LOC is excited to bring this opportunity of run/walking to raise money to help bring clean water to children in Africa! As the body of Christ, our participation or support of those running or walking will change the lives of many children, through the gift of clean water. With local clean water children can attend school, rather than walk numerous miles a day for the family. Pastor Mo and other LOC staff are taking this challenge from the couch to the finish line in 26 weeks for these kiddos - and we would love you to join! 

Here are a few important next steps to do right away.

Step #1 | Join the Team

This is free, easy and takes only 2 minutes to complete. If you take the HERO LEVEL fundraising challenge with a $5,000 goal, TWV will refund your race fee once you hit it. Why not try?

Light of Christ Chicago Marathon Team

Light of Christ Half Marathon Team

Step #2 | Register for the Race

Once you join the team, you will receive an email with a link to FINALIZE your entry on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon website. Note: For the half marathon, you will be notified by the team, when registration opens for the Run for the Hills race.

You did it! Begin by personalizing your fundraising page and telling folks why you said YES to running or walking for clean water! Consider giving yourself your first donation. Every $50 is clean water that lasts for one person! Giving to yourself right away is a great way to kick-start your fundraising and let people know you are serious about the mission. Join our Algonquin Facebook Page HERE to keep in touch with the team!

Contact Anne Weirich, our Algonquin Team Captain and Certified Running Coach for training plans, questions or just a good word of encouragement! Her number is (815) 245-3786.

Join us for our first group run on Saturday, April 17, Towne Park in Algonquin at 7:00 am. Wear your TWV gear, or Newbies, just wear ORANGE and you'll fit right in!

We are a part of the Algonquin Runners Team. 

Meets every Saturday from Apr 17 - Oct 2 @ 7am (6am during the summer)

Towne Park 

100 Jefferson St.

Algonquin, IL 60102

Contact:  Anne Weinrich, aweirich@worldvision.org, (815) 245-3786

Check Facebook page for updates

If you want to gather your own small training group at your own schedule by all means get started. You do not have to train with the Algonquin Runners Group. Many people will be doing a walk/run program for the marathon.  This is an opportunity to get in shape for a fantastic cause.  Work with a fitness gym, work on your own.  Keep in touch with the Algonquin Runners Facebook page for gatherings and other updates.