Opportunity Knocks is an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!! Runners will be fundraising for Opportunity Knocks as they train to run 26.2 miles on October 8, 2017.

We are excited to introduce you to Mike, one of our dedicated team members!!!

How many marathons have you run? 10 

Is there a race you run every year? What race, and why do you run it? The Hot Chocolate Race. This is the race that really helped me see the light and it jump started my running.  

Hot or Cold weather running? Either or – Love the extremes 

Flat course or hills? Flat

Favorite post race food? Toasted egg bagel sandwich 

Pre-race routines? Meditation & visualization of the race ahead.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever run at one time? 31 miles

Why do you run? To challenge myself and become a better person.

Why are you running for Opportunity Knocks? It is the Organization that has changed my life and helped make me a better person.