Run 26.2. Change Lives.
As of 12/1/25 we do not have any 2026 Chicago Marathon charity entries left. However, if you already have an entry to the 2026 Chicago Marathon and would like to fundraise for Gerry's Cafe, we would love for you to join our team. We will help you fundraise through our social media and email channels. With all the recent media attention for Gerry's Cafe, many of your contacts will likely have heard of it, making this a fun experience. Your miles will now make a difference in supporting a work environment for adults with disabilities.
Here is our Gerry's Cafe 2026 Official Chicago Marathon Team.
We are offering a Gerry's Cafe gift card when you raise your first $500, and reimbursement for your marathon entry fee when you raise $2,500 along with other rewards.
Also, anyone who refers someone (who has an entry to the 2026 Chicago Marathon) to join our team to fundraise will receive a Gerry's Gift Card when your referral raises $500. Who do you know that is running the 2026 Chicago Marathon?
About Gerry’s Café
Gerry’s Café is a mission-driven coffee shop and catering program that employs and empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, we provide paid training, real-world work experience, and community connection — proving that inclusive employment is good for people and good for business.
Your miles make a difference. Every dollar raised by Team Gerry’s supports our workforce mission — from barista training to food-service certifications to community outreach.
Impact Highlights
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30+ team members with IDD trained and employed
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$20,000 + 2025 team fundraising goal
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Proceeds support jobs, training, and inclusion
