join team RISE

Impact the lives of kids in Angola – one child, one classroom, one school at a time

17 years – 478 runners – $954,213 raised – over 6,679 kids in school each year

2026 goal = $45,000 to give MORE kids access to education!

RISE has Guaranteed Entries for the 2026 Chicago Marathon

  • Event date – October 11, 2026
  • Event rules and info
  • The non-guaranteed entry (drawing) closed on 11/18/25
  • Applicants will be notified via email of their entry status on Thursday, 12/11/25
  • Entry Fee – $250 US Resident; $260 Non-US Resident
  • Participants are required to raise no less than $2,200 (USD), set by the Marathon
  • Post drawing guaranteed entry will be available with RISE
  • Post drawing application for guaranteed entry will close 3/31/26, or when all spots are committed
  • Contact RISE for the registration link and with questions: rise@riseinternational.org
  • Thousands of companies match donations made by their employees. Check to see if your company offers a match, suggest it to your supporters, and multiply your gift
  • Runners that were accepted during the drawing can fundraise for RISE with no required minimum

Team RISE Runners have access to:

Support Team RISE runners

  • Donate – give more kids the chance to go to school, and help Team RISE reach their goal!
  • Cheer for Team RISE on race day – support and cheering makes a difference! Mark your calendar for October 11, 7:30 am. More details will follow.