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2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - October 10, 2027

Team for Kids runners receive guaranteed entry to the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon while raising critical funds to support NYRR youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners. Rising New York Road Runners - NYRR’s free youth program and events platform - helps to build students’ motivation, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. You can help further that mission and inspire the next generation of runners and athletes by running with Team for Kids in the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Runners who already have an entry OR with a deferred entry should email teamforkids@nyrr.org for sign-up instructions.

The Team for Kids Advantage

Perks of running with Team for Kids include:

• Guaranteed entry to the 2027 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 coach-supported training plan
• 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 $2,500, due in full by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, September 22, 2027. The sign-up process requires a payment method to be saved to your profile. If the fundraising pledge is not met, the remaining balance is charged to the card on file on Thursday, September 23, 2027.

Additionally, 30% ($750) of your fundraising commitment must be fundraised or donated by Wednesday, May 12, 2027 to be invited to register for the event. NYRR will charge any balance of this initial $750 to the credit card on file on Thursday, May 13, 2027.

In addition to the fundraising pledge, TFK members are responsible for a $85 TFK sign-up fee and the race registration fee.