2020 Chicago Marathon

261 Fearless Team Chicago 2020 Charity Bib Program for Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct 11, 2020
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all 261 Fearless Team Chicago 2020 Charity Entries have been assigned. 

261 Fearless, Inc., is a proud official Partner of the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Charity Program.  261 Fearless has been provided a limited number of invitational entries for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to be used exclusively for fundraising purposes.

A qualifying time is not required for participation, but applicants must be able to complete a marathon within six hours and 30 minutes.

A minimum fundraising requirement of US$ 2,000 is assigned to each individual 261 Fearless entry and is to be raised through individual fundraising efforts, per the race organizer's rules. A fundraising minimum of US$ 1,261 is required from runners already holding a bib for the 2020 Chicago Marathon to join the 261 Fearless Charity Team.

Funds raised by 261 Fearless Team Chicago 2020 participants benefit 261 Fearless global and local programs and services.

By completing this application, you agree to the Terms and Conditions for Team 261 Fearless as listed on the 261 Fearless Website.

261 Fearless will charge a US$ 50 non-refundable application fee via PayPal to complete this application. The fee must be paid in order for you to be considered. Please note: Completing the application and paying the fee does not guarantee a place on 261 Fearless Team Chicago 2020.

Contact Information

Gender

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Entry Type


 

Fundraising Experience

Have you participated in a marathon/road race charity program before?

If yes, what was the most recent charity/race?

How did you accomplish this?

If you are a member of our team, what will your personal fundraising goal be? (Minimum required is US$ 2,000 for Charity Runners and US$ 1,261 for qualified bibbed Runners)

What is your plan for reaching or surpassing this goal? Please let us know some of the specific actions you intend to take. We will provide all the support we can, but we also want to see that you have put some thought into how you will reach your personal goal.

What community organizations are you involved in? Please note any positions or roles held (such as board member, volunteer, sustainer, etc.) and any related fundraising experience.

Outside of your friends and family, what networks (i.e. professional organizations, school associations, online networks, alumni networks, parent networks, etc.) do you plan to tap into in order to raise funds and awareness about your participation on 261 Fearless Charity Team Chicago 2020? Please list these networks below.

Do you think your employer/company might be interested in sponsoring 261 Fearless Team Chicago 2020?

 

Running Experience

In this section, we want to learn more about your running history so we can get to know you better. As long as we know you can complete a marathon within the six hour time limit and without serious health concerns, it doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an experienced marathon runner.

Running level

Current weekly running mileage:

What is your current running/training regimen?

Have you ever completed a marathon or half marathon? If yes, please provide the event names, dates, distances and times for the last 3 years.

If you have completed the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in the past, please indicate year(s) and your bib type. (lottery/charity)

Do you currently have or have you had any previous injuries or health related issues that may affect your training?

If yes, please describe these injuries.

Running Shirt Size

Running Jacket Size

Running Tights Size

Running Shoe Size:

 

Connection to 261 Fearless

How did you learn about 261 Fearless?

Have you had any previous experience with 261 Fearless?

Why would you like to run for 261 Fearless Charity Team Chicago 2020?

What does running mean to you?

What does 261 Fearless mean to you?

How do you see yourself becoming involved with 261 Fearless even beyond the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?

 

Additional Information

What social networking sites do you use?

Do you have a blog?

How many blog followers?

Hometown newspaper (please specify town and state):

 

Is there anything else you want us to know? Hobbies? Unique qualities? Obstacles that you have overcome?

 

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