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Team Opportunity Knocks Chicago Marathon ’26
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Grant Park, Chicago, IL | 7am -2pm
By running for OK you are supporting our mission while also getting to run in the legendary Bank of America Chicago Marathon’s 48th year! Runners who register with an Opportunity Knocks guaranteed entry will be responsible for fundraising a minimum of $2,200 to $2,500 depending on your application date (your marathon entry fee will be reimbursed when the fundraising minimum is achieved!)
Announcement: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026 is on Sunday, October 11, 2026
Already have a 2026 guaranteed entry?
You can still fundraise for Opportunity Knocks and be eligible for entry reimbursement with a $2,200 fundraising minimum!
Important Dates
Guaranteed Entry Application Window: October 21st, 2025 – December 10th, 2025, 2:00 PM CST
Application Period Closes: January 31st, 2025 2:00 PM CST ($2,500 fundraising minimum)
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Fundraising Deadline: November 9th, 2026
Contact
Kelsey Hayes
Please contact Kelsey Hayes with any questions at kelsey.hayes@opportunityknocksnow.org
APPLICATION DATES & DETAILS
Applications are now OPEN for the 2026 Opportunity Knocks Marathon team!
Application received during the 2026 Guaranteed Entry Application Window (October 21nd – December 10th): $2,200
Application received after the 2026 Guaranteed Entry Application Window (December 11th – January 31st, 2026): $2,500
Submit Particpant Waiver
Complete the Opportunity Knocks Application, Commitment & Waiver Form and submit to Kelsey at Kelsey.hayes@opportunityknocksnow.org
In your email, please explain your connection to Opportunity Knocks, if any, and why you would like to run with Team OK!
Register for the Chicago Marathon
Register to run the Bank of American Chicago Marathon with Opportunity Knocks on the Charity Application page. All runners must pay their entry fee. Once you reach your fundraising minimum Opportunity Knocks will refund your entry fee! Once the waivers have been completed and reviewed, you will be sent a link to register with Team OK
Create Fundraising Page
Create your personal fundraising page through Haku, and start fundraising and training for the race!
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Support the Warriors
Opportunity Knocks is dedicated to enriching life and community. We exist to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they live, work, learn, grow and connect within their community.
We believe in a dynamic, person-centered, and community-based approach to programming that engages the voice of all Warriors thrives on interdependent connections, encourages exploration, centers on holistic wellness, and fostering healthy relationships.
Weather
Keep an eye on the weather forecast! You’ll know if yah need a raincoat or not on Marathon Day!
Location
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon start line is located in Grant Park at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street.