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.

RUN THE 2025 CHICAGO MARATHON

*The Charity Team is SOLD OUT for the 2025 BMW Berlin Marathon – if you’d like to be on the waitlist, 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.

RUN THE 2025 CHICAGO MARATHON

QUESTIONS ABOUT RUNNING CHICAGO?

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! We are currently SOLD OUT for the 2025 BMW Berlin Marathon, but please reach out if you are interested in being on the waitlist and learning more about how to make your miles matter on the Charity Team.

GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR BERLIN IN 2025

QUESTIONS ABOUT RUNNING BERLIN?

No race is too small to have a huge impact

Marathons not your thing? No problem! From 5K runs to other marathons, and bike races to triathlons, Charity Team members don’t need to finish first to be number one in our book. Team members have competed in 5Ks, 8Ks, Ironmans, CrossFit challenges, marathons, stair climbs, bike races, and more. 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.

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