An official Charity Team of the
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 11, 2026
RUNNING FOR COMFORT
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 2026 guaranteed charity entry individual fundraising minimum per participant:
- $2,200 per participant
When you run 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 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Entry cannot be deferred to 2027 or any other year)
- Complementary training with Fleet Feet & Chicago Endurance Sports
- Official Team Guest House running shirt
- Personal fundraising page upon completion of registration
- Mission monthly e-newsletter
- Fundraising support
- Pre-Marathon Team Pasta Dinner
- 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 11, 2026, 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 are closed for Team Guest House in the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. If you are interested in joining a waitlist for Team Guest House 2027, please reach out to Kali Saffert at ksaffert@guesthousechicago.org and share your interest, or click the button below to support Team Guest House 2026.