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Team Morton Arboretum

Run the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and raise funds to support the Arboretum.

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Join Team Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum is an official charity partner of the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Join Team Morton Arboretum and raise funds to help create a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

Official team members commit to raising $2,500 for Team Morton Arboretum, and will enjoy the following benefits for the 2027 race:

  • Guaranteed, complimentary entry into the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10
  • Two free AnyDay tickets to this year’s Illumination, usable even on sold-out nights, for runners who commit to Team Morton Arboretum by December 16
  • Complimentary six-month Morton Arboretum Individual-level membership for you or a friend (benefit may not be applied to a higher-level membership)
  • Complimentary 18-week Nike+ training plan
  • Complimentary access to Dick Pond Athletics Lisle summer marathon training program
  • Discount on the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) summer marathon training program
  • Complimentary entry for one Arboretum running event of your choice in 2027
  • A technical training T-shirt and race day singlet for reaching your fundraising goal
  • Pre-race pasta party on Thursday, October 7, 2027

To learn more about joining Team Morton Arboretum, please email teamarboretum@mortonarb.org.

 

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  • In 2025, Team Morton Arboretum runners raised more than $285,000 for the Arboretum’s mission and programs, while training to run the world-class 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.