THE RUN FOR LA: Virtual Run for Recovery - South Carolina Runners

Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, May 18, 2025 Past event
Charleston, South Carolina
Free · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join the movement and make a difference in the heart of Charleston with the "Run for LA: Virtual Run for Recovery," taking place from February 1 to May 18, 2025. This uplifting virtual event invites runners from across the USA and beyond to unite in support of those affected by recent disasters in Los Angeles, including fires and floods. By participating in this inspiring race, you contribute directly to recovery efforts, with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross and United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, you can choose your own distance and run at your own pace, anywhere and anytime. Simply sign up, download your bib, and start logging your miles! For every runner you share this event with, you can even deduct seconds off your official time—up to five seconds! Plus, with every registration, you'll have the chance to leave your mark on the interactive Virtual Runners Map and be featured on the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard." Together, let's run with purpose and inspire others to join this unforgettable journey toward rebuilding lives in Los Angeles. Don’t miss the chance to be part of something bigger—register now and share your experience using #RUNFORLA!

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  • 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. Your Name on our Virtual Post Card

    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'.)

    Saturday, Feb 1, 2025

    Free

    Entries closed

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!

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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.

Location

Virtually Anywhere, Throughout South Carolina, 29412, SC, United States

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