Training for a half marathon is a challenge, and finding the right motivation is a great way to keep it fun and help athletes stay committed. Team YOS participants will get into the spirit of charity racing and connect with a worthy cause that will inspire them to train for and complete the race!

YOS is also encouraging team members to raise funds in support of our efforts to help kids overcome challenges such as abuse, neglect and homelessness.

To help runners do so, YOS has set up a fundraising pledge program, through which runners can collect pledges and donations for completing the race. Team YOS participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $200.

For more information on sponsoring or joining Team YOS, please contact Heather Ross at heatherr@yos.org or 773.777.7112, ext. 7270.

The 14th Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K is Chicago's Half Marathon! Last year's event sold out at 20,000 participants and the race field will be limited to 20,000 participants again in 2010. On September 12, 2010 athletes from all over the world will be hitting the streets of Chicago. The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K is a must-run event for everybody, from the person who has set the goal to complete a half marathon, to the experienced runner who is looking to shave some time off their personal record. The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K prides itself on being charity friendly, and with their mind set on encouraging participants to finish, Chicago Half is proud to be a great "First Timer" half marathon.