Free to Run's mission is to advance gender equity globally, through running. Through a combination of sports programs, leadership development, and community outreach, Free to Run helps young women to reclaim public space and change views about the roles they can (and should) play in a society.

Your donations to one of our Chicago Marathon fundraisers is a tremendous gift to our organization and the girls we serve in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine. Your funds will enable us to continue our ground-breaking programs, now and in the future, to reach more women and girls with innovative sports programs that improve lives and change communities.

Free to Run is not an official charity partner of the 2025 Chicago Marathon, but you can still use your own entry as a fundraiser for Free to Run. If you're running Chicago, add meaning to your miles by using it as a fundraiser for Free to Run!