THE RUN FOR LA: Virtual Run for Recovery - North Carolina Runners
- Date Sat 1st February 2025 - Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- 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, taking place from February 1 to May 18, 2025, in Charlotte, Mecklenburg. This exciting event invites runners from across the nation to unite in support of those affected by devastating fires and floods in Los Angeles. By participating in this virtual run, you can choose your own distance and run at your convenience, all while contributing to essential recovery efforts.
Every step you take will help fuel the endeavors of the American Red Cross and United Way of Greater Los Angeles, making your run meaningful and impactful. Sign up, donate, and you'll have the chance to leave your mark on an interactive Virtual Runners Map, while also getting your name featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard." With fun incentives, such as reducing your official time by sharing the event, this is not just a race—it's a movement of hope and resilience. Join the cause, run with purpose, and inspire others to take part in this unforgettable experience. Together, we can make a difference for LA!
Every step you take will help fuel the endeavors of the American Red Cross and United Way of Greater Los Angeles, making your run meaningful and impactful. Sign up, donate, and you'll have the chance to leave your mark on an interactive Virtual Runners Map, while also getting your name featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard." With fun incentives, such as reducing your official time by sharing the event, this is not just a race—it's a movement of hope and resilience. Join the cause, run with purpose, and inspire others to take part in this unforgettable experience. Together, we can make a difference for LA!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR LA RED HEART
WAVE 2 REGISTRATION
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!
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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 2 REGISTRATION
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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