Team CPD - Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Join TEAM CPD at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 7, 2012!

TEAM CPD has post-close entries for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

To sign up for a Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TEAM CPD post-close entry, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to here to register.

Step 2: Enter 12345 as your runner i.d. when prompted.

We will get back to you within 24 hours with details. Note: All post-close entrants must commit to raising a minimum of $900 for CPMF by October 1.

TEAM CPD - BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON

Join TEAM CPD in raising funds for Police Officers killed and catastrophically injured in the line of duty by participating in the 2012 Bank Of America Chicago Marathon as part of TEAM CPD. We are asking NEW TEAM CPD members to raise a minimum of $400. Members raising $550 or more will have the option to receive FREE CARA (Chicago Area Runner's Association) membership and training. Walkers and runners of all levels are encouraged to commit to training to experience the adventure of the Chicago Marathon along with TEAM CPD! **Returning TEAM CPD MEMBERS and those participating in multiple events with TEAM CPD will have a reduced fundraising minimum.**

When you join TEAM CPD you are not just a number, you become a part of our family. Run with us and make your 2012 marathon experience much more meaningful to yourself and others!

OUR MISSION

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2004, dedicated to honoring the lives of our fallen heroes. The Foundation provides support and assistance to the families of Chicago Police Officers that have been killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. To date over 558 names adorn our Memorial Wall at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park which lies due east of Soldier Field. Please visit www.cpdmemorial.org for full details, photos, and stories.

LOW FUNDRAISING MINIMUMS

We realize that the economy is still rough. Our fundraising minimums are the LOWEST in the marathon Charity program for the amount of amenities you receive as a TEAM CPD member. Pre-race pasta dinner, team gear, an exclusive tent in Charity Village for gear-check and meeting friends and family post-race to celebrate with hot food, cold drinks, massage therapists, the list goes on!

Upon registration, a fundraising page will be automatically created for you. You will find the link in your confirmation email. After confirmation you will receive another email from Team CPD with a fundraising packet, complete with ideas to make fundraising easy and enjoyable! We are asking all members to fundraise a minimum of $400. This amount applies to that minimum applies only to those already registered for the marathon through the official Bank of America Chicago Marathon website, not post-close entries. All post-close entrants must commit to raising a minimum of $900 for CPMF by October 1. Those members who raise over $550 will have the option of free CARA training and membership.

FREE CARA MEMBERSHIP AND TRAINING

Any member of TEAM CPD who raises a minimum of $550 will receive a free CARA membership and be able to train for the marathon with CARA all season long at ANY of CARA's city or suburban locations! CARA has programs to accommodate any level, from walk/run to those who can run like the Kenyans!

CHARITY VILLAGE

Take advantage of private gear-check, pre-and post race tent, food, beverages and private changing areas and port-a-potties. Meet friends and family post-race without a hassle! Enjoy our DJ, karaoke machine and disco ball in the best tent in Charity Village! There will also be plenty of massage therapists on hand to massage and stretch your sore muscles.

PRE-RACE TEAM DINNER

Over the past three years we have been graciously hosted by Tufano's' Vernon Park Tap for our pre- race team dinner. Joey always comes through with delicious carb-loading delights for our runners and their families.

LIMITED EDITION TEAM CPD GEAR

All runners will receive TEAM CPD technical gear to train in and proudly wear on race day! TEAM gear increases camaraderie, makes you easily identifiable, and gets the crowd behind you, cheering you on to the finish line!

KICKOFF EVENTS

We will kick off our running season at a social benefit: Stars on Southport on March 3rd. All marathon team members and friends are welcome to join!

TEAM CPD will kick off marathon training season with a fun run and subsequent social in the middle of June (date and venue TBA).

FUNDRAISING EVENTS ALL SEASON LONG

Give back to your donors. This year we have plenty of exciting summertime events that will help make meeting your fundraising goal a breeze! Come join us for our pub crawl, wine-tasting, dunk tank at our block party, car wash, and more!

ONLINE FUNDRAISING MADE EASY

Upon registration for TEAM CPD, a fundraising page will be automatically created for you! You can add photos, inspiration, and stories to personalize it to your heart's content! Make it easy for friends, family and co-workers to donate in a secure online environment. See your welcome packet for full details.

Not up for running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon but still want to join TEAM CPD and fundraise or volunteer? Visit the TEAM CPD homepage to learn about opportunities to run or volunteer with TEAM CPD at one of Chicago's half-marathons, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, and more!