TEAM CHIPARKS - 2026 CHICAGO MARATHON

Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Team ChiParks
2026 Charity Team

Make your miles extra meaningful by running your 2026 Chicago Marathon with Team ChiParks!

Team ChiParks charity team runners receive free guaranteed entry, training, perks - and the most park spirit.

No need to rely on drawing application! With our charity team, your spot is secured and your fundraising supports the 501c3 partner of the Chicago parks. Team ChiParks runners are required to raise a standard minimum of $2,200.

Since 2013, our team has fundraised nearly $2.5 million in total. As runners, we know you value the importance of parks for personal and public health. You run in the parks - now run for the parks!

Chicago Parks Foundation is a proud charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series.

2026 FUNDRAISING GUIDELINES

$2,200 (USD) Fundraising Minimum
Registration opens 10/21/2025

Additional Races

Get started now by completing the 2026 Team ChiParks application form:

2026 TCP Chicago Marathon Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

I hereby grant permission to the Chicago Parks Foundation the use of this email address to be imported to their mailing list to receive any and all forms of communication via email.

2026 RACES

Which event(s) are you interested in participating in with Team ChiParks?

2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - October 11, 2026

2026 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 - June 7, 2026

ADDITIONAL INFO

How did you hear about Team ChiParks and the Chicago Parks Foundation?

Why do you want to run for the Chicago Parks Foundation's charity team?

What previous fundraising experience do you have?

If you are selected to join Team ChiParks, you will be contacted by the Charity Team Manager who will provide more information and details on how to register.

Please Note: Completing the application does NOT complete or guarantee your registration. Our Charity Team Manager will follow up within 1-2 business days after you submit to continue the process (starting 10/21/25).

When you join Team ChiParks, you’ll receive:

FREE GUARANTEED ENTRY to the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (with $2,200 fundraising commitment)
TRAINING opportunities with Chicago Area Runners Association and Chicago Endurance Sports (group training and virtual options available; registration fees covered by Chicago Parks Foundation!)
PERSONAL HAKU FUNDRAISING PAGE for your supporters to directly donate to your fundraising goal
STEP-BY-STEP SUPPORT from our Charity Team Manager including newsletters, tips, fun runs and more
FREE GEAR including your Team ChiParks technical running singlet
GRANT PARK RACE DAY PARTY TENT just steps from the finish line with private gear check, private porta-potties, physical therapy support, plenty of refreshments and amenities for you and your guests to enjoy before and after the race!
UNLIMITED PARK SPIRIT! Your fundraising supports the Chicago Parks Foundation’s work as the nonprofit and community-building partner to our city’s incredible parks.