Get Involved – Charity Team Runners

Make your miles matter on the Charity Team!

Run with a purpose, and for a cause, on the Open Heart Magic (OHM) Charity Team. Your miles and funds raised will inspire and support OHM programming for sick kids in hospitals! The Charity Team is critical to the mission of bringing laughter and hope to kids in hospitals, and because OHM is a small organization, each and every runner makes a huge impact! Cross off some World Marathon Majors on the Open Heart Magic Charity Team.

SOLD OUT

*The Charity Team is SOLD OUT for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, BMW Berlin Marathon, and TCS Sydney Marathon – if you’d like to be on the waitlist for either race, please click here to email Christine Huge.

Run Chicago for Sick Kids!

The Charity Team is critical to Open Heart Magic’s mission of bringing laughter and hope to kids in hospitals. And with our low fundraising requirements, team members find that fundraising’s a breeze. Whether team members are competing, training, fundraising or just spreading the word, they get lots of support from the OHM community.

Official Charity of the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Open Heart Magic can guarantee your entry spot for the Chicago Marathon! If you are interested in running in 2025 – Open Heart Magic can offer you a complimentary bib and the lowest fundraising minimums allowed! ($2,100) What are you waiting for? Make your miles matter in 2025.

INTERESTED IN CHICAGO IN 2026

HAVE A BIB ALREADY? EMAIL CHRISTINE TO RUN FOR KIDS

Perks of running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on the Charity Team:

  • FREE Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration and the lowest fundraising requirements available
  • OHM Charity Team tech tee & race tank
  • Fundraising secrets and best practices to help you reach your goal
  • Marathon Race Day Hospitality Suite (that is close to the start and finish line) with private restrooms, gear check, and more – the perfect spot to meet family & friends
  • Priority Access to bibs to World Marathon Majors, such as the 2025 Berlin Marathon
  • A strong online community to share the experience and help you stay the course to your success
  • Running events and world-class training through our partnership with Chicago Area Runners Association

Laufen Sie Berlin für Kinder!

Official Charity of the 2025 BMW Berlin Marathon

The Charity Team has gone international! The BMW Berlin Marathon is one of seven World Marathon Majors – and when you run for sick kids, Open Heart Magic can guarantee your bib! Limited spots remain for the 2025 BMW Berlin Marathon with Open Heart Magic, if you are interested in running Berlin for kids in the hospital, join us, and make your miles matter.

INTERESTED IN BERLIN IN 2026

HAVE A BIB ALREADY? EMAIL CHRISTINE TO RUN FOR KIDS

Other perks of running on the Charity Team:

  • Complimentary registration and a guaranteed bib as long as fundraising minimums are met
  • Low fundraising minimums available
  • OHM Charity Team tech tee & race tank
  • Limited-edition Charity Team Swag
  • Fundraising secrets and best practices to help you reach your goal
  • Priority Charity Team Access to other World Marathon Majors as they become available with Open Heart Magic
  • A strong online community to share the experience and help you stay the course to your success

Run down under to bring magic!

Official Charity of the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon

G’day, runners! Open Heart Magic is heading to the TCS Sydney Marathon in 2025 – the newest World Marathon Major. And while our 2025 Charity Team is fully booked, you can still make a difference on the Charity Team. Learn how you can have a big impact for kids in the hospital by running with us in the future.

INTERESTED IN SYDNEY IN 2026

HAVE A BIB ALREADY? EMAIL CHRISTINE TO RUN FOR KIDS

Other perks of running on the Charity Team:

  • Complimentary registration and a guaranteed bib as long as fundraising minimums are met
  • Low fundraising minimums available
  • OHM Charity Team tech tee & race tank
  • Limited-edition Charity Team Swag
  • Fundraising secrets and best practices to help you reach your goal
  • Priority Charity Team Access to other World Marathon Majors as they become available with Open Heart Magic
  • A strong online community to share the experience and help you stay the course to your success

Run for kids!

No race is too small to have a huge impact

World Marathon Majors not your thing? No problem! From 5K runs to local city marathons, and bike races to triathlons, Charity Team members don’t need to finish first to be number one in our book. Charity Team members have competed in 5Ks, 8Ks, Ironmans, CrossFit challenges, half marathons, stair climbs, bike races, and so much more to help sick kids get their magic back. So whether you’re looking for a reason to run or motivation to push yourself through another marathon, we have a spot for you on the Charity Team.

Want to know more?

If you have questions about becoming a Charity Team Member, please reach out to our Director of Operations, Christine Huge. She can be reached via email or by calling our office at 312-624-8079.
EMAIL CHRISTINE HUGE