2026 Team Race for ALS- Chicago Marathon supporting The Les Turner ALS Foundation
2026 Team Race for ALS- Chicago Marathon supporting The Les Turner ALS Foundation
About 2026 Team Race for ALS- Chicago Marathon
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OUR SPOTS FOR THE 2026 MARATHON ARE FILLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR REGISTRATION DETAILS AND UPDATES FOR THE 2027 MARATHON.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Thank you for choosing to join 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.
If joining our team for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and receive these benefits:
- Guaranteed entry into the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (you will be required to purchase your entry but if you fundraise $3200 or more, we will refund your entry fee)
- Official Team Race for ALS technical running t-shirt/singlet
- Customized donation page and assistance with fundraising to ensure you reach your goals
- Eligibility for free training with a training program in your area
- Pre-race pasta dinner with the team the weekend of the Marathon
- Fundraising incentives
- And much, much more!
Fundraising commitments are as follows:
- $2,200 if registered between October 22, 2025 and May 31, 2026 (or until space is filled)
- $1000 if you have your own guaranteed marathon entry.
For more information, contact events@lesturnerals.org.
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