Run the Chicago Marathon:
Join Team OLA!
Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (via the Franciscans of the Eucharist) provides hope to the poor on the west side of Chicago via food pantries supporting 4000 families a month, after-school programs, seniors programs, community meals, and much more. Consider running to support Mission OLA in the….
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON on October 11, 2026
and/or the
CHICAGO 13.1 HALF-MARATHON on June 7, 2026
Team OLA 2026 Chicago Marathon
Team OLA 2026!
– We will have 166 guaranteed entries into the 2026 Chicago Marathon (October 11, 2026). Entries will go very fast.
– Guaranteed entries claimed before 11/20/25 have a $2200 fundraising minimum. Register now and skip the drawing!
– Join Team OLA with your own entry if you have a time, legacy, or other special entry with NO fundraising minimum!
– If you have questions, please email Sr. Stephanie at olamission@gmail.com or call 773-486-8431
Register Later
Team OLA 2026!
-Thinking you want to run, but not sure yet?
-Email Sr. Stephanie (olamission@gmail.com) to get on the *Entry Alert* list for either the full marathon or the half marathon
–For the full marathon: Entries may go fast, so once you’re on this list you will be informed when entries are running low.
–For the half marathon: I’ll email before we start using guaranteed entries (see above)
Thinking you want to run but not sure yet?
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Email Sr. Stephanie to get on the *Entry Alert* list (olamission@gmail.com)
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Entries may go fast, so once you’re on this list you will be informed when entries are running low.
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We’ll also email you before fundraising minimums go up.
Can’t run in 2026 but still want to support the team?
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There are two main ways you can help support Team OLA
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A) Help Sr. Stephanie with publicity
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B) Join the prayer team! Each Team OLA runner is paired with a prayer warrior committed to praying for them throughout their training and fundraising.
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Email Sr. Stephanie at olamission@gmail.com to join the 2026 prayer team!
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All the details about Team OLA 2026
Need more info? Here are lots of details about Team OLA 2026! Check out the Team OLA webpage HERE for more info too!
-Team OLA directly supports Mission of Our Lady of the Angels- a Catholic outreach to the poor on the west side currently supporting more than 4000 families a month. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Mission.
Benefits of being on TEAM OLA
*Custom training plans/ individualized help from 2:53 marathoner, Sr. Stephanie
*Race weekend accommodations (room, rides, food), pre race Mass/ dinner
*An entire prayer team praying for you- 1:1 prayer team to runner ratio!
*T-shirts, motivational e-mails from Sr. Stephanie, fully supported fundraising platform/ materials, and Facebook runner support group
What you agree to do as part of the team! FULL MARATHON
*Run a marathon! The Chicago Marathon is on October 11, 2026
*Raise $2200 for Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (tons of support will be provided to help you with this) if you get a guaranteed entry.
*Pay your race entry fee of $240 (cost known as of 10/3)
*BE PART OF THE MIRACLE THAT IS TEAM OLA!!!
What you agree to do as part of the team! HALF MARATHON
*Run a half marathon! The Chicago 13.1 is on June 7, 2026
*Get your fundraising link out there if you do not have a guaranteed entry so your friends and family can support you.
*Raise $700 for Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (tons of support will be provided to help you with this) if you get a guaranteed entry.
*Pay your race entry fee of $110 (cost known as of 10/3)
*BE PART OF THE MIRACLE THAT IS TEAM OLA!!!
See http://missionola.com/marathon.html for more details. You can also visit our Marathon videos on our Youtube page here to get a sneak peak of what it is like to be on the team!
Please email Sr. Stephanie at olamission@gmail.com or call 773-486-8431 with any questions.
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