Charity Running

The Comfort Fund provides financial assistance to medical patients and families, and military veterans with limited funds, who otherwise would not be able to afford temporary lodging while receiving medical treatment away from home. Lodging should never be a barrier to wellness.

Support Team Guest House. Make miles of comfort.

The 2027 guaranteed charity entry individual fundraising minimum per participant:

• $2,500 for all Team Guest House participants

When you run for comfort with Team Guest House, you will receive:

• An opportunity to raise awareness and funds to provide a home-away-from-home for medical patients and their loved ones, as well as military veterans receiving treatment in Chicago
• Guaranteed entry into the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Entry cannot be deferred to 2028 or any other year)
• Complementary training with Fleet Feet Training
• Official Team Guest House running shirt
• Personal fundraising page upon completion of registration
• Race weekend pre-marathon team pasta dinner
• Email updates
• Fundraising support and resources
• Plus more!

All Team Guest House Charity Runners must sign a waiver acknowledging their fundraising commitments. Fundraising minimums are determined by the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and cannot be modified. Participants must fulfill these commitments on or before October 10, 2027, otherwise, the remaining amount will be charged to their credit card on file. Charity entry transfers and paid charity entry or invoicing are not allowed. A 5.75% processing fee applies to all entry fees.

Applications for Team Guest House in 2027 are now open. Please reach out to Kali Saffert at ksaffert@guesthousechicago.org for more information, questions, or concerns.