Race the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

 
 

Make a difference for people living with disabilities by running the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon to benefit Achilles International. The iconic race across the Windy City to Grant Park, is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

When you join Team Achilles, you not only receive personalized fundraising and training support, you help others one day reach the start line.

  • Team Achilles runner Antonio smiling with arms outstretched and Chicago Marathon race bib

    Fundraising Requirement

    All participants must fulfill a $3,000 fundraising requirement before Chicago Marathon race day. Your credit card information is required to secure your entry.

  • Team Achilles female charity runner

    Team Achilles Runners Receive:

    • Guaranteed entry into the marathon

    • A Team Achilles jersey

    • A personal fundraising page and tips to help you meet your fundraising goal

    • Training tips

Do you have your own race entry and want to support Team Achilles? Contact Kelly O’Brien at kobrien@achillesinternational.org to learn more.

For more details on the Chicago Marathon’s race time limit, vaccine requirements and deferral updates, visit their official race page here. *Please note, registration for athletes with disabilities will open later this fall on the official Bank of America Chicago Marathon website.

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