Run for a Future Free From Gun Violence

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Run With Team MFOL.

Born from the Parkland school shooting, March For Our Lives (MFOL) is a youth-led movement working to end gun violence. Our mission is to educate, engage, and mobilize young people into sustained action that challenges the systems enabling gun violence and creates the conditions for the cultural and policy change needed to make our communities safe.

We’re proud to be an official charity partner of both the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon. Through these partnerships, runners from across the country have the opportunity to take on 26.2 miles while raising critical funds to support our mission to end gun violence.

Whether you’re running your first marathon or chasing a new personal best, Team MFOL is a community of runners united by a shared commitment to creating a safer future.

2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Sunday, October 10, 2027 | Applications Now Open!

Team March For Our Lives is heading to Chicago! We’re excited to welcome a new team of runners for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, one of the world’s premier distance-running events.

Join us for 26.2 miles through Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods while raising funds to support youth-led advocacy, public education, and efforts to end gun violence.

Fundraising minimum: $2,500 per runner

APPLY TO RUN THE 2027 CHICAGO MARATHON WITH US

TCS New York City Marathon

2026 Team: Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Applications Closed

March For Our Lives is proud to be an official New York Road Runners (NYRR) charity partner for the TCS New York City Marathon. As the largest marathon in the world, the race brings together more than 50,000 runners who take on 26.2 miles across all five boroughs of New York City, from Staten Island to Central Park.

We’re thrilled to have a dedicated team representing March For Our Lives in the 2026 race! Applications for our 2026 team are now closed, and we’re looking forward to cheering on our runners as they take on the five boroughs in support of a future free from gun violence.

Interested in joining us in 2027? Applications for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon will open in early 2027. Check back for updates!

Why Run With Team March For Our Lives?

As a member of Team March For Our Lives, you’ll receive:

  • Guaranteed entry into your selected marathon through our official charity partnership, upon acceptance and completion of the race’s registration requirements.
  • Ongoing fundraising support, resources, and tips from MFOL staff.
  • A personalized fundraising page to easily share with your network.
  • Official Team MFOL swag.
  • Access to a private WhatsApp group to connect with fellow Team MFOL runners, share training updates, and ask questions.
  • Opportunities to be featured on MFOL’s social media channels and in communications with our broader network.

What We Ask of Our Runners:

  • Meet your fundraising commitment. Runners must meet the fundraising minimum for their selected race and sign a fundraising agreement acknowledging the requirement and deadline.
  • Complete your official race registration. Selected runners will receive instructions for registering through our charity partnership and must pay the applicable marathon registration fee directly to the race organizer. This fee does not count toward your MFOL fundraising minimum.
  • Spread the word! Share your fundraising campaign with friends, family, colleagues, and your community through email, social media, and personal outreach.
  • Stay connected. Respond to communications from Team MFOL staff and keep us updated on your fundraising progress.
  • Enjoy the journey! Train, connect with your teammates, and get ready for an unforgettable race experience.

Already Have a Marathon Entry?

If you’ve secured your own entry into either the Chicago or New York City Marathon through the lottery, a qualifying time, or another means, you can still run in support of March For Our Lives!

We’d love to welcome you to Team MFOL and help you fundraise for a future free from gun violence.

For more information, please contact our development team at donations@marchforourlives.com.

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