Through the 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon®, we were proud to spotlight this year’s fundraising athletes who ran for charitable causes. It’s not too late to donate — you can still give through December 31, 2026. Bank of America champions everyone who dares to ask, “What would you like the power to do?®”
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Supporting this year’s athletes every step of the way
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Chris R. ran to make memories last
Ten years ago, Chris R’s mother, Maria, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Now, he takes care of the woman who once took care of him. He ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the Alzheimer's Association, to fund critical research and support others fighting to keep memories alive.
Gretchen E. ran to be unbreakable
Griff M. ran to give families hope
Tonette H. ran to create generational wellness
Luis Fernando M. ran to see every person thrive
Allie R. ran to empower girl power
Brian C. ran to champion second chances
Anna D. ran to turn hardship into hope
Adam L. ran to support epilepsy warriors
Hardee B. ran to turn survival into impact
Madison M. ran to build brighter futures
Matt S. ran to redefine diabetes
Patcy J. ran to come back stronger
Joy M. ran to reclaim childhood joy
Daniel M. ran to inspire inclusion
Griff M. ran to give families hope
Anna D. ran to turn hardship into hope
Hardee B. ran to turn survival into impact
Joy M. ran to reclaim childhood joy
Chris R. ran to make memories last
Ten years ago, Chris R’s mother, Maria, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Now, he takes care of the woman who once took care of him. He ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the Alzheimer's Association, to fund critical research and support others fighting to keep memories alive.
Adam L. ran to support epilepsy warriors
Brian C. ran to champion second chances
Matt S. ran to redefine diabetes
Patcy J. ran to come back stronger
Tonette H. ran to create generational wellness
Allie R. ran to empower girl power
Madison M. ran to build brighter futures
Gretchen E. ran to be unbreakable
Luis Fernando M. ran to see every person thrive
Daniel M. ran to inspire inclusion
Chris R. ran to make memories last
Ten years ago, Chris R’s mother, Maria, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Now, he takes care of the woman who once took care of him. He ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the Alzheimer's Association, to fund critical research and support others fighting to keep memories alive.
Gretchen E. ran to be unbreakable
Griff M. ran to give families hope
Tonette H. ran to create generational wellness
Luis Fernando M. ran to see every person thrive
Allie R. ran to empower girl power
Brian C. ran to champion second chances
Anna D. ran to turn hardship into hope
Adam L. ran to support epilepsy warriors
Hardee B. ran to turn survival into impact
Madison M. ran to build brighter futures
Matt S. ran to redefine diabetes
Patcy J. ran to come back stronger
Joy M. ran to reclaim childhood joy
Daniel M. ran to inspire inclusion
Teaming with Chicago to achieve big results
$756M 756 million dollars
in overall economic impact
4.7K 4,700
jobs supported
$47.1M 47.1 million dollars
raised for charity in 2025
For 19 years, Bank of America has been honored to bring you the Chicago Marathon. Visit the official site to read about the race’s history, the unique stories of the athletes and how to get personally involved.
Amplifying the power of sports
Sports have the power to inspire us, unite us, even strengthen entire communities. Bank of America is proud to partner with iconic sports brands like the Boston Marathon®, U.S. Soccer Federation and the Masters Tournament. Together we celebrate and support all those driven to achieve, in sports and in life.
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