
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
Large Group Affiliates
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Fleet Feet Sports |
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World Adult Kickball Association Inspire fellow kickballers to train together for better fitness and enjoy a new Atlanta race! |
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The American Boot Camp Company
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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!

















