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Join Hope for the Day’s official Bank of America Chicago Marathon team and dedicate your marathon experience to raising funds for Hope for the Day. Your commitment to Team Thrive will support H.F.T.D.’s efforts in reducing the highest risk factors of suicide through our proactive prevention programming.

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2025 Chicago Marathon Crew Registration Now Closed!

Signing up for Team Thrive Guarantees:

  • Entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

  • The official H.F.T.D. Team Thrive shirt and additional swag

  • Prizes for the top fundraiser each month

  • A customized donation page

  • Social media graphics to share that will help give family and friends an easy way to show their support for you

  • Shout-outs on H.F.T.D.’s social media platforms to over 200k community members

Team Thrive Requirements:

  • Attendance of H.F.T.D.’s Things We Don’t Say | Part 1 education prior to race day

  • Attend the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo on Race-Day weekend

  • Permission to photograph and interview you about your participation with the Team

  • Reach a fundraising minimum of $1,700 if registered by 11/21/2024

  • Reach a fundraising minimum of $2,400 if registered by 9/15/2025

Chicago Area Runners Association

The Chicago Area Runners Association, CARA, is a non-profit organization committed to serving and advocating for the local running community. Known as "Chicagoland’s running club," they provide accessible opportunities for all runners to train, race, learn, be social and volunteer. In preparation for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we are partnering with CARA to provide our Team Thrive members with training opportunities to assist them as they work towards their marathon goal!

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 What to Expect on Race-Day Weekend:

  • Abbott Health & Fitness Expo October 9-11, 2025

    • Attendance is required for all marathon participants to pick up their packets, bags, and Nike running shirts!

  • Pre-race luncheon October 11, 2025 (based on availability)

  • Designated H.F.T.D. cheer section and set-up along the marathon route for family and friends coming to support

 If you have any questions, contact us at thrive@hftd.org