Get Involved – Charity Team Runners

Run to Bring Magic to Kids!

Run with a purpose, and for a cause, on the Open Heart Magic (OHM) Charity Team. Your miles on the Charity Team will inspire and bring laughter to thousands of kids in hospitals. This is a small organization, you can have a HUGE impact!

The Open Heart Magic Charity Team has eight official marathon partnerships: Chicago, Berlin, Sydney, Tokyo, Paris, Cape Town, Dublin, and Valencia.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon - SOLD OUT

Run Chicago for Sick Kids! – 10/11/2026

We are officially sold out of bibs for the 2026 Chicago Marathon! If you would like to be put on the waitlist if more bibs become available, then please email Basia Yee at Open Heart Magic.

Run a World Marathon Major for kids.

GET ON THE WAITLIST

HAVE A BIB ALREADY? EMAIL CHRISTINE TO RUN FOR KIDS

Chicago Charity Team Perks:

  • 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 future World Marathon Majors that Open Heart Magic partners with
  • 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

TCS Sydney Marathon

Bring magic down under! – 8/30/2026

G’day, runners! Run the TCS Sydney Marathon in 2026 for kids on the Charity Team! Make your miles – even down under – matter by running Sydney for kids. Open Heart Magic can guarantee your bib with a low fundraising requirement of $3,500.

Run a World Marathon Major for kids.

SYDNEY CHARITY TEAM WAIVER

HAVE A BIB ALREADY? EMAIL CHRISTINE TO RUN FOR KIDS

Sydney Charity Team Perks:

  • 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

BMW Berlin Marathon

Laufen Sie Berlin für Kinder! – 9/27/2026

br />Hallo, Läufer! Run the BMW Berlin Marathon in 2026 for kids on the Charity Team! Make your miles – through the Brandenburg Gate – matter by running Berlin for kids. Open Heart Magic can guarantee your bib with a low fundraising requirement of $3,500.

Run a World Marathon Major for kids.

BERLIN CHARITY TEAM WAIVER

HAVE A BIB ALREADY? EMAIL CHRISTINE TO RUN FOR KIDS

Berlin Charity Team Perks:

  • 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

Tokyo Marathon - SOLD OUT

Run for kids in Tokyo! – 3/1/2026

Kon’nichiwa! Spots for the Tokyo Marathon in 2026 are officially sold out! But if you are interested in making your miles matter by running Tokyo in 2027, Open Heart Magic can help.

Run a World Marathon Major for kids.

INTERESTED IN TOKYO?

HAVE A BIB ALREADY? EMAIL CHRISTINE TO RUN FOR KIDS

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Tokyo Charity Team Perks:

  • 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

More Races for More Magic!

More Marathon Offerings in 2026

The Open Heart Magic Charity Team isn’t done yet. All miles matter when you run for kids, so grab your shoes and find your race in 2026:

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris – 4/12/2026

Bonjour coureur! Run the City of Light with a low fundraising minimum requirement of $1,500.
Click Here – Paris Charity Team Waiver

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon – 5/24/2026

Explore the Mother City and guarantee your bib for Cape Town with a low fundraising requirement of $2,500.
Click Here – Cape Town Charity Team Waiver

Irish Life Dublin Marathon – 10/25/2026

A pint before or after? Guarantee your bib for Dublin with a low fundraising requirement of $1,600.
Click Here – Dublin Charity Team Waiver

Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zuric – 12/6/2026

Plano, rapido, soleado – flat, fast, and sunny! Guarantee your bib for a truly breathtaking marathon in Valencia with a low fundraising requirement of $1,600.
Click Here – Valencia Charity Team Waiver

Marathons not your thing?

No worries! From 5K runs to team relays, 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