Marathon Team – Chicago Marathon
The Fight
Running a marathon is an incredible undertaking in and of itself and requires a tremendous amount of physical and mental endurance and motivation. Why not give yourself an added boost of motivation by running in honor or memory of someone in your life that who has faced a cancer or Parkinson’s disease journey?
When you sign up to run with the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team, we will be with you every step of the way! You will have access to fitness training, an amazing team of supporters and the best part? 100% of every dollar you raise will go directly to cancer and Parkinson’s disease research happening at VAI.
The deadline has passed to join the VAI marathon team for Chicago 2022, but check back for more information and to join the waitlist for the Chicago Marathon in 2023!
Click here to watch Marathon Team members talk with our friend Maranda about why they run with VAI!
The Commitment
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will host a drawing this year for entry, with applications for non-guaranteed entry and for guaranteed entry open from Tuesday, Oct. 19, to Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at 2 p.m. CT.
If you apply during this time to obtain a guaranteed charity entry to run for the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team, your fundraising minimum will be $1,250.
If you wait until after the drawing closes on Nov. 30, 2021, at 2 p.m. CT, you can still join our Marathon Team any time before Mar. 31, 2022, with a $1,750 fundraising minimum commitment.
Additionally, runners with a guaranteed entry secured on their own may join our team at any time with a $500 fundraising minimum commitment.
There are several different ways to run with the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team. Please read the registration information below for more details.
Register now for the VAI Marathon Team by clicking here.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Van Andel Institute Marathon Team Members
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Joseph Brennan
Marcos Cordoba
Samuel Daniels
Erin Dean
Sarah Eich
James Frieling
Joe Hanson
Mary Beth Kelly
Andrew Klein
Clifford Kopp
Derek Krajewski
John McSorley
Susan Mickler
Sandra Morales
Brian Picardat
Shannon Roleck
Amy Stanton
Douglas Wagner
Spencer Whyte
Runners who have deferred due to COVID-19
Joseph Brennan
Veronica Constantine
Marcos Cordoba
Anna Derber
Joe Hanson
Andrew Klein
Susie Mickler
Sandra Morales
Douglas Wagner
Spencer Whyte
Danielle Willover
Joseph Brennan
Mark Durocher
Brad Hilton
McKenzie Hollern
Suzanne Knoll
Nicolas Koerber
Clifford Kopp
Kim Kordecki
Katie Kuipers
Kate Lieberman
Jessica Lockwood
Rorybeth Novosad
Kelly Pendleton
Terry Popa
Joshua Potter
Daniel Rietema
George Sharpe
Thomas Stoll
Kiera Suwyn
Lexie Suwyn
Sydney Vinton
Mike Berman
Toby Blom
Benjamin Cook
Kristine Cooley
David Couch
Brenda Gardner
Kenneth Gildersleeve
Jay Glover
Amy Hagerstrom-Stanton
Alexis Hartman
Lindsey Hutchings
James Johnson
Angela King
Beth Koperdak
Kate Lieberman
Tina Lippert
Sarah Minnick
Bobby Mosel
Lanny Potts
Susan Pragaspathy
Sarah Rollman
Jayme Romine
Lawrence Rush
Ann Schneider
Nicole Sharpe
George Sharpe
Jencen Smith
Rebecca Steketee
Mindy Uitvlugt
Elizabeth Vaughan
Andy Verheek
Michael Weber
Cherrah Casserly
Meghan Cordes
Aaron DeVos
Andrew DeVries
Steve DeVries
Maria Eguiluz
Kelly Foy
Amy Hagerstrom-Stanton
Ryan Harrell
Rachel Jager
Matthew Jump
Kristen Kinzer
Hilary Muller
Kendra Muller
Matthew Owen
Danielle Pennings
Craig Pennings
Mandy Reed
George Sharpe
Missy Sharpe
Tammie Siegrist
Andrew Sinclair
Jim Tassoni
Chelsea Westra
Marathon Team Sign-up Process
To join the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team and guarantee your entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, follow these quick and easy steps:
- Join the waitlist for the VAI Marathon Team at this link.
- You will receive a link to complete the VAI Marathon Team waiver and fundraising commitment form.
- Upon completion, you will receive an email notification from Ashley Owen with a unique URL to register for the Chicago Marathon when registration for the marathon officially opens.
- After you register on the Chicago Marathon site, Ashley will confirm your application.
- Start training and raising funds to support biomedical research and K–12 and graduate education programs at VAI!
Chicago Marathon Registration Process
Need guaranteed charity entry during the drawing for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (available until Nov. 30, 2021, at 2 p.m.)?:
Athletes who wish to bypass the drawing registration process and secure a guaranteed entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon may join the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team any time before the drawing closes, up to Nov. 30, 2021, at 2 p.m. CT (follow the steps outlined above).
If you choose to guarantee your entry into the race by joining the VAI Marathon Team, you are committing to a required fundraising minimum of $1,250 for VAI by the deadline of Nov. 14, 2022.
Please note that this type of entry is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no cancellation or deferment policy for this type of registration, and the $1,250 fundraising commitment is non-reversible. VAI Marathon Team members still need to complete their registration with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon after they register with our team.
A link to officially register for the marathon will be sent to you shortly after you join the VAI Marathon Team. The marathon registration (covered by VAI) will be invoiced to Van Andel Institute at the standard $230 (U.S. Residents)/$240 (residents outside of the U.S.) registration fee for entry.
Need guaranteed charity entry after the drawing for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (available until March 31, 2022)?
Athletes who did not receive an entry into the marathon during the drawing registration process and want to secure a guaranteed entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon may join the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team any time after the drawing closes, up to March 31, 2022 (follow the steps outlined above).
If you choose to guarantee your entry into the race after the drawing closes by joining the VAI Marathon Team, you are committing to a required fundraising minimum of $1,750 for VAI by the deadline of Nov. 14, 2022.
Please note that this type of entry is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no cancellation or deferment policy for this type of registration, and the $1,750 fundraising commitment is non-reversible. VAI Marathon Team members still need to complete their registration with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon after they register with our team.
A link to officially register for the marathon will be sent to you shortly after you join the VAI Marathon Team. The marathon registration (covered by VAI) will be invoiced to Van Andel Institute at the standard $230 (U.S. Residents)/$240 (residents outside of the U.S.) registration fee for entry.
Did you secure your own entry for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
Athletes who secured their own entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon are highly encouraged to join the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team through this registration type. The required fundraising commitment for the VAI Marathon Team with a “self-secured standard registration” for the marathon is $500.
The Perks
Van Andel Institute offers exciting benefits to our marathon team members including:
- A welcome kit with official VAI Marathon Team gear
- Complimentary registration to the Chicago marathon
- An invitation for our runners to attend pre- and post-race activities in Chicago on race weekend
- Team member contests for fabulous prizes, including complimentary hotel rooms in Chicago on race weekend
- New this year! We are offering a complimentary ticket to the Skyline Hospitality Tent for all our 2022 Chicago Marathon runners
Questions?
Contact McKenzie Hollern, Event & Volunteer Coordinator, at McKenzie.Hollern@vai.org or 616.234.5598.
See you at the finish line!