BofA Chicago Marathon $47.1 Million for Charity

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon recently announced that 2025 participants raised a record $47.1 million for local, national and global nonprofits, smashing last year’s highest fundraising total by $11 million. The fundraising momentum is expected to continue in 2026, with a third of the 55,000-person participant field expected to run and fundraise on behalf of an official charity.

“We are awed by the incredible fundraising put forth by last year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon charity participants,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. “Training for and participating in a marathon takes a huge amount of dedication, and to add the work of fundraising onto the work of training shows how committed these participants are to their causes. The $47.1 million they raised will make a meaningful difference in the world, and we are so honored our charity participants chose the Bank of America Chicago Marathon as the vehicle for their fundraising.”

Runners continue to show unprecedented interest in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with more than 200,000 people applying for a chance to participate in the 2026 event. Charity and tour operator entries are still available for the 2026 event but are filling quickly.

Since 2002, participants have raised more than $405 million through the event’s official Charity Program. This feat is accomplished by participants who sign on to support an affiliated cause and commit to fundraising as part of their marathon journey. Those who register to run with an official charity are required to raise a minimum of $2,200. For a list of official charities and information on how to register by joining a charity team, go to the Chicago Marathon Charity page.

For the latest event updates, registered participants and community members are encouraged to visit the Event FAQ, available at the Chicago Marathon website.