Register for a charity place in the Chicago Marathon 2026

The Terms and Conditions of your participation in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025 which is an agreement between you and Breakthrough T1D UK to participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025. You must agree to the terms and conditions below which also constitute the fundraising agreement between Breakthrough T1D UK and you, as a participant, which is required by law. You will not be able to register for one of our places unless you tick the box indicating that you have read, understood and agree to these terms and conditions. 1. I warrant (i.e. confirm) that I will be over the age of 18 on Sunday 11 October 2026. 2. I acknowledge that I take part in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026 at my own risk, and it is my responsibility to undertake appropriate training and follow appropriate medical advice in relation to my participation. 3. I consent to Breakthrough T1D UK sharing my name and email address with Breakthrough T1D in the USA solely for the purpose of registering my participation with the race organisers. 4. I understand that, upon registering with the race organisers, I will need to pay a registration fee of $250 (fee amount may be subject to change). The registration fee does not contribute towards my fundraising target. 5. I will use my best endeavours to raise money for Breakthrough T1D UK in connection with my participation in the event and, in particular, aim to raise a minimum sponsorship pledge of £2,500. I understand that I will not be raising funds for Breakthrough T1D in the USA. 6. I will ask all sponsors (unless they are donating via my online sponsorship page) to complete a sponsorship form which will include an option for sponsors to ensure their donation also attracts Gift Aid and I understand that I must only use the sponsorship form(s) provided or approved by Breakthrough T1D UK. 7. I understand that Gift Aid does not count towards my fundraising target. 8. Sponsorship money is given by way of donation and once given is generally nonrefundable, even if I fail to take part in, or withdraw from, the event and, if necessary, I will tell my sponsors this. 9. Breakthrough T1D UK reserves the right to withdraw my place in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026 should I fail to demonstrate commitment to raising the required amount. 10. I understand that Breakthrough T1D UK will give a four-week deadline after the event has taken place to collect all sponsorship money in. If for any reason this is not possible, I will let Breakthrough T1D UK know before the four weeks is up and send them any money I have already collected. Any extensions to the fundraising deadline will be given at the discretion of Breakthrough T1D UK. 11. I will immediately inform Breakthrough T1D UK if anything happens which puts my participation in doubt. 12. Breakthrough T1D UK does not accept any responsibility for any injury, loss or damage incurred during participation in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026. 13. I understand that it is my own responsibility to arrange travel to the event, and that Breakthrough T1D UK are not liable for any cancellations or other issues that may arise in relation to this. 14. I understand that, should I need to withdraw from the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026, there may be the possibility of deferring for one year only. This will be at the discretion of Breakthrough T1D UK and cannot be granted until Breakthrough T1D UK’s involvement in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2027 has been confirmed. 15. I confirm I have read, understood and agree to all the terms and conditions set out above. We recommend that you print and keep a copy of this agreement with a note of the date on which you accepted its terms and conditions.