2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The open registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in 6 days this year. SCIS has a limited number of post-close entries left. Learn more about how to get in the race.

Join Spinal Cord Injury Sucks (SCIS) at the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

• Our name is our best recruiting tool -- Spinal Cord Injury Sucks -- thanks to the efforts of Team SCIS at four Chicago Marathons in a row, people have started to take notice! Runners choose us because they like our name and this awful condition has touched their lives in some way. Train with a purpose and let people know on October 7, 2012.


SCIS Team Member John Pascarella

• Raise money for spinal cord injury cure research and advocacy for a charity with no paid employees-- SCIS is run entirely by volunteers who passionately fight for the 4 million Americans who suffer with some degree of paralysis. Raising money for SCIS ensures that the dollars donated by your friends, family and coworkers in this difficult economic environment have the most impact. SCIS runs lean and mean, just like you.
• As a member of Team SCIS 2012, you are part of something special that began at the Chicago Marathon and gains momentum every year-- The first Team SCIS was only 7 athletes in 2008. 4 marathons and nearly 100 participants later, we've dedicated over $300,000 directly to spinal cord injury research and advocacy. We have an expression: "Once a member of Team SCIS, always a member of Team SCIS." Our former athletes are our best recruiters.
• Awesome SCIS race gear for the big day--  Unlike other charities, we provide high-quality, sleek racing gear for the big day.  We want you to look, and perform, your best!
• Expert marathon tips and training-- SCIS will sponsor your training through CARA (Chicago Area Runner's Association) who organizes training programs and group runs throughout the Chicago summer. You'll have one of the largest running communities providing answers for all types of marathon-related inquiries including diet, training and injury care/prevention.  
• SCIS Post Race Party--  Invite your friends, family and donors to celebrate your big accomplishment at the best Sunday afternoon charity post-race party in Chicago!  
• Become Part of History--  Explore the lore and history of SCIS at past Chicago Marathons  

Ready to lace up?

If you want to join Team SCIS 2012, you fall into one of the following two categories:

• Runners who already have an entry into the 2012 Chicago Marathon - We would love to have you on Team SCIS. Click here to signup for more information on how to join our cause.
• Runners who are looking for an entry into the 2012 Chicago Marathon Click here to learn about how you can get one of our coveted post-close entries into the race on Team SCIS by meeting our fundraising requirement.