Charity Groups

As running and walking experience a major boom in popularity, the concept of running for a cause is also gaining significant attention and growth. The 13.1 Marathon™ Atlanta is proud to work with nonprofit groups and appreciates the integral role that charity fundraising plays in drawing new runners and promoting the sport. The opportunity to fundraise through marathons provides a great avenue for charities to cut through the competitive world of fundraising. Cause related running/walking has been taken to extraordinary heights in recent years. For example the London Marathon has 76% of its field taking part to raise money for different charities and has raised over $200 million for charity since 1981. Over 19 charity fundraising groups used the 2009 ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® to raise funds for their causes.

Participants find that the struggles of training and running a half marathon relate to those of an individual who is fighting a disease. Participants view themselves as a hero on race day when they cross the finish line, having raised money for a cause they feel especially close to.

Running has evolved into a sport that encourages completion versus competition. There are many sources of training information to help your charity runner complete the challenge of finishing the half marathon. The goal is to get them started so they can get going!

Any nonprofit group that raises funds for charity can participate in the Charity Affiliate Program. Click HERE for more information.

Large Group Affiliates

13.1 Marathon™ Atlanta also welcomes many businesses, training groups, running clubs and other non-fundraising organizations each year and offers a variety of benefits based on the number of participants.

For more information about the Large Group Affiliate Program, click HERE.

Charity Affiliates

	St. Jude Heroes When you run or walk as St. Jude Hero, you inspire hope in children fighting cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. By raising money as a St. Jude Hero, you will be supporting the lifesaving research and treatment conducted daily at St. Jude Children's research Hospital.
	Team In Training More than 389,000 participants, from first timers to seasoned athletes, have trained with Team In Training and achieved their best results. In exchange for unsurpassed endurance sports and training and support, participants raise money to help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society find cures for blood cancers.
	Street GRACE A non-denominational alliance of churches dedicated to supporting, enlarging and allying with those individuals and organizations working toward eliminating the commercial sexual exploitation of children. We mobilize financial, human and material resources toward organizations and individuals who have demonstrated effectiveness in battling CSEC in the areas of advocacy, aftercare and mentoring.

	Fleet Feet Sports Your local Fleet Feet Sports, individually owned and operated, is committed to local running and walking communities offering resources and training opportunities to assist you in achieving your fitness goals.
	World Adult Kickball Association Inspire fellow kickballers to train together for better fitness and enjoy a new Atlanta race!
	Georgia Aquarium Georgia Aquarium is a world class attraction, right here in our home town. Your support allows the Aquarium to fund global conservation and research initiatives, and locally, provide admission for youth without resources to visit.
	The American Boot Camp Company Helping Atlantans reach their goals with innovative outdoor fitness boot camp programs, nutritional counseling and personal attention.

13.1 Marathon™ is a new series of races and we encourage the community to create and take part in training programs through local running stores, clubs and social or charity training groups. Let us know if you are forming a group and we will send new people your way!