Run the 2027 LA Marathon with Team Chrysalis | Attend a Chrysalis Event

Changing Lives One Run at a Time

Join Team Chrysalis and run the Los Angeles Marathon as part of a community dedicated to helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and build pathways to stability.

Every mile you run helps create opportunities for people across Los Angeles who are working to rebuild their lives through job readiness programs, paid transitional employment, and individualized support. When you run for Chrysalis, you are doing more than crossing a finish line. You are helping someone else reach theirs.

Why Run with Team Chrysalis?

  • Make your race meaningful
    Your fundraising directly supports job training, resources, and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness and economic insecurity.

  • Be part of a community
    Join a team of passionate runners, supporters, and advocates who believe in creating lasting change in Los Angeles. 

  • Receive personalized support
    From fundraising tips to race day encouragement, the Chrysalis team will be with you every step of the way.

 

What You Can Expect

  • Guaranteed entry through Chrysalis’ charity partner program

  • A $1,000 fundraising commitment in exchange for your race bib

  • Support and tools to help you successfully reach your fundraising goal 

  • Team communications and encouragement throughout your journey 

If you have any additional comments or questions, please reach out to 
Steven Tomiyama at steven.tomiyama@changelives.org or (310) 401-9415. 


About Chrysalis

Chrysalis is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for individuals experiencing homelessness and economic barriers to employment. Through job-readiness programs, personalized case management, and paid transitional employment opportunities, Chrysalis empowers clients to secure and retain meaningful work.

When you run with Team Chrysalis, you become part of that mission, helping individuals build brighter, more stable futures.