Become a SoleMate for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 13! 

Click here to make a donation to a current team member

Girls on the Run can GUARANTEE your entry for the
Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

We would also love to have you run for us if you are already registered for the race, and please note, men are welcome to join! We get that question often. 

IF YOU NEED AN ENTRY FOR THE MARATHON:  You may choose either a $750 or the $925 commitment level. At the $750 level we will give you access to an entry, but you will be responsible for paying the $175 marathon registration fee.  At the $925 level Girls on the Run will pay for your entry.  Click here to become a SoleMate to guarantee your entry for the race.  Both the $750 and $925 levels come with free CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) training and a CARA membership. There is a $26 registration fee to cover the cost of your Nike team singlet and postage so that we can ensure that all of the money you raise goes directly to providing scholarships for our girls. 

Note, you are committing to use a guaranteed charity entry if you choose this option. If you are already registered for the race or if you got in through the lottery please see below for information about joining the team as an "open registration" runner.

IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE RACE (MEANING YOU REGISTERED DURING OPEN REGISTRATION OR GOT IN THROUGH THE LOTTERY) : You may choose either a $300 or $600 fundraising commitment level and you will enjoy all of the benefits outlined below! Please note, free CARA training and a CARA membership are only offered at the $600 level and up.  Click here to become a SoleMate if you already have an entry for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. 

There is a $26 registration fee to cover the cost of your Nike team singlet and postage so that we can ensure that all of the money you raise goes directly to providing scholarships for our girls. 

As a SoleMate for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon you will receive a number of fantastic benfits including: 

• Free training with CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) and a CARA membership*
• Free cheer-squad t-shirts for your friends and family
• A substantial (approximately 40%) discount on Garmin running watches
• A private, heated race-day venue with refreshments and private gear check
• Team workshops on core strength, stretching and injury prevention
• A free one-year, all-access Chicago Athletic Clubs gym membership for the first three SoleMates to raise $2,500
• And much more!

* Free training with CARA is offered at the $600, $750 and $925 commitment levels only

Questions? Email Jessica at jessica@gotrchicago.org or call 773-342-1250 ext. 25. 

To see pictures of last year's SoleMates team at The Bank of America Chicago Marathon click here!