When you join the Mercy Home Heroes Team, you're not just signing up for a marathon. You're committing to a cause that's bigger than any individual. You're shining a beacon of hope for children who have experienced neglect, abuse, and trauma.
As a Hero, you'll be running for the future of Chicago. Every stride you take, every bead of sweat you shed, every dollar you raise will directly impact the lives of the children at Mercy Home. The fundraising commitment for 2027 runners is $2,500.
Our 2027 application is now open!
Do you already have guaranteed entry for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon through a time qualifier, legacy, 2026 deferral, or competition of the 2026 Chicago Distance Series?
You can still run for the Mercy Home Heroes! Self-secured runners have a $750 fundraising minimum.
Your fundraising efforts mean more than you can imagine.
You’ll help provide safe housing, academic support, and therapeutic care for children who have nowhere else to turn. And you'll give them a chance to heal, to grow, and to dream.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls was the original charity partner of the La Salle Bank Chicago Marathon in 1995 and since that time, thousands of runners have been Heroes for our kids. Our team has grown over 500 strong, raising over $1.5 million and changing the lives of hundreds of children each year.
For the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we're aiming even higher. But we can't do it without you. Won’t you go the full distance with us for this, our Heroes’ signature event?
The minimum fundraising commitment this year $2,500 (or $750 if you’ve secured your own bib), we’ll give you everything you need to reach your goal:
Questions?
Check out our FAQs or reach out to our team at heroes@mercyhome.org for more information.
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