Question 1

What is included in the registration?

Accepted Answer

You will receive an event t-shirt and access to the party after the race - includes food and one complimentary adult beverage (must be 21 or older and have valid ID). There will be games and activities for the whole family too.

Question 2

How can I register?

Accepted Answer

You can register online beginning January 1.

Question 3

Do my team members have to register?

Accepted Answer

Their registration ensures they will receive important event notifications and updates and connects them to the community of participants and fundraisers all working toward the goal of raising funds for the Leukemia Research Foundation. Individuals can add themselves to a team during the online registration process. If you have questions, email Arleen Boudart.

Question 4

Do you require fundraising?

Accepted Answer

Your registration fee gets us to the start line, but your fundraising gets us to the finish line. So, we encourage all participants to fundraise. Just imagine the impact – if every participant raises only $100, we could bring in an additional $100,000 to leukemia research and patient and family support programs!

Question 5

Are patients, survivors, and those living with leukemia expected to fundraise?

Accepted Answer

We encourage every participant to fundraise and have an opportunity to earn fundraising recognition items for their efforts! We find that survivors, those living with leukemia, and others that have a deeply personal connection to the cause are the most powerful and passionate fundraisers.

Question 6

How is the money used? Why is fundraising important?

Accepted Answer

All proceeds from the event and your fundraising efforts are donated directly to the Leukemia Research Foundation. Learn how the Leukemia Research Foundation puts your dollars to work here.

Question 7

How can I fundraise?

Accepted Answer

There are multiple channels you can use to fundraise for the Leukemia Research Foundation. The fundraising toolkit provides a step-by-step guide to fundraising. All registered participants have access to an online personal fundraising webpage with pre-written email templates to send to friends and family. Learn how to access, customize, and share your page.

Question 8

Is there a deadline for fundraising?

Accepted Answer

All donations that are received on your behalf by June 6 will be credited to your fundraising total. The fundraising deadline for the top team award (tent at event) is May 26. Exciting information about team and individual fundraising incentives is available here.

Question 9

When and how will I receive my fundraising incentive gift?

Accepted Answer

Participants are encouraged to continue fundraising through June 6. Fundraisers will receive an email with information about the incentive level they earned and instructions for pickup at the Heroes of Hope Tent on event day. The Top 5 fundraising teams, announced on May 26, will receive a tent onsite on event day. The Top 3 individual fundraisers will be invited on stage for a special photo opportunity, and the Top 5 individual fundraisers will receive onsite parking on event day. Each of these winners will be notified via email. Check-out the full 2026 fundraising incentives here!

Question 10

Are their medals for the top finishers?

Accepted Answer

An awards ceremony will be held after the event. Medals will be given to the overall top three male and female runners, and the top three male and female runners in each age category. The overall top three male and female finishers will receive a merchandise gift certificate to Fleet Feet for $100, $50 and $25. All Kid's Dash participants will receive a special finishers medal.

Question 11

About the event

Accepted Answer

Lace Up for Leukemia from wherever you are, and join more than a thousand other people participating in the 32nd Annual ABC7 Gibbons Run. Walk or run to help to help raise funds in search of a cure for leukemia. All proceeds from the event benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit focused exclusively on funding leukemia research and supporting leukemia patients and their loved ones.

Question 12

Virtual participants

Accepted Answer

By participating virtually, you will receive a Virtual Race Kit (bib, shirt and medal), which will be mailed to you. If you register by May 1, 2026, you will receive your packet before the race. All participants registering after May 1, 2026 will receive their packet after race day.

Question 13

Share with your friends!

Accepted Answer

Once you are registered, share your participation on social media and use one of our even hashtags: #LaceUp4Leukemia #togetheritispossible Throughout the campaign, post pictures of yourself training, running, walking, or fundraising! Be sure to tag us: Facebook: #gibbonsRun Instagram: @Gibbons5K For more information on sharing, and to see sample posts, see the Fundraising toolkit.

Question 14

Patients and survivors

Accepted Answer

Leukemia patients and survivors may participate free of charge. To do so, send an email to arleen@leukemiarf.org to receive a coupon code that can be applied during the online registration process.

ABC7 Gibbons Run

Straßenläufe in Vereinigte Staaten, Chicago

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