Alive and Running

NOTE:  This page is NOT for the 2025 Chicago Marathon.  If you are interested in being considered for ALIVE Rescue's 2025 Chicago Marathon team, please email us for details. 

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What could make your running season even better? You have an opportunity to rescue a life with every step, every mile and every race.

We want to introduce you to Alive and Running, an initiative with the aim to integrate the race for our cause with the challenge many people choose each year…..the pounding of the pavement, chasing the ball, sun in your face, wind in your hair, living like someone left the gate open experience that is running.

Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up for ANY race this running season ($25.00 registration fee).
2. Create a fundraising page to raise money to support ALIVE Rescue with a fundraising minimum of $150.00
3. Share your fundraising link on social media and email to invite your friends and family to support your run.
4. Train and be awesome in your race!

What to expect when you sign up for our Alive and Running Program:

1. Free Alive and Running t-shirt for your race.
2. Customizable fundraising web page and support to give family, friends and co-workers to opportunity to support your race.
3. ALIVE Rescue cheering section at certain Chicago events and social media recognition.
4. An opportunity to train with other Alive and Running participants.
5. An Alive & Running celebration party with all of the A&R team members 
6. On November 1st of each year, we award prizes to our top three Alive and Running fundraisers.
   1. 1st Place Fundraiser: Ride along with the Founder of ALIVE Rescue to a local shelter to help rescue a dog or cat.
   2. 2nd Place Fundraiser: Two free tickets to our annual Lucky for Life gala held in November.
   3. 3rd Place Fundraiser: Name a cat or dog we rescue from a local animal shelter (minimum $1,000 raised).

For some, this is an easy choice because you’re already a seasoned runner. You may even be signed up for an upcoming race or planning to do so.  But this opportunity is not just for seasoned runners. Everyone can help!!  This is a personal invitation to pull out your running shoes, lace up those puppies, and join the race to support the Alive and Running initiative.