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BANK OF AMERICA Chicago Marathon 

The Organization for Autism Research will be back at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 12th, 2025!  Join the RUN FOR AUTISM  team and help fund autism research and awareness. 
 

NEED AN ENTRY? 

Runners who need an entry can guarantee their spot in the race by registering for the RUN FOR AUTISM team at the register button above (team full for 2025).  Please note that your Chicago race entry is reserved but not claimed until you complete a second registration step through the race, sent after fundraising $500. 
 

HAVE AN ENTRY?

Runners who already secured entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (through the lottery, distance series, time-qualification etc.) can register for the RUN FOR AUTISM team and fundraise for OAR.  Select the "Have Entry" registration option when registering. 
 

FUNDRAISING Committment: 

Register during the Pre-Lottery period:
  • $1,500 – Guaranteed race entry - YOU pay your entry fee
  • $1,800 - Guaranteed race entry - OAR will pay your entry fee

Register during the Post-Lottery period:  Starting on 11/22/2024: Team full as of 12/12
  • $2,100 – Guaranteed race entry - YOU pay your race entry
  • $2,400 - Guaranteed race entry - OAR will pay your entry fee

Participants with their own entry: Unlimited entry spots left! 
  • $250 

All fundraising is due two weeks after the race: October 26th, 2024. 
 

Team Perks:

  • Guaranteed race entry
  • RUN FOR AUTISM singlet & tech shirt
  • Runners' Recognition Dinner
  • Pre & post-race team headquarters at The Blackstone Hotel
  • OAR finisher's medal
  • Free membership & marathon training with CARA
  • Personalized RUN FOR AUTISM online fundraising page 
  • Training & fundraising support from RUN FOR AUTISM staff