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!

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RISE Guaranteed Spots for the 2027 Chicago Marathon are available!

• Event date – October 10, 2027
• Event rules and info
• Entry Fee – US Resident – $250 non-charity, $325 charity; Non-US Resident $260 – non-charity, $335 charity
• Participants are required to raise no less than $2,500 (USD), set by the Marathon
• Contact RISE 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:

• Training – 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Training Plan; Hal Higdon Marathon training schedules
• Fundraising Tips
• Team RISE shirt
• Support of runners and volunteers
• The opportunity to run for a greater cause

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.