Chicago Marathon
Charity Bibs
with CharityTeams
No lottery required. Choose a nonprofit, commit to raising $3,500, and run the world’s fastest big-city marathon with a team behind you.
What is a Chicago Marathon Charity Bib?
A Chicago Marathon charity bib is a guaranteed race entry that bypasses the lottery. Instead of hoping your name gets drawn, charity runners commit to raising a minimum fundraising amount, in CharityTeams’ case, $3,500, for a nonprofit partner organization.
The Chicago Marathon is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors and consistently ranked among the fastest marathon courses in the world. Its flat, city-center layout through 29 neighborhoods makes it a top choice for first-time marathoners and runners chasing a personal best alike.
When you run Chicago with CharityTeams, you receive expert marathon coaching, group training runs, full fundraising infrastructure and guidance, race-week team events, official CharityTeams gear, and a community supporting you from your first training run to the Grant Park finish line.
2026 Partners
Choose your cause.
Select a nonprofit partner when you apply. Each organization provides fundraising support and race-day community events.
Dave McGillivray Foundation
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Timeline
From waitlist to finish line.
What's Included
You’re not just getting a bib.
Guaranteed Chicago Marathon entry, no lottery required
Expert marathon coaching from certified coaches
Group training runs and race-pace sessions throughout the season
Full fundraising infrastructure: campaign page, templates, donor tools
Official CharityTeams race kit and team gear
Race-week team events: team dinner, shakeout run, and post-race celebration
Direct connection with your nonprofit partner community
Post-race fundraising report and donor stewardship
24/7 team support from application through finish line
FAQ
Chicago Marathon charity bib FAQs
No. A CharityTeams charity bib is a guaranteed Chicago Marathon entry that bypasses the lottery. Your commitment to raise $3,500 for a nonprofit is your entry.
The minimum is $3,500. CharityTeams provides every tool, template, and strategy to help you reach your goal. Most runners hit their minimum within 6 to 8 weeks of launching their campaign.
The Chicago Marathon is one of the fastest marathon courses in the world, flat, scenic, and electric. 26.2 miles through 29 Chicago neighborhoods to a Grant Park finish line.
Fill out the form on this page. We'll notify you as soon as a spot opens. Early waitlist registrants receive priority consideration.
Expert marathon coaching, group training runs, fundraising templates, race-week team events, official team gear, and a team that's with you every step of the way.
We expect to confirm 2026 Chicago Marathon charity bib availability in July 2026. Join the waitlist now to be first in line.
Be first when 2026 Chicago
Marathon bibs open
Limited spots. Be first when they open.
We’ll notify you as soon as availability is confirmed for 2026.
No commitment. We will only email you about 2026 Chicago Marathon charity bibs.