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Team Morton Arboretum

Run the 2024 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 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Join Team Morton Arboretum, and raise funds to help plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.

Team Morton Arboretum runners commit to raising $1,750* or more in funds for The Morton Arboretum and, in exchange, will enjoy the following Team Arboretum benefits for the 2024 race:

  • Guaranteed, complimentary entry into the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
  • Two free AnyDay tickets to Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, usable even on sold-out nights, for runners who commit to Team Morton Arboretum by Sunday, December 17, 2023
  • Complimentary six-month Morton Arboretum Morton 1-level membership for you or a friend, which includes benefits such as free admission without timed-entry passes and much more
  • Complimentary 18-week Nike+ training plan
  • Complimentary access to Dick Pond Athletics Lisle summer marathon training program
  • Discount on the summer marathon training program through the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)
  • Complimentary entry for one Arboretum race of your choice in 2024
  • Technical training t-shirt and race day singlet for reaching your fundraising goal
  • Pre-race pasta party on Thursday, October 10, 2024
  • Customizable fundraising page through Haku

If you are interested in running for Team Arboretum, email donorrelations@mortonarb.org.

 

*Pre-Drawing Registration

Team Arboretum runners who register before the drawing closes at 2:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 16, 2023 commit to raising $1,250.

*Post-Drawing Registration 

Team Arboretum runners who register after the drawing closes at 2:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 16, 2023 commit to raising $1,750.

 

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  • In 2021, Team Morton Arboretum runners from Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and California raised more than $30,000 for the Arboretum’s mission and programs, while training to run the world-class 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.