ngetich to finish among top three
When betting on the 2024 Chicago Marathon, your focus should be on the favorites. It’s rare for underdogs in the men’s races to record a surprise win. As such, avoid sleepers in the Chicago Marathon and bet on high-profile competitors.
The Chicago Marathon will take place on 13th October 2024, but the odds will be released on 3rd October. The Men’s tournament will include celebrated athletes like Amos Kipruto, who has the fastest personal best record of 2:03:13 recorded in the 2022 Tokyo Marathon. The event will also feature Vincent Ngetich from Kenya, who finished second at the Berlin Marathon last fall with a 2:03:13 on the clock. Both Amos and Ngetich are strong contenders for the men’s title and you can bet on them with the Fanduel Sportsbook.
Women’s event prediction – Chepngetich and Kebede to finish among the top three
In the women’s race, Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich is the favorite in her quest to win her third title. The prolific racer won the 2021 and 2022 Chicago marathons and came in second last year after losing the title to Sifan Hassan. As such, Chepngetich hopes to reclaim her title in 2024 and bounce back from her 9th-place finish in the 2024 London Marathon this April. However, the Kenyan racer will face an uphill task to win the race in the star-studded field that includes the fastest female marathoner Sutume Kebede.
2024 New York Marathon betting tips
Men’s field prediction – Tamirat Tola to win
The 2024 NYC marathon will showcase the defending champion Tamirat Tola going against top marathoners in the Men’s tournament on 3rd November. Tamirat is among the favorites for this race after winning an Olympic gold medal in Paris this summer. The Ethiopian star is looking forward to becoming the second runner in the NYC Marathon after Olympic gold.
Last year, Tola won the NYC Marathon and broke Geoffrey Mutai’s 12-year course record after crossing the finishing line with 2:04:58 on the clock. Other strong contenders who have eyes on the title include the 2021 NYC marathon champion Albert Korir, Abel Kipchumba, and 2019 NYC champion Geoffrey Kamworor. Additionally, Kenya’s Evans Chebet hopes to return to the top spot this year after winning the 2022 NYC marathon and the Boston Marathons in 2022 and 2023.
Women’s field prediction – Hellen Obiri to win
In the women’s field, the 42.2-kilometer race through New York’s popular five boroughs will feature Kenya star Helen Obiri who has won three Olympic medals and seven world championship titles. Obiri also won the 2024 and 2023 Boston Marathons. The Kenyan star won bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics and has started preparing to compete in New York.
The women’s event will also feature past champions like Edna Kiplangat (2010) and Sharon Lokedi (2022) of Kenya. American standouts Aliphine Tuliamuk, Des Linden, and Jenny Simpson will also compete in the race. However, Obiri seems like the best bet to make for the women’s event in the New York marathon.
