Chicago Marathon 2026
running home
Sunday October 11th, I’m running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with Team ChiParks to honor my family, my roots and the park that shaped my earliest memories of movement, Dunbar.
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Why I'm Running
My father is from Chicago and the person who encouraged me to run — long before I took it seriously (when I’d tell him the only thing I ran for was planes LOL). Attending Whitney Young HS, I considered track, but 6am training was literally not the move. Fast-forward to today, here I am... training at 6am!
Some of my earliest memories as a schoolkid are living across from the park I’m running to support, Dunbar. Fast-forward to today as a longevity coach — this marathon truly feels like a full-circle moment: a return to the city, my block (at Mile 24 to be exact 🙌🏽) and the public spaces that shaped me.
I previously ran the NYC Marathon in honor of my mother. Now Chicago is for dad and the city that helped raise me.
What Your Donation Supports
I’m running with Team ChiParks to support the Chicago Parks Foundation, the organization that protects and supports the green spaces where kids like me grew up playing outside (til the streetlights came on LOL). Every dollar goes directly to keeping those parks alive.
The goal of the Chicago Parks Foundation is to help park users and lovers become park givers and stewards. We bring community ideas to action, raising funds and awareness for park projects all across the city via: community outreach & programming, restoration & enhancement projects, fiscal & community partnerships, signature fundraising events and sharing park history & stories.
Supporter Thank You's
I’m gathering a few limited thank-you gifts from Chicago-connected brands, friends and businesses.
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Pacer
Thank-you shoutout in my Marathon Monday supporter recap.
Everything above plus: Reset With Lynnette - fasting protocols for energy, weight loss, and longevity and my live marathon fueling and recovery notes - built in real time as I train.
Everything above plus a curated product drop from participating wellness, food, and lifestyle partners shipped to you.
Everything above plus a 30-minute 1:1 call with me.
Donations support the fundraising campaign regardless of gift availability.
Follow Marathon Monday
Every Monday, I’ll be sharing a weekly training vlog: the runs, the recovery, the recipes and the harsh reality of rebuilding marathon performance in real time (after a looong hiatus).
