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Make Every Mile – All 26.2 of Them – Count.

Run with the Bring Magic Charity Team and turn your miles into magic moments for kids in hospitals who need them most.

Find Your Race

Want to run with a purpose?

A finish line means something different when a kid is counting on you.

 

Right now, a 7-year-old is stuck in a hospital bed. He loves to run. But he can’t. His teammates keep sending him updates. But his cleats are perfectly clean. 

The machines that keep him up all night, make the days drag.

Your miles can transform all of this for him.

Every dollar raised by Bring Magic runners helps us reach more children by bringing Volunteer Specialists to kids not yet being seen, while supporting the Bedside Magic happening for children today.

That’s what you’re running for.

Bring Magic on the Charity Team.

The Bring Magic Charity Team has guaranteed race bibs at some of the most iconic marathons on the planet — including several World Marathon Majors. Whether you’ve been chasing a bucket-list race or looking for a reason to join the marathon club, we have a spot with your name on it.

Questions? Ask Christine at HQ

Need a reason to run?​

Find Your Race with Us​

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

** REGISTRATION IS OPEN **

You can conquer Chicago while enjoying all the neighborhoods that make the Windy City so great. This course – an Abbot World Marathon Major – is known to be the fastest course  in the United States. So what are you waiting for? Run for kids and set a new personal best at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! 

Race Date: Sunday, October 10, 2027
Fundraising Minimum: $3,000
Fundraising Deadline: 10/31/2027

No lottery. No waitlist. Just a guaranteed bib — and a mission worth running for.

Run Chicago

EMAIL US TO GET ON the waitlist

“It was my first marathon. I trained for it, but all the people screaming ‘Come on, magic man!’ definitely pulled me through.”

– Chicago Charity Team Runner

BMW Berlin Marathon

** REGISTRATION IS OPEN **

Run for kids and feel the heartbeat of an entire region as you pass iconic Berlin landmarks like the Victory Column and under the historic Brandenburg Gate. Berlin is arguably the fastest course of all the Abbot World Marathon Majors. So go set a PR in Berlin and create something magical for kids!

Race Date: Sunday, September 26, 2027
Fundraising Minimum: $3,500
Fundraising Deadline: 10/4/2026

No lottery. No waitlist. Just a guaranteed bib — and a mission worth running for.

Run Berlin

Questions? Email Us

“You’re not just learning how to perform. You’re learning how to show up in a way that actually reaches someone and that stays with you long after you leave.”

– Charity Team Runner

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The Double TCS London Marathon

** REGISTRATION IS OPEN **

For the first time ever, the TCS London Marathon is going two days, with two marathons across one weekend, and Bring Magic has a spot on the start line. Run past the Cutty Sark, across Tower Bridge, and along the Thames before finishing on The Mall with Buckingham Palace in view. It’s the World Marathon Major everyone wants and Bring Magic can get you in on Saturday. In 2027, you can run it for kids.

Race Date: Saturday, April 24, 2027
Fundraising Minimum: $5,500
Fundraising Deadline: 5/9/2027

No lottery. No waitlist. Just a guaranteed bib — and a mission worth running for.

Run London

Questions? Email Us

“You’re not just learning how to perform. You’re learning how to show up in a way that actually reaches someone and that stays with you long after you leave.”

– Charity Team Runner

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

** REGISTRATION IS OPEN **

Experience the “Mother City” and run Africa’s first ever World Marathon Major candidate! Enjoy a breathtaking course that winds between the majestic Table Mountain and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Run Cape Town for kids and capture the soul of South Africa!

Race Date: Sunday, May 3, 2027
Fundraising Minimum: $2,700
Fundraising Deadline: May 31, 2027

No lottery. No waitlist. Just a guaranteed bib — and a mission worth running for.

Run Cape Town

Questions? Email Us

“You’re not just learning how to perform. You’re learning how to show up in a way that actually reaches someone and that stays with you long after you leave.”

– Charity Team Runner

TCS Sydney Marathon

** STAY TUNED **

Head down under and experience the electric energy of the TCS Sydney Marathon! Enjoy navigating a spectacular race route, crossing the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, running through Centennial Park, and finishing at the Sydney Opera House. Sign up for the TCS Sydney Marathon and do something magical for kids!

Race Date: Sunday, August 29, 2027
Fundraising Minimum: TBD
Fundraising Deadline: TBD

No lottery. No waitlist. Just a guaranteed bib — and a mission worth running for.

Coming Soon

Questions? Email Us

“You’re not just learning how to perform. You’re learning how to show up in a way that actually reaches someone and that stays with you long after you leave.”

– Charity Team Runner

Tokyo Marathon​

** 2027 IS SOLD OUT **

Discover the true Tokyo-spirit and take on Asia’s sole Marathon Major. The Tokyo Marathon is known for it’s fast, flat course, but also it’s incredible crowds (over 1 million people!) cheering you on every step of the way. Run Tokyo for kids!

Race Date: Sunday, March 7, 2027
Fundraising Minimum: $6,000
Fundraising Deadline: 3/31/2027

No lottery. No waitlist. Just a guaranteed bib — and a mission worth running for.

Tokyo Waitlist

EMAIL US TO GET ON the waitlist

“You’re not just learning how to perform. You’re learning how to show up in a way that actually reaches someone and that stays with you long after you leave.”

– Charity Team Runner

“You’re not just learning how to perform. You’re learning how to show up in a way that actually reaches someone and that stays with you long after you leave.”

– Charity Team Runner

Ready to do something epic? 

Here's What We Ask of Our Runners

A guaranteed bib is a contract to bring magic to kids. Here’s what is expected of our runners:

 

  • Meet your fundraising minimum — each race has a specific fundraising requirement that goes directly toward funding Bring Magic programs
  • Train and show up — you’ve made a commitment to the kids, the donors who backed you, and the team
  • Share your why — the most effective fundraisers are the ones who aren’t afraid to tell their story; we’ll help you do just that

 

We’ll give you everything you need to hit your goal: fundraising tools, team support, and a community of runners who are all in for the same reason.

Questions? Ask Christine at HQ

“Fundraising isn’t my strength. But turns out, running to help kids in the hospital is a super easy ask. I hit my goal way faster than I expected.”

— Berlin Charity Team Runner

What can your miles bring?​

8,408

Kids Helped

1,832

Visits Supported​

1

Finisher Medals Earned​

*Numbers are based on the average year of a Charity Team Runner

The Magic Behind the Miles.​

When you run with Bring Magic, you’re not just crossing a finish line. You’re training the next volunteers, you’re building consistent hospital programs, and you’re transforming a child’s hard day into a magical one.

“I love knowing that all my work and training is going to help kids in the hospital. I’ve run 3x to Bring Magic to kids and it always helps me get through those final miles.”

— Chicago Charity Team Runner

What running for kids looks like? 

What You Get Running With Us
  • This isn’t just a bib. It’s a full team experience.
  • Guaranteed entry into your chosen race — no lottery stress
  • Dedicated fundraising support — tools, templates, and a team behind you
  • Bring Magic race gear — run proud in a kit that tells your story at every mile marker
  • A community of runners who are motivated by more than a finish time
  • Stories from the frontline — learn why your miles matter and hear what you’re running for
  • A finish line feeling that lasts — run for a purpose and something bigger than yourself
Join the Bring Magic Team

Here’s How It Works

Sign Up → Choose your race and complete the Charity Team Waiver.

Get Confirmed → We’ll lock in your guaranteed bib and connect you with the team.

Fundraise → We’ll set you up with everything you need to hit your minimum and then some.

Train → Put in the miles. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.

Race Day → Cross the finish line knowing exactly what — and who — you ran for.

Choose a Race and Run to Bring Magic

Looking for a reason to run? 

Run with a Purpose on the Charity Team.

Hundreds of thousands of runners will cross finish lines this year. A small group of them will do it knowing that a kid in a hospital room had a better day because of their miles.

Be one of them.

Questions? Ask Christine at HQ
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