BANK OF AMERICA Chicago Marathon 

The Organization for Autism Research will be back at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 10th, 2027!  Join the RUN FOR AUTISM  team and help fund autism research and awareness. 
 

NEED AN ENTRY? 

Runners who need an entry into the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon can apply to join the RUN FOR AUTISM team for guaranteed entry.  

Apply using the 2027 Application Form. This form asks you to answer some questions about why you'd like to join the RUN FOR AUTISM team and outline how you plan to raise the $2,500/$2,800 fundraising commitment. Strong applicants will provide detailed answers to each question and express a strong commitment to supporting the autism community.  Applications will close on November 8th, 2026, at 5pm EST, with application decisions rolling and a status update provided for applicants by December 8th.  
 

HAVE AN ENTRY?

 

FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT: 

$2500: Guaranteed race entry: You pay your Chicago race entry fee
$2800: Guaranteed race entry: OAR pays your Chicago race entry fee
 
$500: Participants with their own entry

• Please note if you select this registration option you must send us proof of your Chicago Marathon acceptance (email, screenshot, etc.) within two weeks of team registration. 

The first $500 in fundraising is due on May 1, 2027. If you fail to meet this deadline, your spot will be released to a runner on the waitlist.  

All fundraising is due two weeks after the race: October 24th, 2027. 
 

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 Opportunity to earn team gear through our Fundraising Incentive program