UPS for DownS is a race-designated charity for both the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon. UPS for DownS also has a team of triathletes who compete and raise awareness and funds.
We have three options for fundraising through the Endurance Team this year.
1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
- If you already registered for the race at this link (Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon), you can join our team for free by CLICKING HERE.
- If you are looking for a race entry, you can join our team for $250 by CLICKING HERE.
- The suggested fundraising minimum for this race is $975 (this amount has been set by Rock 'n' Roll race owners, NOT UPS for DownS and the $250 entry fee will be subtracted from this total).
Each UPS for DownS Charity Athlete will receive:
- A custom “Charity Athlete” Training shirt;
- Private tent at Start/Finish line with refreshments and private gear check;
- A custom UPS for DownS race shirt;
- UPS for DownS team runs;
- Participation in Endurance Team e-group with exchange of advice and recommendations about training and fundraising;
- The opportunity to be paired with a person with Down syndrome through our Adopt-a-Runner program;
- Fundraising Incentives;
- Team pasta dinner;
- Personal fundraising web page!
Join our Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon Team here: CLICK TO REGISTER!
2. Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- If you are already registered for the race, you can join our team by CLICKING HERE.
- Each UPS for DownS Charity Athlete agrees to raise at least $500 and will receive:
- A custom “Charity Athlete” Training shirt;
- A custom UPS for DownS race shirt;
- UPS for DownS team runs;
- Participation in Endurance Team e-group with exchange of advice and recommendations about training and fundraising;
- The opportunity to be paired with a person with Down syndrome through our Adopt-a-Runner program.
- Fundraising Incentives, including admission to Hospitality Tent for athletes who raise $1000 by September 15th!
- Team pasta dinner
- Personal fundraising web page
- Charity Block Party on the course for your spectators and fans!
Once you have registered for the Chicago Marathon, sign up for the UPS for DownS Team here: CLICK TO REGISTER!
3. Name Your Race.
The suggested fundraising minimum for Name Your Race is $250.
Click here for NAME YOUR RACE Registration. IT'S FREE!
But, lest running 13.1 or 26.2 miles isn’t enough for you, UPS for DownS’ cadre of Charity Athletes includes ultramarathoners who have redefined their life and their limits, running incomprehensible distances in unfathomable conditions.
- Each UPS for DownS Charity Athlete receives:
- A custom “Charity Athlete” Training shirt;
- A custom UPS for DownS race shirt or singlet;
- UPS for DownS team runs;
- Participation in Endurance Team e-group with exchange of advice and recommendations about training and fundraising;
- The opportunity to be paired with a person with Down syndrome through our Adopt-a-Runner program.
- Team pasta dinner
- Personal fundraising web page
Not an athlete? We are always in need of volunteers at these incredibly fun events. Volunteer activities include cheering on runners, Adopt-a-Runner, passing out water, assisting at team fun runs, helping with the Endurance Team Committee. We promise that none of these activities require running, swimming or biking insane distances (though hanging around these athlete types might inspire you to put down the donut and go for a walk)!
For more information on how to be a Charity Athlete for UPS for DownS, contact us at marathon@upsfordowns.org with information about your area of interest (athlete or volunteer or both), your specific event, contact information, including phone and address, and why you are interested in UPS for DownS (neighbor, classmate, brother/niece with Down syndrome, special education teacher, Special Olympics coach, etc).
100% of the funds raised by the UPS for Downs Endurance Team fund The Katie MacDonald Down Syndrome Literacy Project.
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