Run 4 a Reason is an ongoing effort to help runners raise money for ANY reason they care about. You can help your favorite charity, a friend battling an illness or any cause that is important to you by setting up a fundraising page as part of your training.  There is no minimum amount you need to raise. You set your goal amount as high or as low as you want. It’s totally up to you!

Upcoming Run for a Reason Events:

The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K
Sunday, September 13th at 8am

The Chicago Marathon
Sunday October 11th

The Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff 5K (NYC)

Sunday October 25 at 8am

To get started, all you need to do is create a free fundraising page by clicking either link above.  Then, click “Join this Group” to customize your personal fundraising page.  Once you’ve done that, you’re ready to start fundraising.  Email your page to your family, friends and your network of people you know will support your efforts and keep them updated over the course of your training.

On October 26th 2008 GiveForward will be in New York ‘running for a reason’ to raise money for our favorite charities in the Poland Springs New York Marathon Kickoff Fun Run.

We aren’t in good enough shape to run the NY Marathon, but we’re pretty confident we can conquer a five mile fun run through Central Park. The idea behind ‘Run for a Reason’ is that unlike most charity races where everyone runs for the same charity, with this event, you get to run for the charity or cause that is most important to YOU.

If you are interested in joining us, send us an email (ethan@giveforward.org) and let us know, sign up for your GF fundraising page, and make sure to register for the race before Oct 11th. It’s $25 to register. $30 after the 11th. You can register at http://www.nyrr.org/races/2008/r1026x00.asp

Hope to see you all out there!