Over the past four years or so I have been involved with a great organization to help them put on an evening Twilight 5k race in Lake Forest. http://www.glasa.org/special-events/twilight-5k/
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) strives to ‘Let No One Sit on the Sidelines’ and operates under a mission to promote and support the optimal development and well-being of youth, adults and military veterans who have a physical or visual disability through the provision of inclusive recreation, fitness and competitive sports activities. GLASA offers opportunities for empowerment through education, leadership and training in collaboration with community-based organizations. http://www.glasa.dreamhosters.com/about-us/mission/.
They raise funds to help those that normally can't partake in a variety of sports. Everyone from kids through adults including those that compete in the Paraolympics. One of those fund raisers is a team in the Chicago Marathon. GLASA as secured slots as detailed below.
If you need more information please contact:
Cherie Hrusovsky chrusovsky@glasa.org 847-283-0908 (she authored the details that follow)
If you have ever wanted to run the Chicago Marathon, GLASA has your chance! GLASA has charity entries for the race and we are trying to spread the word. Do you want to run? Do you have friends who want to run? Please Facebook, tweet, Snapchat, Instagram or otherwise share with your networks!
There are two different ways that you can join Team GLASA as a marathon runner on Sunday, October 9, 2016!
As a Charity Runner with a Guaranteed Entry: If you need a guaranteed entry to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, GLASA has entries! GLASA can provide you with the opportunity to run in 2016, and you can commit to making a difference in the lives of individuals with physical disabilities. All guaranteed entry charity runners are required to raise a minimum of $1,000 in exchange for their entry, but GLASA will help you with fundraising assistance, a fundraising website, tips etc.
As a Charity Runner with a Non- Charity Entry: There are a few ways that you can secure entry into the Bank of America Chicago marathon without using a charity entry. You can 1. Qualify as a legacy runner by having completed 5 Chicago Marathons within the last 10 years. 2. Qualify by running a sub 3:15 (men) or sub 3:45 (women). 3. If you do not qualify as a legacy runner or a time qualifier, you can also join the lottery and take your chances of being chosen during the spring lottery selection, March 10-April 21. The lottery option does not guarantee that you get a slot to run the marathon, but if you are successful in securing a slot via the lotto, GLASA will still welcome you to join our team!
If you use a non-charity entry, GLASA suggests a fundraising minimum of $260- ten dollars per mile. You are not contractually obligated to raise the $1,000 required of charity runners. You still receive all of the same benefits as the charity runners and you still get to make a difference in the lives of individuals with physical disabilities as you tackle your marathon challenge.
Benefits of Running with Team GLASA:
- Team GLASA Tech T Shirt
- Fundraising Guidance
- FREE Entry to Twilight 5k
- FREE Entry to the SALUTE 5k/10k
- Race Day Hospitality Room near the finish line
Easy gear check
Massage Therapist
Continental Breakfast and Light Lunch
- Charity Mile Party for Your Family and Friends on Race Day
- Social Events
- Fundraising Incentives and Prizes
- CARA membership and Training Program
- Race entry reimbursement* (with a $2,000 fundraising minimum)
- The satisfaction of making a difference for individuals with physical and visual disabilities.
More information about Team GLASA and the Chicago Marathon: www.glasa.org/
Want to Register to Run with Team GLASA? Visit the website for the registration link for Team GLASA.
(Please note this is NOT a registration form for the Chicago Marathon. It is for the charity team. You need to register directly with the Chicago Marathon to secure your marathon entry. The marathon opens for registration on March 8th.)
We will follow up with more information about fundraising pages, social events and incentives in the coming days. Right now, all you need to do is join the team and share this email with your family and friends so they can also run with GLASA!
