TEAM BEAR
Run the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon for kids with cancer! Join Team Bear today! Registration for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has closed in record time! BUT, Bear Necessities has a limited number of post close entries!!! Join Team Bear today!
Post close entries to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon have a $975 fundraising minimum.
Already registered for the race? Add a charitable focus to your 26.2 and join Team Bear! Fundraising minimum is $650 for open registration.
About Team Bear:
Team Bear is a special group of athletes who dedicate their upcoming marathon, half marathon, or triathlon to children across the country fighting pediatric cancer. Over the last seven years, Team Bear runners have raised $400,000 to drive Bear Necessities forward in our critical mission to eliminate pediatric cancer and provide hope and support to those who are touched by it. Take THE CHALLENGE today and join Team Bear.
Team Bear Guidelines:
- Individual runners are responsible for their own race entry fee.
- Team Bear has a FUNDRAISING MINIMUM. Minimums vary depending on race and time of entry.
- If you registered during open registration your fundraising minimum is just $650.
- If you need a post close entry to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon then fundraising minimum is $975.
- A Team Bear Commitment Form is required of all participants guaranteeing their fundraising minimum.
Team Bear Benefits: - Inclusion in the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) marathon or half-marathon training programs (sign up soon!)
- Training programs available for all levels of runners and run-walkers
- Team Bear and CARA running shirts
- Team Bear celebration party/open house reception
- Weekly email updates with Training; Nutritional tips; Injury prevention guidelines; Local running events and races
Thinking of running another marathon or 1/2 marathon this year? Do it with a team and do it for the many children battling cancer. Add a Chicago charity focus to your next race, no matter where it is.