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The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter is proud to have partnered with hundreds of athletes throughout the years in one of the largest TeamALS programs nationwide. Combining physical endurance with a fierce dedication to fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease, TeamALS has raised close to two million dollars toward care, research, and advocacy while spreading awareness about ALS with every step they take.
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TeamALS runners are a special group of athletes who participate in the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon in support of the ALS community through The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter. The 45th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 8, 2023. If you or someone you know might be ready to accept this huge challenge and take the journey of a lifetime, start your registration today!
Our TeamALS charity runners receive complimentary training, a race shirt, fundraising platform, pre-race dinner, access to the private race day suite, plus much more. Please connect with our Run Coordinator, Sarah Brandt, at sarah@alsachicago.org, for instructions on registering. To support a 2023 TeamALS runner, use the button below to connect to their fundraising page.
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TeamALS members must secure a bib for the Chicago Marathon, and must first reach out to Sarah Brandt to do so. Once registration is complete, we can approve your entry, then runners set a fundraising goal, customize their page, and fundraise for the cause as they prepare for the challenge of the marathon on October 8, 2023. TeamALS members receive training support, race gear, and access to fundraising and training tools.
The ALS Association offers numerous resources and services for TeamALS participants to help reach both their physical and fundraising goals. Additionally, TeamALS participants are joining a community of fellow athletic enthusiasts that will push, cheer and celebrate together throughout the lifecycle of the event.
Contact Sarah at sarah@alsachicago.org or call 312-932-0000.
There are a select number of volunteer positions available at the Race Expo during the days before the race, throughout race weekend, as well as cheering on TeamALS at our designated cheer stations during the run. More information will be available closer to the race date. Please contact Kat Lamar at kathryn@alsachicago.org or call 312-932-0000 if you are interested.
Yes, charity runners for the Chicago Marathon are required to meet a fundraising minimum of $1750 and cover registration fees charged by BofA Chicago Marathon for the race. For more information, visit the Chicago Marathon's FAQ guide.
The ALS Association has created online fundraising tools to make it easier for you to reach your goal, and we can help you with materials, ideas, and other resources. Once you start asking people for support, you will be surprised how quickly donations come in.
This money funds cutting-edge research, enables advocacy on the political front, and provides service in the form of community support and financial accommodation to those living with ALS. To get more information on how The ALS Association uses contributions, please click here.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. To learn more about the disease, click here.
If you need more information about TeamALS, please contact Sarah at sarah@alsachicago.org or call 312-932-0000.
"From the friendly Midwest spirit, to the flat course, to the photo finish inside Memorial Stadium, this is a race not to be missed."
You're invited to join The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter in our second year as an official charity partner with the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend. We are excited to continue to grow our endurance program and offer more options to our charity runners. The Illinois Marathon has several distances, including a 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, and even a relay, and they all take place from April 27-29, 2023.
Participants can sign up, select your charity, and fundraise via the event website. All participants running for the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter who fundraise $100 or more will recieve a Run to Defeat ALS race shirt. Email Sarah with your preferred distance for your registration discount code today!
Visit the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend website here for more information about the event. Please contact Sarah at sarah@alsachicago.org or call 312-932-0000 if you have any questions about running as a participant for the Chapter.
If you'd like to be a part of this special weekend as a volunteer, please contact Kat Lamar at kathryn@alsachicago.org or call 312-932-0000. Volunteer positions are available for individuals and groups. More information and the volunteer registration link will be available closer to the race date.
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