Bank of America Chicago
Marathon
The Miles for Magic Marathon
Team
The Miles for
Magic marathon team supports the work of Open Heat Magic, bringing magic to sick kids in hospitals all over
Chicago. Running the miles for a great cause with a team who shares your goals and ambitions is a
challenging and rewarding experience. Miles for Magic will make sure you have everything you need to
achieve your goal, help raise money for Open Heart Magic and surround you with great people who want to bring
more magic to kids in hospitals. Bring your MAGIC!
Runner Benefits
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Super cool
training Miles for Magic technical t-shirt and race day technical t-shirt
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Discounted access to world class
training offered through Chicago Area Runner’s Association (CARA) & the incredible benefits to
be part of CARA. PLEASE NOTE $1000 is required in fundraising for marathon registrations
post-race close through Miles for Magic. With $1,250 in
fundraising by October 1, CARA membership is complimentary.
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Weekly group long runs led by CARA
pace leaders – all paces and ten different locations throughout the city and suburbs
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Mid week runs from a
variety of locations throughout the city and suburbs
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Free entry into CARA’s
Super Clinic
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CARA technical running
shirt
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Comprehensive training
guide
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Complimentary entry into
the 5th annual CARA Ready to Run 20 Miler
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Race day entry into CARA’s
exclusive venue at the Congress Hotel on Marathon Day (free gear check, family meet-up area
and REAL BATHROOMS!)
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One year subscription to
Running Times magazine
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Access to a community of
healthy, fit and fun marathon runners at the post race party
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Keep limber with special OHM Miles
for Magic massage discounts at Chicago Touch
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Get the right gear at Fleet Feet
with special discounts and coupons
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Weekly support e-mails and
Facebook updates to keep you on track!
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Miles for Magic post race
party
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Running with Miles for Magic will give you the
satisfaction of doing something greater than yourself!
Runner Rewards & Opportunity to Be an
Elite!
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Runner’s who raise by $750 by October
1st will receive complimentary CARA training or a Magic
Road Crew support package (2 Magic Road Crew T-shirts and cheer gear!) for your biggest
fans. (PLEASE NOTE $1000 is required in fundraising for
marathon registrations post-race close through Miles for Magic.)
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Competition for “Elite” fundraisers
(top female and male fundraisers)
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Each of the “Elite”
fundraisers will receive:
- 100 minute post marathon massage
at Chicago Touch
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You and guest will be honored
at the annual Tricks Are For Kids Benefit!
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Final fundraising totals will
be closed EOD October 1, 2011 for the Elite contest.
Click Here to Learn How
to Join the Miles for Magic Team!
Runners Next Steps & Fundraising
Commitment
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Sign up with “Miles for Magic” only a $500
fundraising commitment and minimum contribution (PLEASE NOTE $1000 is required in fundraising for Chicago Marathon registrations
post-race close through Miles for Magic. In either case, if you sign up for CARA through
Miles for Magic, then the fund-raising minimum increases $250.)
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Start fundraising with the super easy personalized
fundraising webpage and convenient and safe online donations (donations due by October 1,
2012.)
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Have fun and run your heart
out!
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