Join our Semper Fi & America's Fund Team for the 47th Anniversary of the Chicago Marathon on October 12th, 2025.  A race that is among the fastest growing marathon road races in the world with its largely fast and flat course that finishes in Grant Park and is a Boston qualifier.

Registering with the Fund will guarantee an entry for you at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. To receive guaranteed entry you will agree to a certain fundraising minimum ($1,500 pre Drawing - limited to 15 entries) or $2,500 post Drawing), pay a $50 team fee, and pay the race registration fee. If you already have an entry to the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon you can join the team as a "Fundraiser Only" and you will receive all of the same benefits as a Participant.  As a "Fundraiser Only" you will pay a $50 team fee and agree to a fundraising minimum of $300.  

What are the benefits of joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team and paying the $50 Team registration fee?

• Guaranteed entry to the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

• An exclusive Semper Fi & America's Fund race shirt and runner's bag!

• An easy-to-use fundraising page on RunSignUp.com.

• Fundraising and Training support from our Community Sports Staff.

• An invitation to a Team gathering the day before the race.

• The heartfelt thanks of the injured Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers you will be supporting! 

During registration, you will create your personal donation web page so you can collect and accept online donations. 
You will be able to customize your page with a photo and text, and access it online from any computer. 
Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with your customized URL. 
The online contribution collection process is simple and completely secure, accepting credit and debit cards. Donors will automatically receive an immediate email confirmation and tax receipt. 

The funds collected on your donation web page will go directly to Semper Fi & America's Fund's mission of helping combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured service members and their families.