Marathon Team
Welcome to The Anti-Cruelty Society's
Marathon Team Website!
You can save lives and support The Anti-Cruelty Society while running for our Bank of America Chicago Marathon or Rock 'n' Roll Chicago half marathon team!
Chicago’s oldest and largest private, open-admission humane society is building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people. As a member of The Anti-Cruelty Society team, you can accomplish your personal goals, while getting to know other animal-loving athletes, and becoming a part of our community of caring.
Each team member must commit to raising a minimum of $600 (entry fee is not included and must be paid for by each runner when signing up for the race) for The Anti-Cruelty Society. In return, you will take advantage of some great benefits, including:
Free training program with Coach Mark Buciak: (over a $350 value) As your full-time, experienced coach, Mark Buciak will give you one-on-one training to help you succeed! As a runner and a coach he has completed the last 30 consecutive Boston Marathons with a PB of 2:30:25, making him the only Illinois member of Boston’s elite “Quarter Century Club” (QCC). For more information about Coach Mark and his training program visit his website at http://roadtoboston.weebly.com/coach-mark.html.
Pet-Friendly Informational Seminars to help you get the latest updates on our running team, get outfitted in the best running gear for you, and ensure your safety.
Complimentary Bucca De Bippo Pre-Race Pasta Dinner: Bucca De Bippo will be providing a wonderful pre-race pasta dinner for all marathon team runners.
Reduced rates on “Sit. Stay. Drink.” Monthly Mixers: These monthly mixers are extremely fun – plus you can bring your pup! They are open to all of The Anti-Cruelty Society’s supporters and Marathon team members. It’s a great way to kick back and relax with your pup at several of Chicago’s pet friendly hot-spots, as well as get to know your team members! Discounted rates will be given to all marathon and half marathon team members.
Additional Benefits Include:
- The Anti-Cruelty Society technical training t-shirt and pet bandana
- Free access to “Chicago Athlete Magazine”
- Weekly group runs with your teammates
- Discounts in The Anti-Cruelty Society Retail Store
- An amazing cheering section – including four-legged friends!
- Complimentary massages for you and your pet
- After marathon victory celebration!
- And more!
We have all of the resources to make your race a success!
Sign up: All runners must register and pay the entry fee for their race. Please sign up through your chosen race's website. After registering for your race, please contact events@anticruelty.org.
All runners must fill out our mandatory waiver to participate. To download The Anti-Cruelty Society's official marathon team waiver, click HERE. Waivers can be returned via email to events@anticruelty.org, fax (312) 644-3878 or by mail to 157 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 attn: Emily
To create your personal fundraising page by clicking HERE.
Please note: The Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration is officially closed and we no longer have post-close entries. But we are still taking entries for the Rock 'n' Roll Chicago half marathon.
Official Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon Website: http://chicago.competitor.com/
Please note: The Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon will be closing soon, so register for the event before it fills up and dont forget to send in your completed waiver to us to be on our team!
The Anti-Cruelty Society’s Marathon Inspiration Blog: To come!
Key Dates to Remember:
Registration for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is officially closed! Please fill out the mandatory waiver and send it to events@anticruelty.org to be considered for a post-close entry form!
- Tuesday, May 4th - Team Informational meeting: We will discuss the overall program, meet your coach, learn about what to expect in the upcoming training months, fundraising tips, setting goals and more. This meeting is located at The Anti-Cruelty Society Auditorium (169 W. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654), 6p.m.
- Monday, May 10th - Team Seminar: Running Tips: Getting Started on the Right Foot, including getting the right shoes for you, This meeting is also located at The Anti-Cruelty Society Auditorium (169 W. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654), 6p.m.
- Saturday, May 15th - Kick-Off Run: North Branch Bike Trial: 7:30 a.m. Check-in, 7:45 a.m.: Coach Mark's Welcome, 8 a.m. RUN!
- Sunday, August 1st - The Rock ' Roll Chicago Half Marathon
- Sunday, October 10th – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon
