Van Andel Institute Marathon Team
The Van Andel Institute Marathon Team launched with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2017, expanding into an international program over the following years. VAI has access to a limited number of complimentary, guaranteed entries to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, and the BMW Berlin Marathon!
Running a marathon is an incredible undertaking, requiring a tremendous amount of physical endurance and mental toughness, along with a healthy dose of motivation. The Van Andel Institute Marathon Team brings together passionate runners who are looking to make an impact, providing complimentary access to marathons across the world. By partnering with the VAI Marathon Team, team members can boost their race by running in honor or memory of someone in their life who was impacted by cancer or Parkinson’s.
When you sign up to run with the VAI Marathon Team, we will be with you every step of the way! In addition to complimentary guaranteed entries to three World Marathon Majors, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon and the BMW Berlin Marathon, you’ll have access to fitness training and an amazing team of supporters, all while raising funds to support cancer and Parkinson’s disease research at VAI. Learn more about VAI ➔
VAI offers a series of exciting benefits to our Marathon Team members, including:
- A welcome kit with official VAI Marathon Team gear
- An opportunity for our runners to attend pre-and/or post-race activities
- Complimentary membership to RunGR for local runners
- Fundraising tips
- The opportunity to collaborate with a community of runners passionate about cancer and Parkinson’s disease research and science education
For questions, contact Linnae Satterlee at [email protected].
Team Training Partner
BMW Berlin Marathon
Sept. 21, 2025
Join us in Berlin in 2025! The BMW Berlin Marathon is recognized as one of the most famous races across the globe, with thousands of spectators cheering on runners in the historic capital of Germany. Get inspired by the diversity and unique energy that radiates through the city from this extraordinary marathon! The fundraising minimum is $3,000.
RegisterSarah Eich
James Frieling
Andrew Gast
Saif Pathan
Srikant Sarangi
Lisa Wolf
Joseph Brennan
Tad Dobre
Jeff Eardley
Mackenzie Grzybek
Grant Ludema
George Sharpe Jr.
Benjamin Brouwer
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Oct. 12, 2025
Join us in the Windy City and take on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Drawing more than 47,000 participants annually, this fast, flat course is a World Marathon Major filled with amazing spectator support. You will run through 29 neighborhoods, including some of Chicago’s most iconic streets, head up Michigan Ave., and cross the finish line in Grant Park! The fundraising minimum is $1,500 prior to drawing close, and $2,100 after.
Adam Antor
Jenica Barker
Sydney Burla
Connor Callahan
Suzanne Callahan
Yves Capitaine Jr
Anlong Chua
Tom Curran
Amanda Davio
Elizabeth Ebner
Madison Fleck
Matt Fleck
Taylor Grube
John Grzybek
Andres Hernandez
Jessica Hossink
David Hossink
Leah MacFadden
Julia McKee
Brooke Miller
David Parolin
Gerald Paschal
Ryan Shockley
David VanTongeren
Amanda Wendell
Jenica Barker
Mary Camp
Robert Camp
Cathy Cantu
Yves Capitaine Jr.
Veronica Constantine
John Grzybek
Abigail Hollern
Justin Kessler
Kyle Kratchmer
Nick Kratchmer
Kevin Kurgat
Jim Libolt
Ben Merritt
Sara Merritt
Steve Ozinga
Chris Pregent-Halford
Nicole Rodammer
Adam Russo
Jennifer Sarver
Jordan Segasser
Katie Vanhevel
Joseph Brennan
Yves Capitaine
Izzy Derber
Tad Dobre
Ryan Duncan
Graham Gaule
Rob Johnson
Fiona McPherson Grant
Melissa Ozinga
Steve Ozinga
Scott Sayler
George Sharpe
Jennifer Turala
Michael Turala
Joseph Brennan
Marcos Cordoba
Samuel Daniels
Erin Dean
Sarah Eich
James Frieling
Joe Hanson
Mary Beth Kelly
Andrew Klein
Clifford Kopp
Derek Krajewski
John McSorley
Susan Mickler
Sandra Morales
Brian Picardat
Shannon Roleck
Amy Stanton
Douglas Wagner
Spencer Whyte
Runners who have deferred due to COVID-19
Joseph Brennan
Veronica Constantine
Marcos Cordoba
Anna Derber
Joe Hanson
Andrew Klein
Susie Mickler
Sandra Morales
Douglas Wagner
Spencer Whyte
Danielle Willover
Joseph Brennan
Mark Durocher
Brad Hilton
McKenzie Hollern
Suzanne Knoll
Nicolas Koerber
Clifford Kopp
Kim Kordecki
Katie Kuipers
Kate Lieberman
Jessica Lockwood
Rorybeth Novosad
Kelly Pendleton
Terry Popa
Joshua Potter
Daniel Rietema
George Sharpe
Thomas Stoll
Kiera Suwyn
Lexie Suwyn
Sydney Vinton
Mike Berman
Toby Blom
Benjamin Cook
Kristine Cooley
David Couch
Brenda Gardner
Kenneth Gildersleeve
Jay Glover
Amy Hagerstrom-Stanton
Alexis Hartman
Lindsey Hutchings
James Johnson
Angela King
Beth Koperdak
Kate Lieberman
Tina Lippert
Sarah Minnick
Bobby Mosel
Lanny Potts
Susan Pragaspathy
Sarah Rollman
Jayme Romine
Lawrence Rush
Ann Schneider
Nicole Sharpe
George Sharpe
Jencen Smith
Rebecca Steketee
Mindy Uitvlugt
Elizabeth Vaughan
Andy Verheek
Michael Weber
Cherrah Casserly
Meghan Cordes
Aaron DeVos
Andrew DeVries
Steve DeVries
Maria Eguiluz
Kelly Foy
Amy Hagerstrom-Stanton
Ryan Harrell
Rachel Jager
Matthew Jump
Kristen Kinzer
Hilary Muller
Kendra Muller
Matthew Owen
Danielle Pennings
Craig Pennings
Mandy Reed
George Sharpe
Missy Sharpe
Tammie Siegrist
Andrew Sinclair
Jim Tassoni
Chelsea Westra
TCS New York City Marathon
Nov. 2, 2025 | The dates for the application period for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon will be announced later in the year.
Join us in the Big Apple and run through historic streets at the TCS New York City Marathon! Take part in an iconic World Marathon Major and travel through all five boroughs, running over bridges, on city streets and along stunning scenery. It is the largest marathon in the world, with over 50,000 finishers every year. Millions of spectators will spur you on, all the way to the finish line in Central Park! The fundraising minimum is $3,500.
Cameron Atkinson
Ann Califano
Adams Conrad
Giovanni Crispi
Maria Defendini
Christian Del Rosario
Sara Fuchs
Brenda Gerardo
Lucy Hilarides
Lynly Jeanlouis
Richard Lin
Thomas Manno
Liam McCaffery
Ross O’Connor
Spencer Plattner
Alicia Ponte
Christopher Ryan
Laura Stevenson
Uma Volety
Libby Widlak
Geoff Widlak
Amanda Surdenik
Andy Liu
Cameron De Fur
Daniel Sampayo
Gerald Paschal
Jack Malpasuto
Jeff Smith
Jenna Carey
Jennifer Salland
Jillian Lawrence
John Goetz
Josh Mahoney
Katie Kuipers
Lily Yatawara
Lori Harris
Monique Morin
Sarah Sullivan
Shakyra Ritchie
Shane Lloyd
Zoe Ryan
Tammy Anderson
Melanie Ball
Jack Barker
Katie Bean
Charles Brew
Jessica Brew
Kaelyn Christian
William Cook
Marcos Cordoba
Nicky Edwards
Sarah Eich
James Frieling
Jason Froimowitz
Brenda Gardner
Giddings Harrison
Joy Kim
Anne M. Kim
Gigi Lancaster
Grace E. Lee
Cara Ontiveros
Saif Pathan
Maria Phillips
Chris Pregent-Halford
Michael C. Ramsey
Sarah L. Stickney
Grace E. Lee
Mark Grevengoed
William Ingalls
Brandon Marsh
Cole McConnachie
Jennifer Turala
Michael Turala
Runners who were deferred due to COVID-19
Tammy Anderson
Brenda Gardner
Amanda Gleich
William Ingalls
Brandon Marsh
Cole McConnachie
Cara Ontiveros
Galena Rozanski
Sarah Stickney
Jennifer Turala
Michael Turala
Meg Welch
Erika Welch
Jackie Blankenship
Mike Byam
Marcos Cordoba
Annie Dandavati
Anne Depalle
James Johnson
Stephanie Latimer
Brandon Lawson
John McSorley
Daniel Rogers
Lawrence Rush
John Sanford
Tracie Sanford
Grace Trudnowski
Jacob Turmell
Stephen Tuuk
Lars Wasvick
Mike Byam
Kelly Christensen
James Del Verde
Aaron DeVos
Rhonda Fisher
Paul Hendricks
Melissa Linden
Robert Lubin
Brian Machiela
Joel Neckers
Stephen Tuuk