Charity Partners
Charity running has become an important part of the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K, and we want to continue supporting your programs and the causes they focus on improving. Training for a half marathon is a challenge, and finding the right motivation is a great way to keep it fun and help athletes stay committed.
Charities need our help more than ever. Help support and run with a charity you are passionate about.
2026 Partner Index
Life Time Foundation
The Life Time Foundation is dedicated to inspiring Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life. Through financial grants and direct action, we support Youth Nutrition by helping schools serve wholesome, nourishing, minimally processed food to students; Youth Movement by championing physical movement programs that get children active and excited to move for life; and a Healthy Planet by supporting forestation and conservation initiatives, so everyone can live healthy, happy lives.
By raising as a Foundation Athlete, athletes are guaranteed race entry, receive top-class performance gear, and become part of an incredible, mission-driven community.
American Brain Tumor Association
When you challenge yourself to run the 2026 Life Time Chicago Half Marathon with Team ABTA, you make an impact in the brain tumor community by funding critical brain tumor research and providing educational and emotional resources to patients and their families. Join the movement and register to run with Team ABTA.