Share your story

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a celebration of running, community, volunteerism, and the endurance of the human spirit. We have been inspired for years hearing your Chicago Marathon experiences, whether you’re a runner, a volunteer, or a spectator, and we want to learn more.

Please fill out the personal contact information and share your story below. If we are able to use your story, we will contact you directly. Thank you in advance for sharing your story with us.

I am a…

• Runner
  • Name * Required

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  • City * Required
  • State * Required
  • Email * Required
  • Number of marathons run * Required
  • Who or what is your running motivation and inspiration? * Required
  • What does running mean to you in your life? * Required
  • What is your favorite Chicago running memory? * Required
  • What makes running in Chicago special to you? * Required
  • How has running helped you navigate through these unprecedented times? * Required
  • Where is your favorite location on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon course? * Required
  • Share your photos! Please feel free to share any photos. Photos submitted may be shared on Bank of America Chicago Marathon social media channels.
  • Terms and conditions * Required

    • By completing this form, I consent to receive communications from Bank of America Chicago Marathon and to have my submitted data collected and stored.
• Volunteer
  • Name * Required

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  • City * Required
  • State * Required
  • Email * Required
  • How have you been staying active in your local community during this time? * Required
  • What motivates you to volunteer? * Required
  • How many times have you volunteered for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon? * Required
  • What inspires you most about the marathon’s community of volunteers? * Required
  • Tell us about one of your favorite volunteering memories at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. * Required
  • Which type of volunteer are you? Select all that apply. * Required
    Individual volunteerKey volunteerGroup volunteerGroup leader
  • If you are a group volunteer, please provide the name of your volunteer group below.
  • Please provide a brief description of your group.
  • If you are a group volunteer or group leader, please provide the name of your volunteer group below.
  • Please provide a brief description of your group.
  • Submit your group’s Instagram handle.
  • Share your photos! Please feel free to share any photos. Groups are encouraged to include their organization’s logo as well. Photos submitted may be shared on Bank of America Chicago Marathon social media channels.
  • Terms and conditions * Required

    • By completing this form, I consent to receive communications from Bank of America Chicago Marathon and to have my submitted data collected and stored.
• Spectator
  • Name * Required

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  • City * Required
  • State * Required
  • Email * Required
  • What is your favorite Bank of America Chicago Marathon Memory? * Required
  • Where is your favorite place on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon course to cheer on runners? * Required
  • What is your favorite way to support runners on before, during or after the race? * Required
  • Do you have a favorite cheer or saying to help motivate the runners you are cheering for during the race? * Required
  • How has being a spectator at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon impacted you? * Required
  • Share your photos! Please feel free to share any photos. Photos submitted may be shared on Bank of America Chicago Marathon social media channels.
  • Terms and conditions * Required

    • By completing this form, I consent to receive communications from Bank of America Chicago Marathon and to have my submitted data collected and stored.