Runners hit the pavement Sunday morning for the Bank of America 13.1 Half Marathon in Garfield Park. Participants ran through the city's West Side while viewing some of the historical sites along the course route—starting in Garfield Park,

The marathon draws people from all over the city, state, and country. Last year, some international participants participated.

CHICAGO - Another major Chicago race is stepping off this Sunday on the city’s West Side. The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 is expected to begin at 7 a.m., and thousands of runners will participate. The 13.1-mile race will start and end in Garfield Park and runners will make their way through Humboldt Park and Douglass Park.