The 1981 Chicago Marathon was the fifth running of the annual marathon race in Chicago, United States and was held on September 27. The elite men's and women's races were won by Americans Phil Coppess (2:16:13 hours) and Tina Gandy (2:49:39). A total of 4252 runners finished the race, an increase of over 600 from the previous year.[1]

5th Chicago Marathon
VenueChicago, United States
DatesSeptember 27
Champions
MenPhil Coppess (2:16:13)
WomenTina Gandy (2:49:39)
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Results

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Position Athlete Nationality Time
  Phil Coppess   United States 2:16:13
  Tony Shockency   United States 2:17:15
  Frank Shorter   United States 2:17:27.7
4 Robert Busby   United States 2:17:44
5 David Hinz   United States 2:18:03
6 Kevin Higdon   United States 2:19:37
7 Joseph Sheeran   United States 2:20:15
8 Garry Bjorklund   United States 2:20:26
9 Gerald Krane   United States 2:22:22
10 John Wellerding   United States 2:23:35

Women

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Position Athlete Nationality Time
  Tina Gandy   United States 2:49:39
  Charlene Groet   United States 2:56:33
  Betty Johnny   United States 2:58:05
4 Betty Hite   United States 2:58:58
5 Sue Petersen   United States 2:59:16
6 Karen Bukowski   United States 3:04:47
7 Moo Thorpe   United States 3:05:40
8 Jayne Schiff   United States 3:06:43
9 Patricia Elmer   United States 3:06:46
10 Peggy McAleer   United States 3:08:38

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