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2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Team Special Olympics Chicago

2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Team Special Olympics Chicago

Thank you for your interest in running the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with Team Special Olympics Chicago!  If you were not able to register for the the race through the lottery system, we do have available entries and would be honored to have you join our team!  The first step is to create a personal fundraising page.    Please read through the details below and then click the "Join Now" link at the top of this page.  Once we receive confirmation that your page has been created, we will be in touch regarding your registration into the the race.

We welcome your participation on our team as we raise awareness and funds which will allow us to enhance our athlete programs. We will reward your efforts with great benefits including:

Fundraising tips and guidance!

Free trip to LasVegas Marathon/Half Marathon for our top fundraiser!

Free tech training shirt!

Race day headquarters at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant on home stretch of the course!
 
Free race day parking for our top 25 fundraisers!
 
Indoor race prep facilities on race morning!
 
Free pre-race continental breakfast!
Free post-race beverages and massage!
Free race entry! $175 value!  (This fee will be refunded to you once you reach your $1,000 fundraising minimum).

Again this year, there is no registration fee to join our running team. We do ask that all members raise a minimum of $1000 (same minimum as last three years) by October 1. You will be required to guarantee any shortage with a credit card at that time and we will issue a credit as your donations continue to come in until you reach your goal. Whether you are a veteran or beginner, we will reward your efforts and guide you every step of the way. We send out regular newsletters with fundraising and training tips and look forward to staying connected!

We provide a free entry to our runners and will refund you the entry fee once you reach your minimum fundraising goal of $1000 (fundraising deadline of October 1, 2013).

Just click on the above "Join Now" button to register for our team and to create your personal fundraising page.

Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity. We are truly honored to have you join our team and are looking forward to celebrating your accomplishment!