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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
Application Period Closes: January 31st, 2025
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
Applications must be received by Noon, Jan. 31, 2025 in order to be considered for one of Opportunity Knocks’ guaranteed entry into the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
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
Step by Step Process
Submit Particpant Waiver
Complete the Opportunity Knocks Commitment & Waiver Form and submit to Kelsey at Kelsey.hayes@opportunityknocksnow.org
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 Kindful, our fundraising platform!
Once you have filled out the waiver and been approved for our OK Marathon Charity Entry, Kelsey will send a direct link to Kindful in order to set up a personal page.
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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.