Bank of America Chicago Marathon

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Join Team NDSS for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!  

Come run one of the largest and most exciting marathons in the world. It has 55,000 runners, millions of spectators, and a pancake-flat course. It is one of the fastest courses in the world!

To be considered for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon through Team NDSS, please complete the application form with your participant information, agree to the fundraising commitment and submit payment of your non-refundable registration fee through the link provided.

Runner Requirements

  • All marathon participants are required to fundraise a minimum of $2,800 to run for #TeamNDSS
  • One-time team registration fee is due at time of registration and is non-refundable. Runner is guaranteed a race bib with registration. Runners are responsible for paying the cost of their race registration.
  • $75 Team Fee (Non-refundable)
  • 50% of the fundraising goal must be met by August 6, 2027, with the remaining balance due October 31, 2027.

    • If a Team NDSS runner withdraws from the event for any reason, including illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, all donations will remain with NDSS to support its mission, programs, and services. Funds raised for one event cannot be applied toward a future event or fundraising requirement. 

      If eligible, a runner may request consideration for participation in a future NDSS endurance event; however, approval is subject to availability, and the runner will be responsible for meeting the fundraising commitment associated with that event.

Benefits of Running for Team NDSS

  • Guaranteed Race Entry with NDSS
  • Team NDSS team tank and visor
  • A personal fundraising page to help you reach your fundraising goal
  • Network of teammates to offer support and motivation
  • Access to a Team NDSS certified run coach and training plan

Not Running, but Want to Cheer on Your Friends & Family?

#TeamNDSS Fan Zone ($30) – Sign up and receive an official NDSS T-Shirt, drawstring bag, rally pom-pom, cowbell, and rally towel to get ready to cheer on the sidelines!

Apply to join Team NDSS in Chicago!
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2026 Chicago Marathon Photos

Two women pose close together, smiling, on a closed city street lined with trees and shrubs. The woman on the left wears a black oversized sweatshirt with a small red patch and points toward the camera. The woman on the right has Down syndrome, wears a pink Nike sweatshirt, and holds up a silver finisher medal on a blue ribbon.

A smiling woman sits on a wooden park bench in front of a green hedge, holding up a silver marathon medal on a blue and purple ribbon. She wears a bright yellow tank top with the words National Down Syndrome Society above large blue NDSS letters, and a white watch.

Two smiling women wear royal blue sleeveless tops, blue skirts, black sunglasses, and 2026 Chicago Marathon finisher medals on purple ribbons. The woman on the left wears a white NDSS visor and a race bib reading 68311, and holds a blue water bottle. The woman on the right takes the selfie and holds a blue bottle. Runners and metal barricades are behind them.

A woman stands with her arms stretched wide in front of a building with a red tile roof and dark green gates. A green sign above reads Gate 3. She wears a white cropped T-shirt, white wide-leg pants, white sneakers, and a finisher medal on a blue ribbon. She stands on a red brick plaza in front of Wrigley Stadium and is smiling.

A man in a yellow NDSS tank top, black shorts, and race bib H43843 flexes one arm and holds a medal to his mouth. He stands in front of a large purple and red dotted 26.2 sign on a blue base reading Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Behind him are a red banner wall, a white tent, and a red sign reading High performance.

Two smiling women pose for a selfie on a closed city street at sunset, with tall brick buildings behind them. The woman on the left wears a tan T-shirt and a brown headband. The woman on the right wears a white quarter-zip top, purple sunglasses on her head, blue headphones, and a side braid. She has glitter on her cheeks.

A smiling woman stands in the middle of a street in downtown Chicago holding a finisher medal on a blue and purple ribbon. She wears a yellow NDSS tank top, light blue shorts, and white clogs. Double yellow lines run down the street, with tall stone buildings, a police vehicle, a dump truck, and pedestrians behind her.

A man in a yellow tank top with NDSS written on it in blue, maroon shorts, a gray cap, and bib E18906 claps while running a race. Other runners in the street are behind him, with trees in yellow and orange fall colors along the course.

A smiling woman looks toward the camera while running in a crowd of marathon runners. She wears a black sleeveless top with a race bib reading 68305, black Adidas shorts, sunglasses, and a black knee brace, and holds a water bottle. Runners in tank tops and shorts surround her on a sunny, tree-lined road.

A woman wearing a yellow NDSS tank top, gray shorts, a navy cap, red-tinted sunglasses, and bright orange-red sneakers waves with one hand while running. Her bib reads 68921. She is surrounded by other runners on a sunny road, with a guardrail and sailboat masts in the distance.

A woman in a yellow NDSS tank top, black shorts, and bright red sneakers waves with one hand while running among a crowd of marathon runners on a sunny, tree-lined road. A man in a yellow tank top and a woman in a black dress run in front of her. Sailboat masts are visible in the background.

More than 50 adults and children pose and wave for a group photo in a room with large windows overlooking city buildings. A few individuals in the photo have Down syndrome. An orange tablecloth covers a round table with plates and cups on the right, and a blue couch is on the left. Colorful abstract paintings hang on the walls.