THE RUN FOR LA: Virtual Run for Recovery - Maine Runners
- Date Sat 1st February 2025 - Sun 18th May 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for "The Run for LA: Virtual Run for Recovery," a heartwarming event taking place from February 1, 2025, to May 18, 2025, in Caribou, Aroostook. This unique virtual run invites participants from across the USA and beyond to unite in support of those affected by recent disasters in Los Angeles, including fires and floods. Every step you take contributes to a greater cause, with proceeds directly benefiting the American Red Cross and United Way of Greater Los Angeles.
Join this inspiring movement by signing up for the virtual run, where you can choose your own race distance and run at your pace, anytime and anywhere. Each participant will have the opportunity to leave their mark on the interactive Virtual Runners Map and even have their name featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard." As you log your miles, you can also share your journey using the hashtag #RUNFORLA to encourage others to join this impactful cause. Together, let’s run with purpose and make a difference for those in need!
Join this inspiring movement by signing up for the virtual run, where you can choose your own race distance and run at your pace, anytime and anywhere. Each participant will have the opportunity to leave their mark on the interactive Virtual Runners Map and even have their name featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard." As you log your miles, you can also share your journey using the hashtag #RUNFORLA to encourage others to join this impactful cause. Together, let’s run with purpose and make a difference for those in need!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR LA RED HEART
WAVE 3 REGISTRATION - MAY
WHILE MUSICIANS TOOK THE STAGE FOR FIREAID AND THE 67TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, ITS NOW OUR TURN AS RUNNERS TO STEP UP, TAKE THE STAGE, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. DO YOU BELIEVE IN RUNNING? DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF RUNNERS?
LOS ANGELES NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! JOIN THE RUN FOR LA VIRTUAL RUN AND STAND WITH THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT FIRES, FLOODS, AND OTHER EVENTS. TOGETHER, WERE UNITING RUNNERS FROM ACROSS THE USAAND BEYONDTO HELP REBUILD LIVES. EVERY STEP YOU TAKE FUELS RECOVERY EFFORTS, WITH PROCEEDS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES.
HERE'S HOW TO MAKE AN IMPACT:
1 SIGN UP for the RUN FOR LA Virtual Run.
2 DONATE in order to leave your mark on our interactive Virtual Runners Map*.
3 GIVE BACK to have your name featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard."
4 DOWNLOAD YOUR BIB, pin it on, and start running your way, anywhere, anytime.
5 LOG YOUR RUN _For every runner you share this event with, you can deduct 1 second from your official timeup to a maximum of 5 seconds!
_
BE PART OF SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE:
Your name will be immortalized on the "Runner's Postcard," a tribute to resilience and hope. Once we reach 5,000 participants, additional postcards will be created to ensure everyone is included in this powerful message to Los Angeles. Free digital downloads will be available to all participants.
TOGETHER, WE CAN REBUILD LA. Your run is more than miles; its a step toward recovery and renewed hope for those in need.
RUN WITH PURPOSE AND INSPIRE OTHERSshare your journey with #RUNFORLA.
Spread the word! Forward this event to a fellow runner, because your share might be the encouragement someone else needs to join this cause.
Your race results will be displayed along those of other participants from your state. We plan to consolidate all results by the end of May.
WAVE 3 REGISTRATION - MAY
WHILE MUSICIANS TOOK THE STAGE FOR FIREAID AND THE 67TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, ITS NOW OUR TURN AS RUNNERS TO STEP UP, TAKE THE STAGE, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. DO YOU BELIEVE IN RUNNING? DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF RUNNERS?
LOS ANGELES NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! JOIN THE RUN FOR LA VIRTUAL RUN AND STAND WITH THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT FIRES, FLOODS, AND OTHER EVENTS. TOGETHER, WERE UNITING RUNNERS FROM ACROSS THE USAAND BEYONDTO HELP REBUILD LIVES. EVERY STEP YOU TAKE FUELS RECOVERY EFFORTS, WITH PROCEEDS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES.
HERE'S HOW TO MAKE AN IMPACT:
1 SIGN UP for the RUN FOR LA Virtual Run.
2 DONATE in order to leave your mark on our interactive Virtual Runners Map*.
3 GIVE BACK to have your name featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard."
4 DOWNLOAD YOUR BIB, pin it on, and start running your way, anywhere, anytime.
5 LOG YOUR RUN _For every runner you share this event with, you can deduct 1 second from your official timeup to a maximum of 5 seconds!
_
BE PART OF SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE:
Your name will be immortalized on the "Runner's Postcard," a tribute to resilience and hope. Once we reach 5,000 participants, additional postcards will be created to ensure everyone is included in this powerful message to Los Angeles. Free digital downloads will be available to all participants.
TOGETHER, WE CAN REBUILD LA. Your run is more than miles; its a step toward recovery and renewed hope for those in need.
RUN WITH PURPOSE AND INSPIRE OTHERSshare your journey with #RUNFORLA.
Spread the word! Forward this event to a fellow runner, because your share might be the encouragement someone else needs to join this cause.
Your race results will be displayed along those of other participants from your state. We plan to consolidate all results by the end of May.
Races
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5k
Incl. Your Name on Our Virtual Post Card
Free
To upload your time, simply use the link provided in your registration. For every runner you share this event with, you can deduct 1 second from your official timeup to a maximum of 5 seconds! (It's not 'age-graded,' but part of the latest Virtual Run metric called 'donor-graded'.)
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