Chris Derrick
QT: 2:12:50
Residence: Portland, OR
Hometown: Naperville, IL
College: Stanford University
Age on Race Day: 29
Affiliation: Nike Bowerman Track Club
Qualifying Race: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2017
Marathon Best: 2:12:50
Social Handles: Instagram - @CDerrickRun
Favorite inspirational quote: "Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda
Favorite book: Ender's Game
Favorite song to run to: Backstreets - Bruce Springsteen
Favorite post-race indulgence: The Gimme Mo' IPA from Crux Brewing
Of Note:
- Competed in 2012 and 2016 Trials at 10,000m, placing 4th and 5th, respectively
- Won team silver medal at 2013 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
- Competed at 10,000m in 2013 IAAF World Championships
- 3-time USATF Cross Country Champion, 2013-2015; 2018 USATF Half Marathon Champion
- Broke his ankle when he stepped in a pothole during a race in August 2019
