Jun 30, 2025

2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Katie Livesay

Katie’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/katie-livesay 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katie.livesay 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katielivesay16 

What does running mean to you?

I first ran the Chicago Marathon in 2018. It was my first marathon as a mother. I remember being so proud of myself for working hard to cross that line. Following Chicago, I committed to running all six Abbott World Majors (I had run Boston in 2008!). This March (2025) I ran Tokyo and received my six star medal. Chicago 2025 is my victory lap! Celebrating setting big goals and working hard to achieve them.

What are you looking forward to most about this race?

2018 was cold and rainy, you literally could not see the buildings! I am looking forward to a crisp, sunny Fall day and having the streets lined with spectators cheering us on! Go, Black Girls RUN!, Go!!

Why Black Girls RUN!?

Being accepted as part of the Black Girls RUN! team, especially at this moment in time, means so much to me. I am honored to run alongside Black Girls RUN! and demonstrate that running can be the community we want. A community that holds no judgment, that welcomes you with a smile and encourages you to be your best self. Much like my marathon mantra at mile 24, we need to “keep moving forward, one step at a time”.

Running has been my constant companion. I am thrilled to have a team of strong women surrounding me as we look ahead to the Chicago Marathon and work to cross that finish line with our head, and arms, held high!!!