The last few days, I’ve seen several creative ideas to encourage runners to give back and assist in Sandy recovery efforts. Yesterday, my friend Carlyn from Just Keep Sweating asked for help throwing together a virtual run for relief, and I got busy setting up some prizes.
To be honest, I’ve had every intention of giving, but didn’t actually follow through until I signed up for the run this morning. If (like me) you need a little extra push, combine your charity giving with a fun run and a chance to win a few prizes! The race “fee” will go directly to the Red Cross.
DETAILS
1) Run (or walk!!) anything from a 5k to a marathon, from now until the end of November
2) Register and then DONATE a minimum of $10, all proceeds go directly to the Red Cross
3) If you’d like to wear the race bib, download and print it
4) After you run, report your time here by December 1st
5) You can email justkeepsweating@gmail.com with your photos, or post them on twitter or instagram with the hashtag #racingforrelief (read all the details here)
Everyone who registers and donates will be entered in the drawing for prizes. Tweets and shares are an additional entry.
These fantastic sponsors responded within hours yesterday in support of this race. A huge thank you to the following for their donations:
Chobani- two winners, a case of delicious yogurt for each
Nature Box- two winners, each will receive a box of natural treats delivered to your door
Honey Stinger- one box of Organic Energy Chews or Gels
POPchips- one case of popchips for a lucky winner
Additional prizes include:
4 tubs of NUUN and a water bottle
A 6 month subscription to Bulu box
and a Just Keep Sweating shirt
You can also check Just Keep Sweating’s post if you are interested in purchasing a Running for Relief t-shirt
Not bad for 24 hours of planning, huh?
Please help to spread the word! Tweet or share about the race, tell your running friends, and let me know that you did. I hope you can join us!
LOVE this idea! I’m in!
kathy recently posted..Ragnar NW Passage recap
Awesome, Kathy! Thanks!
Laura recently posted..Racing for Relief Virtual Run
This is such an awesome idea! I’m not running this month except for a Thanksgiving 5K, does it count if it’s still an official race? If so, I’m in!
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Gear Up for Winter Running!
Absolutely! I’m doing the same thing- counting my turkey trot 5k as my virtual 5k.
Laura recently posted..Racing for Relief Virtual Run
Excellent – registering now and I’ll spread the word!
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Gear Up for Winter Running!
thank you! great idea and i’ll definitely be running (and donating)
runner26 recently posted..When disaster strikes
Yay! So glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..Racing for Relief Virtual Run
Great idea! I’ll help spread the word!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Banjees Wrist Wallet Review & Giveaway
Awesome- thank you!
Laura recently posted..Racing for Relief Virtual Run
great idea! I may take the babies out for a stroller 5 k run when this rain lets up!
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family recently posted..Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Breakfast Scones
I just went out for a stroller run today, too!
Laura recently posted..Racing for Relief Virtual Run
You guys are awesome! Way to get it all together so fast. I am happy to spread the word and please let me know what else other than running I can do for you.
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Picky Bars Mini Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pie
Perfect- spread the word is helpful I’ll let you konw if I think of anything else. Thanks, Lisa!
Laura recently posted..Racing for Relief Virtual Run
Can I tell you how awesome you two are? What a great job organizing this on such short notice. Love it.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Blogoversary and Erica Sara Giveaway!
Oh my goodness- FABULOUS idea!!!!!! That was put together in 24 hours? Holy smokes. Will be spreading the word!!!!
STUFT Mama recently posted..Tuesday Talk- Playing Favorites
Awesome- thanks, Kristin!
Laura recently posted..Halloween eats and Quinoa Veggie Stuffed Peppers
Just signed up
love these virtual races! hope all affected have a speedy recovery!
lisa recently posted..Wednesday weigh in…..
Yay, Lisa! So glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..Halloween eats and Quinoa Veggie Stuffed Peppers
Those are some great prizes!!!! I might need to sign up for this- I am glad that everything pieced together so quickly for you.
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Awesome job, Lisa! And thanks for letting me know… I’ll pass this along to Carlyn and have her enter you and fix the form. So glad you participated!
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Ok thanks a bunch
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