2026 Team Race for ALS- Chicago Marathon supporting The Les Turner ALS Foundation
The Les Turner ALS Foundation

About 2026 Team Race for ALS- Chicago Marathon

Sunday, October 11, 2026​​

Welcome to Team Race for ALS! Run for the Les Turner ALS Foundation and join a community committed to finding a world free of ALS. The funds you raise go toward our mission provide the most comprehensive care and support to people living with ALS and their families so that they can confidently navigate the disease, and advance scientific research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of ALS.

 

Registration Fees

Participants must pay for their entry fee for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. In exchange for a guaranteed entry into the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, participants must reach a minimum fundraising goal. The minimum fundraising goal is $2200 (until spaces are filled) and if you are unable to raise the minimum, you are committed to donate the difference. Your credit card will be charged the difference in the event you do not reach the minimum within 30 days of the event (November 11, 2026).  If you already have a spot in the event and still want to join the team, the fundraising minimum is $1000.


Be part of the team and join us today and you will receive:

  • Guaranteed entry into the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (you will be required to purchase your entry but if you fundraise $3000 or more, we will refund your entry fee).
  • Team Race for ALS official technical running t-shirt/singlet
  • Customized donation page and assistance with fundraising to insure you reach your goals
  • Eligibility for free training with a training program in your area (we will pay up to $185)
  • Pre-race dinner with the team
  • And much, much more!!
  • Date

    Starts at:  October 11, 2026 7:30 AM
    Ends at:  October 11, 2026 4:00 PM

    Location

    Grant Park
    Chicago,IL 10000 USA

    Contact

    Team Race for ALS
    847-745-6013
    events@lesturnerals.org

    We don't just race to the finish line. We race to a CURE.

    Your fundraising provides: 

    Comprehensive multidisciplinary care at the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine.

    Personalized virtual care visits and care coordination meetings with ALS support services coordinators.

    Access to enrollment in ALS clinical trials and dedicated trial coordinators. 

    Equipment loans and grant programs to help cover the cost of home modifications, equipment, respite care and transportation. 

    Online support groups for companionship, emotional support, practical guidance, and more. 

    Funding for ALS research into causes, treatments, and cures for ALS 

    Monthly ALS Learning Series webinars with Q&A sessions.

    ... and more support for people with ALS




    Your fundraising provides: 

    Comprehensive multidisciplinary care at the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine.

    Personalized virtual care visits and care coordination meetings with ALS support services coordinators.

    Access to enrollment in ALS clinical trials and dedicated trial coordinators. 

    Equipment loans and grant programs to help cover the cost of home modifications, equipment, respite care and transportation. 

    Online support groups for companionship, emotional support, practical guidance, and more. 

    Funding for ALS research into causes, treatments, and cures for ALS 

    Monthly ALS Learning Series webinars with Q&A sessions.

    ... and more support for people with ALS