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TEAM PAWS Chicago Member Benefits
TEAM PAWS Chicago is dedicated to helping you achieve your personal athletic goals while making a difference in the lives of homeless animals. All members receive access to professional training, fundraising coaching, community of support, and inspiration every step of the way. TEAM PAWS Chicago will help you finish your event and together we can achieve the building of No Kill communities, end the overpopulation of homeless animals, and transform animal welfare.
Below is a listing of all the perks TEAM PAWS Chicago members participating in the BANK OF AMERICA Chicago Marathon 2023 will receive:
Guaranteed Charity Entry into the 2023 BOA Chicago Marathon After you register with TEAM PAWS Chicago,you will receive a link to claim your entry with the BOA Chicago Marathon. Your spot in the marathon is not
complete until you complete this step and you will have one week after receiving the link to complete. Failure to
do so will result in the forfeiture of your spot with no refunds issued.
Pre and Post Race Party at the Congress Hotel On Marathon day we will have a pre and post race party atthe Congress Hotel, directly across the street from the corral gates. Our marathoners will enjoy private gear
check, indoor restrooms, continental breakfast, group photos and waves 1-3 will walk together to the gates.
After the race, enjoy our post race party with massages, food, drinks, live DJ, and more!
Official TEAM PAWS Chicago Singlet All TEAM PAWS Chicago members receive a TEAM PAWS Navy singlet.
Official TEAM PAWS Chicago Fan Club Shirt Use these shirts to easily find your biggest fans along the raceroute! The quantity of shirts you will receive is dependent on your entry type as follows:
Self-Secured Entrants = 1 shirt, Pre and Post-Lottery Entrants = 3 shirts
TEAM PAWS Chicago Marathon Gift & Finishers Medal
2 Tickets to the TEAM PAWS Chicago PAW-sta Party Our PAWSta party features a complimentary dinner and dessert, cash bar, event program and more! It's also a great opportunity to meet with fellow TEAM PAWS Chicago runners, staff and Shepherds before the big race.
FREE Entry into the 2023 PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run All TEAM PAWS Chicago members will receive one
complimentary registration into Chicago’s largest dog-friendly walk. We will also have a group photo and
members get to start at the front of the runners’ corral.
Social Events Meet fellow team members on fun runs, happy hours, dog-friendly events, and groupfundraising opportunities.
Fundraising Tools Fundraising is easy with a personal fundraising web page, coaching, quarterly fundraising workshops, and resources to help you reach your fundraising requirements.
Guided Mentorship Receive personal guidance from our seasoned pros, our Shepherds, who are not only past TEAM PAWS Chicago participants but also top fundraisers. If you would like to be placed in one of our Shepherds in their "pack" just select "yes" in this question during your registration, and we will place you based on your geographic location.
Discounted Training Enjoy training and nutrition resources from our coaches and discounted training from our partners.
Please note that perks vary across events and are based on the featured race type and minimum fundraising level. TEAM PAWS Chicago recognizes that not everyone will be able to take advantage of all perks (for example, those who live outside of Chicago) but we are unable to adjust minimum fundraising requirements for those who do not take advantage of the perks offered. If you raise over the minimum commitment and reach a different race's minimum, you will not receive those perks. Instead, you will be eligible for fundraising prizes for going above and beyond your minimum requirement. You may only receive the perks associated with the race you register for. Perks are non-transferable and offered to registered TEAM PAWS Chicago members only.
