4 Races, 1 Cause

Join Chicago Run in our commitment to empowering youth with equitable access to physical activity. We have four opportunities to put meaning behind your miles in 2026:

  • Los Angles Marathon March 8

  • Bank of America Chicago 13.1 June7

  • Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 11

  • TCS New York City Marathon November 2

As a member of Team Chicago Run, your miles do more. The funds you raise provide immediate access to play, but the impact lasts a lifetime. By securing coaching and safe spaces to move, you help young people feel steady, supported, and connected to their community. You’re running for the finish line today so they can thrive For the Long Run.

I WANT TO JOIN TEAM CHICAGO RUN
 
 

The Team Chicago Run Experience

  • Guaranteed entry for the 2026 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 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:

Charity Entry

Chicago Run is accepting Team Chicago Run athletes through May 31st, 2026. If you are still seeing this message, we currently have bibs available. Runners who join our charity team receive a guaranteed race entry and commit to raising $2,700 in support of our programs.

Fundraising Commitment: $2,700

 

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.

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 kyra@chicagorun.org to learn more.

Please email tcr@chicagorun.org with any additional questions.