Join Anderson Humane in the 2026 Chicago Marathon
Joining the 2026 Chicago Marathon Anderson Humane team will enable you to accomplish personal goals while supporting the rescue of domestic and wild animals and all our human services programs.
Join us in the Windy City on Sunday, October 11th, and run over 5 downtown bridges for a beautiful 26.2 miles! Runners of all levels are encouraged to apply for consideration.
Benefits of joining the 2026 Anderson Humane Chicago Marathon team include:
- Guaranteed entry into the 2026 Chicago Marathon.
- Fundraising web page and assistance
- Pre-race pasta dinner in Kane County on Thursday prior to the race
- All fundraising goes towards animal rescue
- “Behind-the-Scenes” Shelter tour
- Fundraising requires $2,500 minimum
Click here to apply. Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by our 2026 Chicago Marathon committee for consideration.
Those waitlisted will be contacted via email.
For more information on joining Team Anderson Humane, email Kim Gifford at kgifford@ahconnects.org
Animals and people together are better.
A one-of-a-kind animal welfare organization, Anderson Humane focuses on creating and supporting mutually beneficial relationships between people and animals. Current programming such as our Adoption Program, Military Veterans Program, and Healing Paws Pet Therapy Program create positive, impactful connections between people and animals, improving the lives of both. We offer services in partnership with human-service organizations throughout our community, maximizing impact and changing lives for the better.
Anderson Humane is a resource for pet owners, providing information and services to provide better care for their pets. Services such as our Low-Cost Vaccination, Dental, and Spay/Neuter Clinics offer affordable veterinary care options, preventing owners from having to give up their pets simply because they can’t afford care. We offer programs to keep pets in homes, such as a pet food pantry, affordable pet training options, and temporary housing for pets when families are in crisis.
What Drives Us
Our Mission:
To champion the welfare of animals and improve the lives of people through programs that create mutually beneficial human-animal connections, inspiring kindness and respect throughout our community.
Our Vision:
A humane world for people and animals.
Our Guiding Principles
RESPECT.
We believe that all people and animals have value and are worthy of respect.
PROTECT.
We believe it is our responsibility to protect animals and to preserve relationships between people and animals that improve the wellbeing of both.
CONNECT.
We recognize that people who experience positive interactions with animals and nature are happier, healthier, and have greater empathy and respect for others.
Funding for this website provided by Forefront - the Mission Sustainability Initiative.
Anderson Humane is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. FE #: 36-6164626 Copyright © 2025 by Anderson Humane.
Anderson Humane
1000 S. La Fox Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 697-2880