ABOUT OUR TEAM:
Team Crossroads Runners is a highly motivated group of runners who show their dedication to improving our community by raising funds through Crossroads Runners to benefit a number of different charities including Career Transitions Center, Horizons For Youth, Harmony Hope and Healing, North Lawndale Kinship Initiative and North Lawndale Athletic and Recreation Association while training for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Over the last 6 years, this dynamic group of dedicated runners has raised just under one million dollars to those suffering from homelessness and hunger in Chicago.
Run with Chicago’s most committed team and raise funds for those in need! No experience necessary! Some will be experienced runners who can help lead the team; others will be new to running. Just about anyone can run a marathon or half marathon if they are willing to train.
As a member of Team Crossroads Runners, you will have access to personalized training and injury screenings, opportunities to participate in fun runs and special events, VIP race day experience and much more! Above all, runners have the opportunity to add meaning to their marathon experience by running to help our neighbors who desperately need our help.
Benefits and Commitments:
Run with Chicago’s most committed team and raise funds for those in need! No experience necessary! Some will be experienced runners who can help lead the team; others will be new to running. Just about anyone can run a marathon or half marathon if they are willing to train.
As a member of Team Crossroads Runners, you will have access to personalized training and injury screenings, opportunities to participate in fun runs and special events, VIP race day experience and much more! Above all, runners have the opportunity to add meaning to their marathon experience by running to help our neighbors who desperately need our help.
Benefits and Commitments:
- Guaranteed registration for the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Crossroads Runners will pay for your Marathon Registration Fee (value of $215)
- FREE 20-week marathon training with Coach Brendan Cournane, plus online training support and weekly training tips.
- Training clinics led by experts on running, nutrition, equipment and fundraising
- Customized fundraising page and social media help to give family, friends and co-workers an easy way to donate and show their support for you, plus fundraising guidance and online tools to help you surpass your individual fundraising goal.
- Team Crossroads Runners technical running shirt for race day
- The opportunity to participate in fun runs, social gatherings and special events
- Marathon pasta dinner to kick off race weekend.
- Access to the VIP race day headquarters, located just a short distance from the start and finish line in Grant Park.
- Bless your blisters mass at Old St. Patrick’s Church
- The incredible feeling of knowing that your effort and endurance will translate into a brighter future for thousands of people throughout Chicago!
You can’t beat the benefits of being a Crossroads Runner!
In addition to helping to eradicate poverty, adding meaning to your run, and joining a team of amazing, like-minded people, running the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as a Crossroads Runner has its perks.
VIP RACE DAY EXPERIENCE!
Our runners have an amazing experience on race day! We offer a pre-race home base with a private gear check, light breakfast and pre-race stretching.
After the race, celebrate your accomplishment with friends and family, great food, live music, and massage therapists to help you stretch and recover. We end the day with a “Bless Your Blisters” mass at Old St. Patrick’s Church!
After the race, celebrate your accomplishment with friends and family, great food, live music, and massage therapists to help you stretch and recover. We end the day with a “Bless Your Blisters” mass at Old St. Patrick’s Church!
About Our Coach
World-Class Certified Running Coach to Help You Finish Strong
Crossroads Runners is dedicated to preparing you for a successful 26.2 mile journey.
Runners who join us will receive a complimentary 20-week training program with the option to participate virtually or in-person from one of the best-known and highly regarded coaches in the Chicago running community. With his help, you can train safely and finish strong.
Crossroads Runners is dedicated to preparing you for a successful 26.2 mile journey.
Runners who join us will receive a complimentary 20-week training program with the option to participate virtually or in-person from one of the best-known and highly regarded coaches in the Chicago running community. With his help, you can train safely and finish strong.
Coach Brendan Cournane
Brendan Cournane is a USATF- and RRCA-certified running coach who has helped more than 5,000 runners reach their marathon goals. He has completed over 100 marathons, including each of the 50 States and all 7 Continents and all 6 World Majors. Brendan has qualified for the Boston Marathon in many times and has completed it 6 times.
You can find out more at Coach Brendan’s website, www.coachbrendan.com
To secure your spot in the 2021 Chicago Marathon, registrations must be complete by May 31, 2021
You can find out more at Coach Brendan’s website, www.coachbrendan.com
To secure your spot in the 2021 Chicago Marathon, registrations must be complete by May 31, 2021