Sense is an official associated charity of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2008.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of America’s biggest and best marathons. The marathon’s flat, loop course has long been recognised as one of the fastest in the world. It is where Paula Radcliffe smashed the world record with her time of 2:17:18 in 2002
Runners pass through fifteen different Chicago neighbourhoods, each contributing to the unique flavour of the course. This gem of a city has it all: skyscrapers, city lights, entertainment and the fun of bustling streets just minutes from lakeside tranquillity.
What runners say
I love, love, love this marathon. I've run it three times and found the crowd support to be the very best of any large city marathon I've run. Organisation is very good, the course is terrific, and the expo is outstanding as well.
Runner from UK
This is the "gold standard" for marathons. The organisation, support, spectators and route were the best one could ever hope for. The citizens of Chicago were friendly and hospitable. I enjoyed the scenic and flat route.
Runner from Canada
Why Chicago?
Chicago, the ‘Windy City’, is a diverse cosmopolitan city on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, packed with world-class arts and an elegant sophistication.
After the marathon, you can hit the fantastic Chicago nightlife. Have a drink or two under the stars at the Solstice Bar, or catch a show at one of the 150 theatres and then dance the night away at one of the many clubs in the area. You may just like to enjoy a well-earned rest by indulging in a choice of over 6,000 restaurants or taking a gentle walk along the 15 miles of bathing beaches.
In every block of Chicago, there is something noteworthy to see and learn about. There are over 40 museums to explore, offering major exhibitions on architecture, art, astronomy and science.
The city boasts three of the world’s tallest buildings, the highest of which is the Sears Tower, soaring 1,450 feet in the air. From the Sears Tower Skydeck, you have over 40 miles of visibility – a sight to behold with the wind rushing by you.
And for those of you who just can’t let go of your training regime, there are 18 miles of lakefront bicycle paths to enjoy.
Sense is proud to be an official associated charity of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2008, and we hope that you will decide to join us in this prestigious event.The Chicago Marathon is one of the world’s most exciting road races and in addition to pushing your running capabilities to the limit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore this fantastic city after the event.
To run in the Sense team, we are asking each participant to pay a non-refundable deposit of £100, to guarantee your place and a minimum of £1200 in sponsorship.This covers:
- Race entry
- A Sense running vest
- A personal training plan
- Expert fundraising advice
- Publicity support
This fantastic opportunity is provided in conjunction with Nirvana Europe (ATOL bonded No 6895). All accommodation and flights can be booked through Nirvana Europe: 0191 2936592 . They will be able to tailor your package to your exact requirements.Please quote the charity Sense when you call to book.
- If you raise £1500 or more we will refund £200 towards your costs
- If you raise £2000 or more we will refund £500 towards your costs*
*to be eligible for refund, all sponsorship money must be in by 31 of December 2008
This package is available for a limited time only, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
If you’d like to be part of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2008 team, please send through your registration form (word, 45KB), participant details, and your £100 non-refundable deposit, made payable to Sense.
Once you’ve registered, we’ll send you a Welcome Pack which includes lots of tips and advice on how to reach your fundraising target and a training programme to ensure you make it to the finish line!
You can fax forms back us with credit card details instead of posting them with cheques to the following number 0845 127 0061 (if you choose to fax your form over to us please put FAO Micol Signorelli on the top).
For more information on a Sense guaranteed place, please call Micol on 0207 014 9359 (textphone 0845 1270 062 ) or email micol.signorelli@sense.org.uk.
