When does registration open and close?
Is there a fundraising minimum?
May I register someone else for the race?
How do I pick up my T-shirt & bib?
Where do runners get their timing device?
What forms of payment are accepted?
Do runners have to participate in teams and race together?
How can I find a runner's personal fundraising webpage?
I finished my virtual run. What do I do now?
Do I have to run the 5K?
Is there a post-race celebration?
Who do I contact with questions about my registration?
How do I get my ticket to the September 27 game against the Philadelphia Phillies?
When will I be notified if I am one of the first 5,000 in-person registered runners to receive a ticket to the September 27 game against the Phillies?
Is there an age requirement?
There is no minimum age requirement for participating.
When does registration open and close?
In-person race registration is currently closed. Virtual registration will close Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
Is there a fundraising minimum?
No, runners are not required to set up a personal fundraising page to participate in Cubs Charities Race to Wrigley 5K Charity Run, however, personal fundraising can make a significant impact in the lives of oncology patients.
Yes, parents and legal guardians can register their child(ren) for the race. However, you must complete registration online prior to registration close Friday, September 23, 2022, at noon CDT or before registration reaches full capacity.
How do I pick up my shirt & bib?
Runners can pick up their race packet, which includes their T-shirt and bib, at Packet Pickup locations. Virtual runners will receive their race packet in the mail.
Where do runners get their timing device?
Only credit cards are accepted online.
Do runners have to participate in teams and race together?
No, team participants can race individually even if they fundraise as a team.
How can I find a runner's personal fundraising webpage?
Click on Fundraising in the main menu and this will take you to the event fundraising page where you can search for the team or individual you are looking for. After you reach the runner's fundraising page, you can make a donation!
I finished my virtual run. What do I do now?
More information on steps to take will be provided at a later date.
Do I have to run the 5K?
No, runners or walkers of all skill level are welcome!
Is there a post-race celebration?
The tab on your race bib entitles you to one free post-race beverage (Budweiser if 21+ or non-alcoholic Pepsi beverage). Present the detachable ticket from your runner bib at any of the following official sponsor bars after the race to redeem your beverage: Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern, The Cubby Bear, Happy Camper, Murphy's Bleachers, Sluggers, Stretch, Smoke Daddy and Sportscorner. The offer is valid until 1 p.m. CDT on race day.
Who do I contact with questions about my registration?
Please email racetowrigley@enmotive.com with any questions regarding your registration.
How do I get my ticket to the September 27 game against the Philadelphia Phillies?
If you were one of the first 5,000 in-person runners to register you are qualified to receive a ticket to the September 27 game against the Philadelphia Phillies. You will receive your ticket via the MLB Ballpark app by September 26, 2022.
- Do I need to use the MLB Ballpark app, how do I use it?
- You must download the MLB Ballpark app in order to receive your ticket. More information can be found HERE.
- When do I need to download the MLB Ballpark app by?
- You should download the MLB Ballpark app by September 24.
- Does the email in the MLB Ballpark app have to match the email used for the registration?
- Yes, the email used for registration must match the email in the MLB Ballpark app. If you are unsure of what email you used, you can confirm by logging into your EnMotive account then click on view user details.
- What if I already have the MLB Ballpark app and it's under a different name/account/email, etc?
- More information can be found HERE.
- What about my kids. Will their ticket also come to my MLB Ballpark app?
- Please utilize the email associated with the registration to receive tickets.
- What if I can't make it to that game?
- Unfortunately this is a one game offer.
- I'm doing virtual but the rest of my family is doing in-person. I'll be in-town for the game. Can I get a ticket?
- This is only a runner benefit for our in-person runners. If you'd like to purchase a ticket, you can do so by visiting www.cubs.com/tickets.
- Can I buy an extra ticket?
- Yes! You can do so by visiting www.cubs.com/tickets.
- How do I get a ticket for my friend to sit next to me?
- You can purchase an extra ticket at www.cubs.com/tickets and then, once in the ballpark on the day of the game, visit the ticket exchange window next to Fan Services and exchange for tickets together.
When will I be notified if I am one of the first 5,000 in-person registered runners to receive a ticket to the September 27 game against the Phillies?
- The first 5,000 in-person runners to register for the Race to Wrigley 5K Charity Run will be notified via email with additional details regarding their ticket.