Chicago Marathon

• Guaranteed entry to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
• Guaranteed room at the 4-star Crowne Plaza West Loop Chicago. (Please note that our provider reserves rooms for our runners, but the room cost is not included in our package. You’ll be sent a link to pay for your accommodation after signing up).
• A free Sarcoma UK running top.
• Your own personal cheerleader to answer every question.
• Tailored email updates including training tips.
• Access to a range of fundraising materials and advice.
• Invitations to our exclusive WhatsApp Group.

Pledge to raise a minimum of £2,000 in sponsorship to Sarcoma UK (guaranteed place holders only). To gain event entry all runners will be asked to hit their 50% fundraising target at least 90 days prior to the event date. If you have secured your own place directly through the organiser and would like to join the Sarcoma UK team, we kindly ask you to set up a fundraising page and please aim to raise as much as possible.

Terms and Conditions Sarcoma UK Chicago Marathon 2026

1. Chicago Marathon participants are asked to raise £2,000 (excluding GiftAid) to confirm their running place in the event with the Sarcoma UK team.
2. Your entry fee into the Chicago Marathon will be paid by Sarcoma UK and does not include Travel. It is your responsibility to book travel not Sarcoma UK’s.
3. Once you have registered for a Charity place in the event you pledge to aim to raise a minimum of £2,000 in sponsorship to Sarcoma UK (guaranteed place holders only). In order to gain event entry all runners will be asked to hit their 50% fundraising target at least 90 days prior to the event date. If you have secured your own place directly through the organiser and would like to join the Sarcoma UK team, we kindly ask you to set up a fundraising page and please aim to raise as much as possible.
4. All funds raised in the name of Sarcoma UK must be paid to Sarcoma UK. You have a legal responsibility to ensure that all sponsorship monies/donations received by you for the event are paid to Sarcoma UK promptly after the event takes place (preferably within four weeks of the Event taking place).
5. Should you have to withdraw or defer your entry, for whatever reason, please let us know as soon as possible in writing, as this may help to mitigate any costs incurred by the charity. Any monies fundraised by you at the point of deferral will be counted towards the new target less any costs incurred by the charity.
6. Sarcoma UK reserve the right to withdraw your entry, if you have not yet hit 50% fundraising target at least 90 days before the event date. Your guaranteed entry into the race will remain at the discretion of Sarcoma UK.
7. You must be the required age (18 years old) or above on the day that the event commences.
8. All participants enter the Event entirely at their own risk and the organisers shall not be liable for any injury or loss that participants suffer as a result of taking part in the event, except where an injury or loss results from the negligence or omissions of the organisers.
9. By entering the event you confirm that you are aware of the risks involved and the degree of fitness required to take part and agree that you are physically capable of competing in the event. You are advised to consult your doctor if in any doubt prior to undertaking any exercise programme or running event. You undertake and agree to inform Sarcoma UK and/or the Organiser of any change in your medical condition from the date of registration up to and until the start of the Event. Participants with a pre-existing medical condition, may be required to provide a doctor’s certificate stating they have a suitable level of fitness to participate in the event.
10. All training plans, hints and tips information are provided in good faith and it is recommended that all participants consult a doctor before embarking on any program of physical activity.
11. Personal liability, medical, belongings/equipment or personal accident insurance is not provided by Sarcoma UK. You are advised to obtain such insurance including travel yourself if required.
12. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner when representing Sarcoma UK in any capacity (including fundraising activities, participation in the event, and any related activities).
13. If at any time it is discovered that any participant should have been ineligible to participate in the Event (or if participation in the event should have been refused for any reason whatsoever) the Organisers reserve the right to disqualify from/refuse entry to such participant to the event.
14. Itineraries, schedule and other arrangement changes may occur, which are beyond the control of Sarcoma UK or the Organisers.
15. During the course of the event you must fully comply with the instructions of the Organisers, safety teams, guides, emergency services and/or marshals.
16. Sarcoma UK may, at its sole discretion, withdraw places in the event if it is believed to be in its own best interest to do so (if using a Sarcoma UK place). Sarcoma UK reserves the right to cancel the event should it be deemed necessary for any reasons outside of its control. In this instance, all donations paid by you will be refunded.
17. By taking part in an event, you confirm that you are happy for your name and any footage or photographs taken during your participation in the event to be used by Sarcoma UK to publicise and organise events, and by Sarcoma UK generally in promoting the work of the charity. This may include brochures, posters, leaflets, display boards, website and any other such appropriate materials. Unless you ask Sarcoma UK specifically not to include your photograph.
18. If your personal details (address, contact number etc.) change after you have submitted your application you must notify us immediately. All personal information will be held in accordance with the UK GDPR 2022.
19. You agree to raise money solely for Sarcoma UK and no other causes, in relation to the Event, unless you have written agreement from Sarcoma UK.