26.2 miles for the kids

Bank of America Chicago Marathon® | Sunday, October 12, 2025

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Go the distance for kids in 2025. Learn more.

We've Raised
$60240.47
 
 
 
 
Goal: $850,000
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Every Mile, For Every Child

For the past two decades, hundreds of runners have come together to run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon while supporting the patients and families at Lurie Children's. You'll receive experienced coaching, expert fundraising advice, support from our staff and a race day singlet. You'll also get a personal fundraising page where you can post messages and photos, and manage email campaigns. Throughout their training, runners work towards the required fundraising goal to help ensure a brighter and healthier future for our patients.

  • Guaranteed entry for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
  • Complimentary 19-week training program through Chicago Endurance Sports.
  • Lurie Children’s Marathon Team running singlet for race day and two t-shirts for your supporters.
  • Team Kick-Off Party and Team Pasta Dinner to meet fellow team members.
  • Fundraising incentives and online tools to help you exceed your individual fundraising goal.
  • Exclusive race day access to Race Day Resort provided by Chicago Endurance Sports.
  • Dedicated staff contact to support you in your journey to reach your goals.
  • The incredible feeling of knowing that your effort and endurance will provide a brighter and healthier future for the 239,000 patients treated at Lurie Children’s each year.
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PLEASE NOTE: Runners must complete all Lurie Children’s Marathon Team requirements AND Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration requirements, including payment of the runner fee to the Chicago Marathon.

Registering for our team DOES NOT automatically register you for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Steps to secure your entry through Bank of America will be emailed to you after registering with our team.

Learn more at www.chicagomarathon.com

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26.2
miles

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29
neighborhoods

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Support
families

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Fund life-
saving care

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Do More With Every Mile

Every year, runners on our Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Team are cheered on by friends and families of Lurie Children's. With training, motivation and support from donors, Team Lurie Children's runs every mile for every child at Lurie Children's. Together, they have raised more than $8.5 million for our patients and families.

Your Impact
Top Individual Fundraisers
Lindsay Nelson
Raised $4,587.15
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James McCaskey
Raised $4,284.22
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Bradley Wyatt
Raised $2,001.17
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Kelly Youland
Raised $1,787.39
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Sierra Jones
Raised $1,784.23
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Top Fundraising Groups
Mighty Madeline
Raised $7,344.36
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Team Liam
Raised $4,076.50
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A Little Lighter
Raised $2,725.45
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Lau Family 2025
Raised $2,686.50
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Benny's World
Raised $853.15
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