Cheer-On our Chicago Marathon Runners

Join us to cheer on our 10 Chicago Marathon runners on Saturday, October 13 as they run the 26.2-mile course to raise funds to support our work to restore and protect the Chicago-Calumet River system for all people, water, and wildlife. 

Our cheer section is located at the 3-mile mark on the northeast corner of LaSalle Street and Wacker Drive in front of the entrance to the Chicago Riverwalk. The first wave of runners starts at 7:30 a.m. and the second and third waves are at 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. The first wave of wheelchair participants begins at 7:20 a.m. We estimate our runners will emerge near us between 8:15 and 9:15 a.m.

Click on the names of our runners listed below to make a donation up to Nov 1.

We are also excited to announce that Friends has already been selected as a partner charity for the 2025 marathon.