Have an entry and want to join the OAR team ?
Join the OAR Bank of America Chicago Marathon Team
The race is sold out and OAR does not have race entries available at this time. But if you are already registered for the event on your own, you can still join the team this year. Visit www.firstgiving.com/oar to sign up.
Once you're at the firstgiving site, select "Get Started" and select Bank of America Chicago Marathon from the list of events.
Fundraising Information
Team members can raise money though various ways including online, donation brochures, corporate matching gift programs and events to name just a few.
Runners generally average between $1,000 and $1,500. Participants who raise over $1,000 receive a free entry to the 2010 Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon, and those who raise over $2,500 receive a special incentive prize.
Team Benefits
RUN FOR AUTISM T-Shirt and race shirt
Invitation to OAR's Runners' Recognition Dinner held the evening before
Race day support and Finish Line celebration
RUN FOR AUTISM Fundraising Guide
A personal fundraising web page
Participants who raise over $1,000 receive a free entry to the 2010 Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon.
Participants who raise over $2,500 receive a special incentive prize.
Travel Information
TRAVEL INFORMATION
For Hotel information or reservations, travel and tourism information and more, visit the official Chicago Marathon Hotels and Travel Web site.
Race Weekend Schedule
PRE-RACE EXPO
All participants must attend the Expo to pick up their race packet containing their official race bib and timing chip. Packets are not available for pick up the day of the event. The event is free and open to the public, so feel free to bring your family and friends.
Friday, October 9, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location:
McCormick Place Convention Center, North Building, Hall B1
2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60616
OAR will have a booth at the Expo and staff members will be present both days. Stop by to pick up a say “Hello” before the dinner and before race day.
Click here for driving directions.
RUNNER’S RECOGNITION DINNER
OAR invites all RUN FOR AUTISM team members and their family and friends to the Runners’ Recognition Dinner at Harry Caray's Restaurant on Saturday night prior to the race, October 10. It’s a great chance to meet other team members and share your stories.
An announcement and an invitation will be sent with complete details at a later date.
Location:
Harry Caray's Restaurant
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
RACE DAY SUPPORT
Morning Gear Check
The OAR tent will be set up in the Charity Village area on race day and is a perfect, secure location for all RUN FOR AUTISM runners to leave items they will need before or after the race.
In addition, family members can use the tent as a central location to rally before they cheer you on and greet you as you finish on your big day. The Charity Village will be located in Grant Park near the start/finish line.
Location: The exact location of the OAR tent will be announced before race day.
Finishers’ Celebration - The ideal location meet family and friends!
Once you have finished the race, come back to the OAR tent at the Charity Village and revel in your accomplishment with other team members.
You can take photos and share your stories with the family, friends, volunteers, and the OAR staff. Fruit, drinks, and other refreshments will be provided.
If you have used the tent for a place to leave warm clothes and personal items, they will be secure while you run and ready for pickup.
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