October 11, 2026

Chicago Marathon 2026

Name: Chicago Marathon 2026
Start: 2025-09-21
Location: Chicago Marathon 2026

Race through the heart of the Windy City in one of the world’s renowned major marathons. Celebrated for its fast, flat streets and electric atmosphere, this iconic event attracts runners from across the globe, all eager to experience Chicago’s vibrant neighbourhoods on foot.

Launched in 1977, the Chicago Marathon has evolved into a world-class spectacle now featuring well over 40,000 participants. With its looped course, energetic crowds, and crisp autumn conditions, it’s an outstanding international marathon

I want a charity place

Registration fee: £100 (+VAT)
Fundraising pledge: £2500
Chicago, USA
October 11, 2026
020 7430 7788
[email protected]

Help to fund lifesaving research

Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.

Support for families
in crisis

Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Become a champion
for change

You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.

What to expect

You can be part of our Chicago Marathon team whether you secure your own place independently of the charity or are allocated one of our Chicago Marathon charity places. When you join our team, you will receive the following support from us:

Regular emails to provide top tips
A bright and colourful running top
A digital fundraising pack containing lots of fundraising advice

If you would like one of our charity places of if you are having any issues or have any questions at all, please email us at [email protected] or phone us on 020 7430 7788.

Join with a charity place

If you don’t have a place secured yet, you can apply for one of our charity places in the Chicago Marathon. As part of our team, you’ll receive dedicated support every step of the way – from training tips to fundraising resources. Your efforts will help us fund vital research.

Registration Fee: £100 (+VAT) – you will be sent a link to pay your registration fee when we have received your form

Fundraising Pledge: £2500

I want a charity place

Join with your own place

If you’ve secured your own place in the Berlin Marathon through the ballot or event organisers, we’d love to have you on our team. You’ll get all the same benefits, including training advice, fundraising tips, and team support – all while making a real difference for children.

Registration Fee: 0

Fundraising Pledge: as much as possible

I have my own place

Where your money goes

Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.

Cancer diagnoses

Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.

New treatments

8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.

Safer therapies

We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.

Funding research

We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.

Fighting childhood cancer
Research	44p
Supporting Families	15p
Raising Awareness	21p