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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I begin?
Want to Participate?
Just register here and join us! You can now create and manage your own personal page, share your photos, goals and get sponsors.
Want to sponsor a rider? Click here for details.
If you have further questions, please contact (contact name and phone number) or (contact email address).
2. What are the Race Options and Schedules?
Select the 5K Run/Walk of your choice. See Events tab for suggestions. 3. What Does Pledging to the Run Mean, Exactly?
By committing to this event, and pledging to raise money for its success, you are helping raise invaluable funds to free children, women and men from modern day slavery while also holding traffickers accountable for perpetrating this extreme injustice.
With your support, we can make a difference
We wish you all the success possible. Train, set and achieve new goals, enjoy the race… and get all the sponsors you can, so when you cross that finish line, we will all be winners – you, and the children, women and men suffering from modern day slavery. 4. How can my sponsors submit payment?
Online contributions can be made by credit card on the runner’s personalized page found on our website at. Just make sure to tell your sponsors to select your name from the list of runners. 5. I am concerned that I might not be able to raise the required funds. Will I be able to do it?
Even if you've never raised money before, our materials and strategies will make it easy for you to solicit and collect sponsorships from friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, and others. Experience has shown that it is not only possible, but enjoyable, to set and reach your goals. Please refer to the sample letters found on your personal fundraising page center, that explains the programs the Run supports, and you will be surprised to see how quickly friends, family, and co-workers will respond to your request to help this wonderful cause. Just remember to make it personal as well, as you want them to know that they are sponsoring YOU and YOUR efforts! And, as many companies offer charitable donation matching programs, make sure to ask your sponsors to check with their employers, as it will help you meet your goal ever more quickly. 6. Is the Run only for Runners?
No! The Run/Walk is designed as a day of fun and fitness for the whole family.
7. Do You Run Alone or as a Team?
Either! Participants can run alone or create their own team. 8. I have never run a race. Will I be able to finish a half or full marathon? Absolutely! It might take a little training and coaching, but many of our participants are first-timer runners. Whether you are a novice, signed up for our 5K run/walk, or a serious athlete we will be here to inspire you every step of the way.
And on the day of the Race, you can take part in pre-race stretches and warm-ups led by our professional fitness staff. Our hope is to inspire you to achieve ultimate “personal wellness” and, at the same time, participate in a competitive and family friendly athletic event that will allow you to spend meaningful time together with family and friends. 9. Is there a refund/exchange policy?
Yes. If a donation was made accidentally or for the wrong amount, simply make us aware of the issue and we will be happy to make any necessary refunds, changes or corrections. Race registration fees are not refundable. |