TEAM PAWS Chicago

Make your miles matter.

Join TEAM PAWS and become part of a community of people who are committed to saving the lives of homeless pets. TEAM PAWS Chicago is the athletic and fundraising program supporting PAWS Chicago, the midwest's largest No Kill animal shelter.

Our 2018 Websites will be LIVE for registration beginning on Thursday, October 5, 2017!
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2018 TEAM PAWS Chicago Featured Races

Participants have the following options (please review each race page for fundraising deadlines, perks, and FAQ's before registering):

ATHLETE'S CHOICE   When you register for Athlete's Choice you can select ANY athletic event you want, whether it's a 5K walk/run, golf, biking, half/full marathon, etc. Members selecting this option are responsible for their own event entry and commit to raising a minimum of $650 by 8:30 a.m. (Central) September 14, 2018.

BOA CHICAGO MARATHON Our largest TEAM PAWS Chicago group, with over 420 runners in 2017, have three options when registering. Self-Secured are for those who have their own entry into the BOA Chicago Marathon but still want to receive our member perks and fundraise for PAWS Chicago. Pre Lottery are for those who register before the BOA Chicago Marathon lottery closes and will receive one of our guaranteed charity entries into the race. Post Lottery are for those who register after the lottery has closed and will receive one of our guaranteed charity entries into the race. Members commit to raising a minimum of $650 for Self Secured, $1,000 for Pre Lottery and $1,500 for Post Lottery by 8:30 a.m. (Central) September 14, 2018.

BMW BERLIN MARATHON     Members selecting this option will have the option to receive one of our 6 charity entries into the 2018 BMW Berlin Marathon (first come, first served basis) and commit to raising a minimum of $3,000 by 8:30 a.m. (Central) August 24, 2018.

SHAKE YOUR TAIL COUCH TO 5K     We are excited to announce our Inaugural Shake Your Tail Couch to 5K program, designed specifically for first time and beginner runners! Members selecting this option will receive one of our charity entries into our PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run in June 2018 with a program tailored specifically towards new runners. Those selecting this option commit to raising a minimum of $650 by 8:30 a.m. (Central) May 31, 2018.

ROCK N ROLL SERIES     When you register for Rock N Roll, you can select ANY Rock 'N' Roll event (even Mexico City or Dublin!) and have the option to receive one of our charity entries for that race. Members commit to raising a minimum of $650 by 8:30 a.m. (Central) the third Friday before their race date.

TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON     Members selecting this option will have the option to receive one of our 20 charity entries into the 2018 TCS NYC Marathon (first come, first served basis) and commit to raising a minimum of $3,000 by 8:30 a.m. (Central) October 12, 2018.

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