If you have your own entry into the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, please complete our Self-Secured Marathon Application to ensure you receive the appropriate benefits and race day information.
Hero's Choice - Make Your Own Endurance Fundraiser
Whether you want to run a different full or half marathon, participate in a triathlon or a century ride, climb a mountain, walk laps around the mall, or something else entirely, this option to be a Hero is whatever you want it to be.
Our Hero's Choice endurance fundraiser option gives you the flexibility to choose your own activity while raising critical support for the children of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
With a suggested fundraising commitment of at least $500, we’ll give you everything you need to reach your goal:
- Your own fundraising web page
- A fundraising guide Support from our Mercy Home Heroes team manager
- A Mercy Home Heroes team jersey
- Access to training plans
- Access to the Mercy Home Heroes store
- Invitations to Mercy Home Heroes exclusive events
- Eligibility for fundraising incentives
Mercy Home Heroes participating in the Hero’s Choice option are responsible for securing their own entry into the event of their choice.
Here are just a few options you might consider:
- Running: 5Ks, 10Ks, Half Marathons, Full Marathons, or Ultras
- Triathlons
- Spartan and Tough Mudder Challenges
- Biking
- Swimming
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Relays
- Mall walking
Guaranteed Race Entry
Free Training with CARA
Team Events
Exclusive Gear
Fundraising Support
Mercy Mile Cheer Section
Official Training Partner
Official Recovery Partner
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