Team Gilda
Run some fun into fundraising
Run for Gilda’s Club Chicago
Become a member of Team Gilda and raise funds to take our mission to the streets — to ensure that anyone impacted by cancer is empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. For more information, please contact Caitlin Rinard: caitlinrinard@gildasclubchicago.org.
2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Team
*2024 team is FULL as of March 22, 2024! If you would like to be the first to know when our 2025 team is open, please email caitlinrinard@gildasclubchicago.org.
As a member of Team Gilda, the money you raise will help us continue to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. With your support, Gilda's Club Chicago is able to deliver more than 250 free activities each month from support groups to individual counseling and healthy lifestyle programming to social activities. Whether you’re living with cancer, supporting someone who is, or have lost a loved one to cancer — all are welcome here.
Members of Team Gilda receive:
- Guaranteed entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Entry fee covered
- Free in-person or virtual training with Chicago Endurance Sports (CES)
- Team Gilda performance shirt and other swag
- Personalized fundraising page and fundraising guidance
Important 2024 dates:
- December 6, 2023: Deadline for pre-lottery registrations ($1,250 fundraising goal)
- After December 6, 2023: Rolling registration until slots are full ($1,750 fundraising goal)
- October 13, 2024: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
For more information, please contact Caitlin Rinard: caitlinrinard@gildasclubchicago.org or call the Clubhouse at 312.464.9900.
Other Upcoming Team Gilda Events
Whether you’re running, jogging or walking, you can move forward as a member of Team Gilda. Run any race of your choice, anywhere in the world, on behalf of Gilda’s Club Chicago. Minimum fundraising goal for each event is $200 unless otherwise stated. For more information, please contact Caitlin Rinard: caitlinrinard@gildasclubchicago.org.
Shamrock Shuffle Sunday, March 24, 2024
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s best running celebrations! The Chicago tradition continues the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kicks off the spring running season in Chicago.
Members of Team Gilda receive:
- Complementary entry fee ($45 value)
- Personalized fundraising page and tools to help you reach (and exceed!) your fundraising goal
Registration link coming soon!
Create Your Shamrock Shuffle Fundraiser for Gilda's Club Chicago
Cinco de Miler
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Vamanos, Amigos! The Cinco de Miler 5-mile run returns to Chicagoland on May 4, 2024. Join thousands of festive runners as you take on the Montrose Harbor area of Chicago, running along the scenic miles of Lake Michigan. After your 5-mile run, shake it over the finish line where the famous, sky scraping, 3-story piñata awaits! This is nacho average after-party. There will be delicious food, Mexican Mules, beer, and a live mariachi band!
Members of Team Gilda receive:
- Complementary entry fee ($45 value)
- Personalized fundraising page and tools to help you reach (and exceed!) your fundraising goal
Registration link coming soon!
Create Your Cinco de Miler Fundraiser for Gilda's Club Chicago