Race for Depression Awareness
Join Erika's Lighthouse Team Resilience. Race at the top endurance events in the world.
An Experience Crafted for You
Erika’s Lighthouse believes every student deserves good mental health. We are a nonprofit on a mission to provide free mental health programs to any school, anywhere.
We work to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. Our programs teach young people how to recognize the signs of depression—in themselves and their classmates. And they learn how to seek help.
You can be an important part of our mission! We believe in equitable access—cost should not be a barrier to depression education. With your support, our programs are free for all schools.
You have the power to normalize conversations around mental health.
Interested? Get started today.
Complete our 2026 Team Resilience Interest Form.
This will place you on our invite list for each race.
Priority for spots will be distributed based on fundraising commitments.
The Perks of Belonging to Team Resilience
Joining Team Resilience offers you helpful benefits to meet your goals.
Go the extra mile as a VIP! You can access more benefits while making an even bigger impact on youth mental health!
- Guaranteed entry into signature races
- Race entry reimbursement, upon completion of fundraising minimum
- Multi-level in-person or virtual training program
- Newsletters, webinars, and 1-on-1 meetings for fundraising support
- A dedicated individual fundraising page and fundraising coaching
- $110 credit for the Erika’s Lighthouse store to be used for a singlet, hat, water bottle, tee shirt, or other swag
- Start to finish inspiration and encouragement from Team Erika’s Lighthouse supporters
- In-person group training program (for Chicago-area runners)
- Chicago Marathon Race Day Lounge near start/finish -OR- pre-marathon dinner reimbursement (up to $35)
- Priority early access to registration for future Erika’s Lighthouse endurance events
- The amazing feeling of racing for a cause!
- Guaranteed entry into signature races
- Race entry reimbursement, upon completion of fundraising minimum
- Multi-level virtual training program
- Newsletters, webinars, and 1-on-1 meetings for fundraising support
- A dedicated individual fundraising page and fundraising coaching
- $60 credit for the Erika’s Lighthouse store to be used for a singlet, hat, water bottle, tee shirt, or other swag
- Start to finish inspiration and encouragement from Team Erika’s Lighthouse supporters
- The amazing feeling of racing for a cause!
One-on-One Coaching
Team Resilience wants you to have all the tools you need to succeed.
Fundraising
Team Resilience provides customized, on-demand fundraising support from Day 1. Our team of fundraising experts are here to help.
Endurance
Every runner with Team Resilience has access to a training program – either virtual or in-person training.
Mental Wellness
In partnership with the University of Illinois, Team Resilience runners will have access to experts focused on the mental wellbeing of athletes.
Peer Support
With a network of active alumni, Team Resilience runners will share what worked for them to fundraise and help you meet your goals.
One-of-a-Kind Lounge Experience
At the Chicago Marathon, Team Resilience offers you the VIP treatment.
Interested? Get started today.
Complete our 2026 Team Resilience Interest Form. This will place you on our invite list for each race.
Priority for spots will be distributed based on fundraising commitments.
