new application process below
Team for Kids is currently transitioning to a new fundraising platform. Please follow the instructions below to guarantee your spot in the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Do not sign up using the button above. Applications submitted using this button cannot be honored.
- Please submit your application via this link.
- Runners who already have an entry OR with a deferred entry should email [email protected] for sign-up instructions.
THE TEAM FOR KIDS ADVANTAGE
Perks of running with Team for Kids include:
- Guaranteed entry to the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Unlimited access to our team of coaches via email and phone and coached workouts in NYC
- Complimentary access to our online training app
- Fundraising resources and support, including a personal fundraising page, to help you meet your fundraising goal
- Signature Team for Kids green racing singlet
FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT
Team for Kids runners commit to fundraising a minimum of $1,500 for runners signing up on or before Thursday, November 21, 2024, and $2,100 for runners signing up after Chicago's drawing closes on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Team for Kids fundraising is due in full by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. If the fundraising pledge is not met, the remaining balance is charged to the card on file on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
In addition to the fundraising pledge, TFK members are responsible for a $107 TFK sign-up fee. The race registration fee is covered by Team for Kids.