Join Team Nature Museum

Founded in 1857, the Nature Museum welcomes thousands of Chicago residents and visitors to its Lincoln Park location every month. In addition, the Nature Museum is proud to be an educational partner to hundreds of Chicago Public Schools, with an emphasis on teachers and students located in the South and West neighborhoods. Through our Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) initiative, we train sustainability leaders in all 50 wards of Chicago. Our vital conservation work with threatened and endangered species takes place throughout the Chicagoland region as well.

Are you interested in running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10, 2027? Now is your chance to train and run for an amazing cause. As an official team member, you’ll commit to raising $2,800 for Team Nature Museum. In exchange, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Guaranteed entry into the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
• Complimentary one-year Nature Museum Family level membership for you or a friend (membership may not be applied to a higher-level membership)
• A technical training shirt for reaching your fundraising goal
• Customizable fundraising page to solicit and manage donations

To be considered for 2027 the Nature Museum Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Team, please complete the following steps:

Step 1: Send an email to marathon@naturemuseum.org. In that email, please let us know why you'd be proud to support the Nature Museum as a member of Team Nature Museum. Please note, there are limited spaces available, so it is advised to apply as soon as possible. Application period closes October 30, 2026, or once all slots are filled.

Step 2: If you are accepted and there is a slot available, you will receive a participation waiver to fill out and sign, as well as information on how to register for the marathon. You must complete all steps to be officially on the team. Participants must cover the initial registration fee.

Step 3: If you are accepted, you will receive information on how to create a fundraising webpage.