16th Annual Run For It
Registration to begin for event
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The 16th annual Run For It event is set for Sept. 23.
DAVIS -- Officials are planning for this year's version of a traditional fundraiser that helps multiple agencies and organizations throughout our region.
Registration opens April 1 for the 16th annual Run For It event, hosted by the Tucker Community Foundation.
This year's race will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 in the town of Davis during the Leaf Peepers Festival. The event will feature a 2k (1.2 mile) walk-only course that forms a loop, and a 5k (3.1 mile) course that winds through town. The 5k course is USATF sanctioned, and the course is for both walkers and competitive runners.
"The purpose of Run For It is to raise awareness and support for non-profits, civic organizations, and other charities throughout the Tucker Community Foundation's eight-county service area," Hannah Snyder, Development & Marketing Officer for the Tucker Community Foundation, said. "This event promotes healthy activity and encourages local philanthropy. Throughout the years Run For It has evolved into a solid challenge-grant program thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Foundation's staff, board of directors, and numerous volunteers."
Half of the Run For It entry fee registration cost goes to support a charity of the participant's choice. Individuals and teams can register online at runsignup.com/Race/WV/Davis/RunForIt or visit tuckerfoundation.net/run to download an entry form, team registration, or event packet.
"We are encouraging teams and racers to register online this year using the new, all-encompassing registration site to help streamline registration," Snyder said.
Teams must register before Aug 3. Racers can pre-register up until Sept. 20 or onsite Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept.23, and join a team.
Run For It raises money and support for the racer or walker's community cause of choice. Half of the entry fees, 100 percent of team sponsor donations, and 100 percent of race day awards are distributed to the cause represented.
"More than 100 cash awards are given to team charities that raise the most awareness and support along with demonstrating the best effort," Snyder said. "We encourage nonprofit organizations to form teams and enlist sponsors for the team's cause. If a group needs help setting up a team, has questions about how to register, or how to leverage funds, please contact us -- we're happy to help."
The Tucker Community Foundation challenges participants to raise team support for the community cause of their choice during the six-month campaign and then run or walk for that cause on Sept. 23 in Davis. For more information on Run For It stop by our Parsons office or call 304-478-2930.
The Tucker Community Foundation manages more than 140 endowed funds providing annual scholarships and grants to nonprofits and charitable causes throughout the eight-county service area. Inspired by the flood of 1985, the mission of the Foundation is to create opportunities for the communities we serve.
For more information on the Foundation or how to establish an endowed fund call 304-478-2930 or visit www.tuckerfoundation.net.