Team Have Dreams
Looking for a way to get fit and stay active? Are you interested in running and fundraising for a charity? Do you want to help individuals with autism?
If so, then Team Have Dreams is the organization for you! We are a charity for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and other races. Since 2009, we have raised over $500,000 towards much-needed programs and services for children, teens, and young adults with autism!
The fundraising minimum requirement for all charity runners is $2,100. At this point the only way to run in the Chicago Marathon is through a charity. Spots with Team Have Dreams are limited and are first come, first served.
We are SOLD OUT of Chicago Marathon entries. If you’d like to be put on a waiting list (if the Marathon gives Team Have Dreams more spots) or guarantee your entry to the 2026 Chicago Marathon, please click the button below.
Questions about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon? Check out this FAQ page!
Ten awesome benefits you get running for Have Dreams!
1. Your very own personalized team coach Jennifer Harrison! Jennifer is a USAT Level II Certified Triathlon coach in the Chicagoland area. Jennifer has over 15 years of coaching experience with athletes of all levels, and has also competed in over 200 Triathlons and Duathlons since 1995. See jenharrison.com for more information on Jennifer and her renowned coaching (Chicago Marathon only).
2. Runner Training Bag filled with various items you can use such as: energy gels and bars, ice packs, sunscreen and more!
3. Team Have Dreams Dry-Fit Singlet!
4. Private Facebook Group that contains important updates, training pointers from Jen Harrison, fun posts and a place to ask any questions you may have!
5. Complimentary Pasta Party for you and a guest the week of the Chicago Marathon! Includes pasta, salad, pizza, soda, and cake!
6. Three amazing fundraising incentive rewards!
7. Your very own personalized fundraising page, as well as a fundraising toolkit that will help you reach and exceed your fundraising minimum!
8. Helpful support and immediate responses back for any questions you have about training, fundraising, etc…
9. You can choose how to cover your registration fee. Pay yourself or include it in your fundraising minimum.
10. You will enrich the lives of kids, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum!
If you have any questions about Team Have Dreams, please contact David Murray at dmurray@havedreams.org or 847-685-0250 Ext 105
Jennifer Harrison is a professional USAT Level II Certified Triathlon coach in the Chicagoland area. Jennifer works with triathletes, swimmers, cyclists and runners to help them attain their goals and have fun all while maintaining balance in their life.
Carlye’s testimonial about working with Jen Harrison
Learn more about Team Have Dreams coach, Jennifer Harrison
Jen Harrison
“If you haven’t signed for Team Have Dreams then do it today! You won’t find better support anywhere else. David and the team go above and beyond to make sure all runners are well supported, from sign up and beyond the race. I had the most amazing experience Running for this incredible charity and I will certainly be back to run for them in the future. Good luck to all Team Have Dreams runners, you will without a doubt have the best experience.”
Charlie, Team Have Dreams 2024 Runner
Hear what some of our Charity Runners have to say about running for Team Have Dreams
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