Join Team Fox at the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Our team is currently full, but you’re welcome to apply to join the waitlist.

Due to capacity, we’re unable to share individual waitlist positions. You’ll hear from us if we’re able to welcome you to the team, which may be as late as May.

Thank you for your interest in joining Team Fox for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Make your miles count as you start at Grant Park and make your way through well-known neighborhoods and landmarks such as Lincoln Park and Chinatown.

Team Fox Athlete ($3,000): By joining as a Team Fox Athlete, you will be given complimentary entry to the marathon and will commit to a fundraising minimum of $3,000 (to be raised by October 18, 2026)*. As a Team Fox Athlete, you'll be supplied with a complimentary race jersey, access to certified running coaches during your training, fundraising support from staff, connection with fellow Team Fox Athletes, and invitations to race weekend activities including a pre-race dinner and post-race celebration.

*If your $3,000 fundraising commitment is not met by 10/18/26, athletes agree to cover the remaining balance.

Bonus Athlete: Already have an entry to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and want to support Team Fox? We invite to join as a Bonus Athlete. We ask you to fundraise a minimum of $750 in exchange for an invitation to race weekend activities and a complimentary Team Fox jersey.

We ask you to fill out the application below to be considered for a spot with Team Fox for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! You may direct any questions you may have to athletes@michaeljfox.org. We look forward to seeing your application come through!

Please note: You have not been accepted to the team until you have been specifically notified by a member of the Team Fox staff.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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What is your primary connection to Parkinson's disease (PD)?

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Would you like to receive email communications from The Michael J. Fox Foundation? Please note: Opting out does not mean you will not receive donation updates/race day communication from Foundation staff.

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FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By joining Team Fox for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you will be given guaranteed entry for the race of your choosing in exchange for raising a minimum of the amount listed above due no later than October 18, 2026. 30% of your commitment must be raised by May 3, 2026 to receive official race registration. You will be responsible for completing both Team Fox registration and race registration before all relevant deadlines.

I pledge to raise the fundraising commitment associated with my race of choice.

FUNDRAISING HISTORY

Do you have past fundraising experience? Please share any examples of past fundraising success below.

FUNDRAISING PLAN

Please share your fundraising plans with us. How do you intend to raise your fundraising commitment?

FUNDRAISING MOTIVATION

Let us know why you are interested in representing Team Fox.

CONFIRMATION OF TERMS

If selected for the team I understand I am responsible for all charges if I have not fulfilled my commitment amount by October 18, 2026. If I am not able to participate in the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon due to injury or other circumstances, I will still be required to fulfill the 50% commitment amount by check(s) or credit card(s) by October 18, 2026. I understand I am responsible for claiming my guaranteed entry, and will pay all registration fees associated with my participation. I understand I am responsible for providing my credit card information electronically upon creation of my Team Fox fundraising page. I understand that I will be charged a $5 registration fee to securely store my credit card on file. I understand I am not on the team until officially notified by a member of the Team Fox staff.

I have read the above terms and understand the conditions of joining Team Fox at the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

STATEMENT OF INTENT & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I am solely responsible for my own health and safety. I represent and warrant that I am physically able to participate in the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon supported by The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

I agree, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, to not sue and to release, indemnify, and hold harmless, The Michael J. Fox Foundation; its affiliates, officers, directors, volunteers, and employees; and all sponsoring businesses and organizations, their agents, and employees; from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of my participation in this event and related activities, whether it results from the negligence of any of the above or from any other cause.

I authorize The Michael J. Fox Foundation to take and use photographs and/or videos of me during the event, for publicity, promotion, and/or for use in The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s future media related needs.

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