THE RUN FOR LA: Virtual Run for Recovery - West Virginia Runners

  • Date Sat 1st February 2025 - Sun 18th May 2025
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join the movement for change at the RUN FOR LA: Virtual Run for Recovery, taking place from February 1 to May 18, 2025, in Charleston, Kanawha! This uplifting event invites runners from across the nation to unite and support those affected by devastating fires, floods, and other challenges in Los Angeles. By participating in this virtual run, you can choose your distance and run at your own pace, anywhere and anytime, all while contributing to vital recovery efforts.

Every step you take directly supports the American Red Cross and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, making your run a powerful statement of solidarity. Register today to have your name featured on the interactive Virtual Runners Map and the official "Runner's Poster" and "Runner's Postcard." With free digital downloads available for all participants, your journey can inspire others to join in. Let’s show our resilience together, because every mile counts in rebuilding the spirit of LA. Don’t forget to share your experience on social media with #RUNFORLA and encourage fellow runners to be part of this unforgettable cause!

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.

Races

  • 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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