Are you ready to join Team WIOFA? Whether you are new to running, want to start 2022 accomplishing something new, or working on a marathon PR, Team WIOFA provides amazing benefits and the opportunity to fundraise for a great cause! Email [email protected] to learn more and get involved!
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Team WIOFA is returning to the Shamrock Shuffle for the first time since 2019! The Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s best running events, with a one-of-a-kind course that weaves its way through Chicago’s Loop, starting and finishing in Grant Park.
WIOFA covers the $50 entry fee for you to join. In return, we equip all our runners with their own personal fundraising page and team platform to track our progress as a group raising funds for Chicagoland teen cancer and blood disease patients.
Want to start 2022 with a bang and challenge yourself to run an 8K for a great cause? Join us on the course and run with Team WIOFA!
Fundraise over $250, and you’ll receive a limited edition Team WIOFA quarter zip post-race day.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Email [email protected] to sign up!
WIOFA’s marathon team is run through Advocate Aurora Health and all money raised will directly support the Teen Hematology and Oncology support groups at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Advocate greatly values its charity running team members. The fundraising minimum to participate in the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon charity running team is set by Bank of America and is determined on the drawing of the lottery.
As recognition of your hard work, all participants will receive:
- Waived entry fee to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon ($205 value)
- Comprehensive 18-week training plan, running schedule and weekly updates
- Your choice of marathon training provided by Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) or virtual training for participants who live outside of Illinois **
- Weekend group long runs provided at 11 training locations throughout the city and suburbs
- Mid-week runs at a variety of locations throughout the city and suburbs
- Complimentary speed workouts, to increase your running speed, offered three times per week
- CARA membership that includes reduced fees at over 100 Chicagoland races and a one-year subscription to Runner’s World magazine
- Charity running team dri-fit running shirts from WIOFA and Advocate Aurora Health
- A customizable personal fundraising webpage and tips on how to raise funds
- Race day team tent with gear check, food, drinks and more
- Prizes for reaching various fundraising goals
* Fundraising minimum deadline is September 17, 2021
** A minimum of $300 fundraised is required before receiving CARA membership.