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rock 'n' roll- chicago half marathon

Sunday, August 2, 2009 | Start Time: 6:30 AM | Chicago, IL

 

How to Join the Team

This event is sold out. OAR does not have any more entries available.

If you are already registered for the event and want to join the RUN FOR AUTISM Team, go to www.firstgiving.com/oar

Next, select "Get Started" and choose Rock 'n' Roll Series from the list of events.

 

Team Benefits

RUN FOR AUTISM t-shirt

Specially designed race shirt

Fundraising and Training Guide

RUN FOR AUTISM Newsletter

 

Fundraising

OAR believes in a "Set Your Own Goal" fundraising philosophy. Runners have historically averaged raising between $1,500 and $2,000. Runners who raise $2,500 or more receive a special fundraising incentive.

Event Information

With live bands every mile, time will fly as you run this half marathon. As you run this flat and fast course you will enjoy a grand tour of Chicago and look forward to the post-race concert when you finish.

For more information about the race, click here.

Why Run for Autism?

 

  • Raise money for autism research - More than $.87 of every dollar you raise will
    directly fund research studies that help answer some of autism’s most pressing questions.
  • Whether you are a runner, walker, donor or volunteer, your contribution makes you part of OAR’s RUN FOR AUTISM team.
  • In the end, you will have made a difference in the lives of thousands of families living with autism.