Approximately 30 CEOs will be focusing on something other than their companies' bottom line this upcoming fourth quarter: the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon finish line.

The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon and CEO Challenge LLC announce the first ever CEO Marathon Challenge taking place at this year's LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, October 7, 2007. The CEO Marathon Challenge is open to 30 CEOs, presidents, company owners and c-suite executives of companies with at least $5 million in annual gross revenue ($2.5 million for women).

Participating CEOs will receive a guaranteed entry into one of the world's greatest races and the opportunity to test themselves against fellow "type-A" CEOs who share their passion for running. Past runners in other challenges have included: Templeton's Mark Holowesko, Tudor Investments' John Macfarlane, Lending Tree's Doug Lebda, Toshiba Europe's Andy Bass and Lycos Founder and Decision Matrix Group's Ted Philip.

"We've had a great number of top level executives and corporate leaders run our marathon in past years," said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. "But we are excited to have a formal arena for competitive business leaders to network, challenge and raise money for charity together."

CEO Challenges will make a significant contribution on behalf of each competing CEO to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, a charity that allows disabled athletes the opportunity to compete in their favorite sports.

Awards will be given to designated age groups, with the top finishers potentially gaining access to a World Marathon CEO Championship.

"I am thrilled to be working with LaSalle Bank for this marathon," said CEO Challenge President Ted Kennedy. "Based on our experience of hosting dozens of sport competitions for CEOs, we know that the participants will appreciate the fact that they will be competing against people who have the same time constraints and stresses as they do."

Interested participants can find additional information and instructions on how to register at http://www.ceochallenges.com/article.asp?c= 113.

The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Sunday, October 7, 2007 as 45,000 participants advance to the start line. Along with the massive field of recreational runners, the 26.2-mile course will welcome a full field of world renowned professional athletes drawn to the flat, fast, urban setting and the potential to break world and national records.

CEO Challenge LLC is a Boulder, CO company that is the world- leader in designing sport programs for CEOs, including CEO Marathon, Ironman, Golf, Cycling, Triathlon, and Driving Challenge events.