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Run for Charity with Lurie Children’s
Whether you're tackling a full marathon, half marathon, or other race, make every mile count by joining Team Lurie Children's. Each year, over 500 Team Lurie Children's runners participate in some of the world's most iconic races, all while helping children receive the care they deserve.
When you join an official Team Lurie Children’s event, you can secure guaranteed entry into premier races, including:
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- BMW Berlin Marathon
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Life Time Chicago Spring and Fall Half Marathons
If you don't see a race you're interested in listed as an official Team Lurie Children's event, you can still fundraise by starting an athletic fundraiser through our Community Fundraising program.
Questions? Contact Team Lurie Children's event lead, Sophia Paarz at spaarz@luriechildrens.org.
Official Team Lurie Children's Running Programs
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Join our official charity team in the iconic Bank of America Chicago Marathon and run 26.2 miles through the heart of the city—all while supporting lifesaving care and pediatric research. Secure your guaranteed entry and make every mile count for kids in October.
Life Time Chicago Half Marathons (Spring & Fall)
Join Team Lurie Children’s for the Life Time Chicago Half Marathons, offered in both spring and fall, and run 13.1 miles along Chicago’s scenic lakefront. Every step supports pediatric care, cancer research, and brighter futures for the kids at Lurie Children’s.
BMW Berlin Marathon
Take on one of the world’s fastest and most historic courses with the BMW Berlin Marathon. Secure one of the limited spots for Lurie Children’s and turn your marathon journey into hope for children and families facing serious illness.
TCS New York City Marathon
Experience the energy of all five boroughs with Team Lurie Children’s at the NYC Marathon in November. Your miles will help fund critical care, research, and family support programs at Lurie Children’s.
Fundraise Through Your Favorite Race
Not running one of our official charity runs? You can still make a difference!
Through our Community Fundraising program, runners participating in other races — from 5Ks to ultramarathons — can support Lurie Children’s by starting their own athletic fundraiser.
✔ Choose any race
✔ Create a custom fundraising page
✔ Receive support and resources from our team
✔ Make your run more meaningful
Turn your race into a mission. No matter where you run, you can raise funds to support pediatric care and research at Lurie Children’s.
How to Get Started
- Pick Your Race – Choose from our official charity runs or start a fundraiser through Community Fundraising.
- Register – Sign up for a race on the Team Lurie Children's website for the event, or register for an athletic fundraising event through Community Fundraising.
- Fundraise – Use our tips, tools, and templates to meet your goal.
- Train & Connect – Access team support and join our community.
- Race Day – Run with purpose — every mile matters.
Questions? Contact Team Lurie Children's event lead, Sophia Paarz at spaarz@luriechildrens.org.
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