The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is taking place on October 12th, 2025.
Chicago Run is proud to be a part of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with our annual charity team, Team Chicago Run! Join Chicago Run in our commitment to empowering youth with equitable access to physical activity. You’ll build community, train for an exciting accomplishment, and have a lot of fun – all while knowing your miles are helping Chicago youth cross their own finish lines.
The Team Chicago Run Experience
Guaranteed entry for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Complimentary 19-week training program through Chicago Endurance Sports (virtual and group options) to motivate and prepare runners of all experience levels
Team Chicago Run marathon singlet or shirt for race day
Exclusive team opportunities, including virtual and in-person (subject to health guidelines) events to support your training, activities to connect you to our mission, celebrations to build a Team Chicago Run community, and a kick-off party to start the season
Race weekend experience and perks provided by Chicago Run, including a pre-race pasta dinner and race-day resort
Fundraising guidance and tools to help you meet and exceed your individual fundraising goal
Incentives, challenges, and raffle prizes throughout fundraising season
Chicago Run cheer section along the course!
Ways to Join Team Chicago Run:
Pre-Lottery Entry
The pre-lottery registration closed on November 21, 2024.
Post-Lottery Entry
Join Team Chicago Run after the official application window closes on November 21, 2024. Includes all benefits listed above.
Fundraising Commitment: $2,100
Self-Secured Entry
If you have already gained entry to the marathon as a legacy, deferral, time qualifier, or if you received an entry through the drawing, you can still choose to join Team Chicago Run as a way to bring more meaning to your experience.
Fundraising Commitment: $650 - Includes all Team Chicago Run benefits, race weekend activities, and includes virtual or group training.
Fundraising Commitment - $500 - Includes all Team Chicago Run benefits, race weekend activities, does NOT include virtual or group training.
Corporate Team Entry
Are you interested in creating a corporate team with Team Chicago Run?
Corporate teams of 5+ runners receive access to exclusive Team Chicago Run perks.
Email jordan@chicagorun.org to learn more.
Please email jordan@chicagorun.org with any additional questions.