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Calendar of Important Events

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Important Upcoming Events & Deadlines

  • Friday, April 3: First Friday Forum (Zoom Linkat 12pm CST
  • Monday, April 27: Pre-training plan begins 
  • Thursday April 30: Heroes 2026 Kick Off Celebration (6pm - 8pm) 
  • Monday, May 4: Incentive Milestone #2 ($1000) - Learn More 
  • Tuesday, May 26: Group Training Packet Pick-up begins
  • Monday, June 8: Marathon training begins 
  • Monday, July 6: Incentive Milestone #3 ($1500) - Learn More 
  • Sunday, August 9: Heroes Exclusive Event: Final 10 Course Preview Run 
  • Friday, September 11: Incentive Milestone #4 ($2200) - Learn More 
  • Sunday, September 20: CARA Ready to Run 20-Miler 
  • Thursday, October 1: FUNDRAISING DEADLINE for Bank of America Chicago Marathon 
  • October 8-10: Abbott Health & Fitness Expo 
  • Friday, October 9: Pasta Dinner at Mercy Home 
  • Sunday, October 11: Bank of America Chicago Marathon