Join Our 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Team!
The Chicago Marathon is known for its fast, flat course. Elite athletes and amateurs alike annually target the race for its potential to generate personal, national, and world records. In addition to its speed, the course offers a scenic tour of Chicago as it weaves through 29 diverse neighborhoods and dozens of local and historical landmarks. As a member of Team Best Buddies, you are guaranteed to see all that is great about the city of Chicago – all while helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
People with disabilities are often excluded from society because of their differences. Best Buddies Illinois (BBIL) is dedicated to establishing a volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization is determined to end social isolation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by establishing meaningful, lasting relationships with their non-disabled peers. These friendships help increase self-esteem and confidence for all involved. BBIL challenges you to run the Chicago Marathon on behalf of friendship! Click here to learn more about running the Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon on behalf of BBIL. Members of Team BBIL receive race day gear check, admission to our pre-race pasta dinner at D'Agostino's, a dri-fit running shirt, customized online fundraising, prizes, and much more! Interested in joining our team? Please contact Emilie Lewis, Special Events and Development Manager for Best Buddies Illinois, at 312.828.9313 ext. 18 or EmilieLewis@bestbuddies.org for more information. Please note that we ask all runners to commit to a fundraising minimum of $500. If you are interested in participating in the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) 18-week city and suburban marathon training program, geared towards runners of all abilities, we ask that you fundraise a minimum of $650. Student rates are available please inquire! The funds raised will support programs locally and throughout Illinois – and you'll benefit from the program too!
*Best Buddies Illinois will request participants to raise a minimum of $1200 if they receive a slot after Marathon entries officially close.
  You can also choose your own race to help raise funds and awareness for
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312.828.9313 ext. 18 or EmilieLewis@BestBuddies.org. | 
