CHICAGO Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the minimum fundraising requirement?
- How do I join the RUN FOR AUTISM-Chicago Team?
- What am I paying for when I register on firstgiving.com?
- Why do I not see my name on the marathon’s website?
- I forgot to set up my fundraising page during sign up. What should I do?
- What is a preferred/competitive start?
- I want a preferred/competitive start. How can I get one?
- I can't run in this year's marathon anymore! Can I get my money back?
What is the minimum fundraising requirement?
The fundraising requirement is dependent on your registration status.
Runners that signed up using one of OAR's charity entries after the race SOLD OUT to the general public will have a $1000 required fundraising minimum that must be guaranteed by a personal credit card.
OAR requires participants in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon who have already purchased registration through the official Bank of America Chicago Marathon website to raise $250. Participants who purchase an entry to the race through OAR before the race sold out have a fundraising minimum of $500. Regardless of registration type, all OAR runners will receive a fundraising agreement, which they are responsible for completing and returning to OAR staff. Runners generally average between $1,250 and $1,500. Participants who raise over $1,500 receive a free entry to the 2011 Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon, and those who raise over $2,500 receive a special incentive prize.
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How do I join the RUN FOR AUTISM-Chicago Team?
Get entry to this sold out race and join the RUN FOR AUTISM Team by visiting www.firstgiving.com/oar and clicking the "Get Started" button. Select "Bank of America Chicago Marathon " from the list of events. Follow the instructions provided to sign up and create your personal fundraising page.
What am I paying for when I register on firstgiving.com?
Have Race Entry($0) – This option is for those who registered for the race before the event sold out and want to join the RUN FOR AUTISM team. Selecting this option means you already have an entry and OAR will not reserve a race entry in your name. Individuals who entered the race by registering through the Chicago Marathon website before the race sold out will have a fundraising minimum of $250
Need Race Entry ($135) -- This option is for those who do not register for the race before the event sold out and want to join the RUN FOR AUTISM team. Selecting this option means you already need an entry and OAR will reserve a race entry in your name. Individuals who need race entry after the race sold out will have a fundraising minimum of $1000.
Why do I not see my name on the marathon Web site?
As a charity partner, OAR will register all its Chicago runners after the race closes. This allows OAR to organize and gather all the runners into one database that can be easily submitted to the race. To confirm your registration status with OAR, email us at run@researchautism.org.
I forgot to set up my fundraising page during sign up. What should I do?
You will need the registration code Firstgiving emailed to you upon registration. In the event you cannot locate this or remember your password, please email support@firstgiving.com.
Next, return to www.firstgiving.com/oar. Select "Create a Fundraising Page" and click on the Chicago Marathon category. Enter the code, select your URL, and design your page from there.
What is a preferred/competitive start?
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon offers preferred/competitive start corrals to allow experienced runners with specific qualifying times to begin closer to the starting line.
I want a preferred/competitive start. How can I get one?
If you would like a preferred/competitive start for the Chicago Marathon, you will need to mail or fax the race organizers directly with documents certifying your qualification for one of the start corrals. Documents include a race certificate with a qualifying time or a Web site link showing your qualifying time. Visit www.chicagomarathon.com for details.
I can't run in this year's marathon anymore! Can I get my money back?
OAR has a no refund policy and race entries are non-transferable for any reason, including injury. However, Team Members who raise over $1,500 this year will receive a complimentary entry to either the 2011 Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon/10K.
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