Charity Partners
Charity running has become an important part of the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K, and we want to continue supporting your programs and the causes they focus on improving. Training for a half marathon is a challenge, and finding the right motivation is a great way to keep it fun and help athletes stay committed.
Charities need our help more than ever. Help support and run with a charity you are passionate about.
2026 Partner Index
Life Time Foundation
The Life Time Foundation is dedicated to inspiring Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life. Through financial grants and direct action, we support Youth Nutrition by helping schools serve wholesome, nourishing, minimally processed food to students; Youth Movement by championing physical movement programs that get children active and excited to move for life; and a Healthy Planet by supporting forestation and conservation initiatives, so everyone can live healthy, happy lives.
By raising as a Foundation Athlete, athletes are guaranteed race entry, receive top-class performance gear, and become part of an incredible, mission-driven community.
100 Club of Illinois
The 100 Club of Illinois is a local non-profit organization supporting the families of first responders who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty and provides mental health trainings and resources to first responders across the State of Illinois. Since our founding nearly 60 years ago, the Club has provided more than $18 million in financial assistance. Give your miles meaning by joining Team 100 Club of Illinois!
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is a nonprofit pediatric hospital committed to advancing the health of children through exceptional care, groundbreaking research, and family-centered support. When you run with Team Lurie Children’s, every mile helps fuel innovation and compassionate care for kids who need it most.
Project Purple
Join the Project Purple LifeTime Chicago Spring Half team and join a community that is committed to finding a world without pancreatic cancer. When joining the Project Purple team, you will help raise awareness and funds for early detection and patient financial aid for those patients battling pancreatic cancer. Team members receive coaching, fundraising coaching, invites to community event and monthly zoom meetings, race day gear, and more.
Parkinson’s Champions Race Team
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Since 1957, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested more than $400 million in Parkinson’s research and clinical care. Learn all about the work of the Parkinson’s Foundation at Parkinson.org.