Bank of America Chicago Marathon


Discover strength in numbers by becoming a part of Team RMHC

Registration for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is NOW OPEN.

 To Become a Team RMHC Runner:

  1. Download and complete the attached Bank of America Charity Runner Form and the Team RMHC Waiver and Commitment Form
  2. Return both Forms to Charles Rubner either by fax to (773) 857-1022 or by email to Charles.Rubner@rmhc.org

Once registration for the 2012 Chicago Marathon opens on February 1, the information you provide on the Charity Runner Form will be used for your Marathon registation. Your credit card will be charged the $150 marathon registration fee, and you will receive confirmation of your registration by both the Chicago Marathon and by Ronald McDonald House Charities.

If you have any questions about joining Team RMHC or would like any additional information not described on this website, please contact Charles Rubner at charles.rubner@rmhc.org.

NOTE: All Team RMHC runners must set a minimum $1,000 fundraising goal, and use their best efforts to achieve (or exceed!) that amount. Once registration for the Chicago Marathon closes, RMHC will have a limited number of post-close charity entries available. For these 'post-close' entries, the $1,000 fundraising commitment is a required minimum. More information and details regarding your fundraising commitment are included in the Team RMHC Waiver and Commitment Form.

 

 

Why Team RMHC?

More than 4.5 million children and families served by Ronald McDonald House Charities and its local Chapters are running a marathon of their own – fighting illness and injury, and looking for hope. Ronald McDonald Houses around the world are there to help, showing them that there is, indeed, strength in numbers. The same kind of strength you’ll find training with a group of runners like yourself – pushing you to dig deep when you need it, while you help raise awareness and donations for RMHC.

 

Team RMHC runners will receive:


Kick-off Luncheon
Start the training season in May, 2012 with a luncheon in Oak Brook, IL featuring Carey Pinkowski, Executive Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
'Base Building' Training
Complementary 7-week online 'base building' training in April and May is available to all Team RMHC runners to help you prepare for the beginning of marathon training in June.
Discounts on Marathon Training
Benefit from discounted marathon training with Coach Brendan Cournane, plus "Ask the Coach" training support and weekly training tips. Discounted marathon training is also available through Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)
Team RMHC Nike Technical Running Shirt
Be an inspiration for RMHC families, and proudly display that you’re on Team RMHC to all of your fellow runners and supporters.
Fundraising Support
You’ll receive your own customized web page to give family, friends and co-workers an easy way to donate and show their support for you.
Social Media Support
Let RMHC be your virtual cheering section. We’ll help you spread the word about your commitment to Team RMHC through Facebook and Twitter.
Marathon Eve Pasta Dinner
Carbo-load in style! Enjoy a delicious pasta dinner in downtown Chicago to help fuel you for race day.
Top Individual Fundraising Prize
The top fundraiser will win a trip for two to run the original, historic course from Marathon, Greece to Athens in the 2013 Athens Marathon, including round-trip airfare plus four days/three nights hotel stay in Athens. (Fundraising total does not include company matching gifts.)
Top 'Team' Fundraising Prize
The winning team will be awarded the "Ronald McDonald Team RMHC Top Fundraising Team" traveling trophy. In addition, each runner on the winning team will receive a $100 NIKE gift certificate. ('Team' competition is open to companies, departments and organizations. The top team will be that team with the highest average fundraising per runner. Does not include company matching gifts.)
RMHC Hospitality Tent in Charity Village
Check in at the Team RMHC gear check and hospitality tent in Charity Village on race day and enjoy a great post-race party for you, and your family and friends.

Meet RMHC Families

Click on an image to see who you’ll be helping to support: