26.2 Miles of Possibility: Celebrating Team Aspire at the Chicago Marathon!

Eight incredible runners, countless cheers, and one unforgettable day of determination, community, and celebration!

What a day, Chicago!

The streets were buzzing, the cheers were loud, and the Aspire spirit was everywhere as our amazing Team Aspire runners took on the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

After months of early mornings, countless training miles, and incredible dedication, our runners finally had their moment to shine. And we couldn’t have been more excited to cheer them on!

From the energy along the course to the joy of celebrating their accomplishments, it was a day filled with determination, friendship, and plenty of reasons to be proud.

Eight Runners, One Incredible Team

Running 26.2 miles is no small accomplishment, and our Team Aspire runners gave us so much to celebrate!

Each runner brought their own motivation and dedication to the course, united by a shared commitment to creating more opportunities for people with disabilities.

Every early morning, every training run, and every mile led to this moment.

To our eight incredible runners, congratulations! Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment have inspired our entire community. We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished!

A Cheering Section Worth Celebrating!

This year, Aspire brought even more excitement to race day with our first-ever Charity Block Party, where friends, families, and supporters gathered near Mile 15 to cheer on Team Aspire.

The energy was unforgettable! From enthusiastic cheers to smiling faces and plenty of Aspire spirit, our community showed up in a BIG way.

Seeing everyone come together to encourage our runners was one of the highlights of the day, and a wonderful reminder of how meaningful it is to have people cheering you on.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! You helped make an already extraordinary day even more special.

Relive the Excitement!

From runners making their way through Chicago to the cheers, smiles, and celebrations along the course, there were so many moments worth remembering.

Take a look at some of our favorite memories from marathon day!

Here’s to Everyone Who Made It Possible!

To our runners, volunteers, families, friends, and supporters, thank you!

Your dedication, generosity, and enthusiasm helped make this year’s Chicago Marathon an unforgettable celebration of community and possibility.

We also want to recognize the amazing people and partners whose support helped bring this experience to life.

We’re already looking forward to another exciting Chicago Marathon next year!

Congratulations, Team Aspire! Here’s to 26.2 miles of determination, unforgettable memories, and even more possibilities ahead!

Interested in running for Aspire in the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?

Click the button below to visit our 2027 marathon page and to apply to the team: