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Team Opportunity Knocks Chicago Marathon ’25
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 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 47th year! Runners who register with an Opportunity Knocks guaranteed entry will be responsible for fundraising a minimum of $1,500-$2,150 depending on your application date (your marathon entry will be reimbursed when the fundraising minimum of $1,500-$2,150 is achieved!)
Announcement: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025 is on Sunday, October 12, 2025
Already have a 2025 guaranteed entry?
You can still fundraise for Opportunity Knocks and be eligible for entry reimbursement with a $1,500 fundraising minimum!
Important Dates
Guaranteed Entry Application Window: October 22nd, 2024 – November 21st, 2024, 2:00 PM CST
Application Period Closes: January 31st, 2025 2:00 PM CST
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: Sunday, October 13th, 2025
Fundraising Deadline: November 15th, 2025 [2024 Fundraising Deadline – Nov. 9th, 2024]
Contact
Kelsey Hayes
Please contact Kelsey Hayes with any questions at kelsey.hayes@opportunityknocksnow.org
APPLICATION DATES & DETAILS
At this time, all of our slots for the 2025 Chicago Marathon are full. Keep your eyes out for next year’s application when it opens this fall!
Application received during the 2025 Guaranteed Entry Application Window (October 22nd – November 21st): $1,500
Application received after the 2024 Guaranteed Entry Application Window (November 21st – January 31st, 2025): $2,150
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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.