History of charity running

Officially, the history of charity running began in 1981 by the British Chris Brasher and John Disley.

Returning from the marathon in New York, they decided to organize a similar one in London - and from the very beginning of the preparation they raised money not only for the race itself, but also for charity.

Within a few years, the London Marathon has become the most important charity marathon in the world - this status has even been confirmed in the Guinness Book of Records.

Since 1981, the amount of funds raised has exceeded 600 million pounds. The record for charitable donations - 2,330,159 pounds - fell in 2011.

They also collect impressive sums in other cities. For example, in 2018, two majors broke their own collection records at once: the Chicago Marathon raised $ 22.7 million, and the Boston Marathon - $ 36.6 million.

How to running for charities

They also collect impressive sums in other cities. For example, in 2018, two majors broke their own collection records at once: the Chicago Marathon raised $ 22.7 million, and the Boston Marathon - $ 36.6 million.

For most runners, partnering with a charity is the only way to qualify for the Big Six marathons. The fact is that registration for the majors closes in a few hours, and it is extremely difficult to be among the lucky ones.

But some places are always booked by charitable organizations. You can contact one of them, send a questionnaire and a short essay about why you want to help them - and then they will take you on their team.

True, an "entrance fee" will be required, which will then go to charity. For the London Marathon it is 1,850 pounds, for New York - 3,000 dollars, for Boston - 5,000 dollars.

You can collect money in any legal way. Someone prepares and sells cookies, someone organizes photo sessions, someone collects them from relatives and friends.

You can get money out of your own pocket. The main thing is not to forget to tell everyone, everyone, everyone about the activities of the charitable organization and how important it is to help others.

Examples of charity running in Ukraine

Wings for Life is a unique race in which professional athletes, amateur athletes and athletes in wheelchairs can take part. Ukraine takes part in this charity run every year.

The uniqueness of the race is that it has no finish line. The participant is considered to have finished at the moment when the finish car, or Catcher Car, real or virtual, catches up with him.

He leaves half an hour after the synchronized start of participants from all over the world and begins to drive at a speed of 14 km / h. Gradually, the car picks up speed and drives until it catches up with the last and at the same time the fastest participant in the world.

Based on the results of the world race, the winners are determined by country and around the world.

In 2019, Ivan Motorin became the best in the world. He was able to run 64.37 km before the car caught up with him. Among women, Nina Zarina became the best in the world for two years in a row - 53.72 km in 2019 and 54.23 km in 2020.

All funds collected from the entry fees - in Ukraine it is 320 hryvnia per participant - go to the development of projects for the study of spinal cord injuries.

This running for a charity interested for next cause:

It is charitable. 100% of the funds (participation fee 10 €) are used to support research aimed at finding a cure for spinal cord injuries. The organizer of the event is Red Bull, so I personally have no doubts that the money really goes to those to whom it is intended.
There are a large number of wheelchair users annually participating in the race, and this (I hope) attracts the attention of those who need to provide a more inclusive space.
The race is interesting for its unique format: you do not know exactly how many kilometers you will run, since you are not running to the finish line, but rather, you are running away from it.

Ok, here's an example: the race starts at the same time around the world (someone will have to run at night!). You are notified of this and run out from anywhere.

Half an hour after the start of the race, the car starts (virtual for two years in a row, but real earlier) with a certain pace. Every half hour, its speed increases and, sooner or later, this car catches up with you. This is the finish line.

How to avoid becoming a victim of scammers in charity

Small running charities in favor of orphanages, animal shelters, hospices, etc. How to understand that this is a really charity initiative and the money will not end up in the pockets of fraudsters?

How to avoid charity scammers

Make sure the charity actually exists. She must have a website or at least Instagram. And the page should contain not only requests for help, but also activity reports (including the results of official audits).
Check with the organization to see if the race is really in their favor. Better yet, visit the wards of the foundation. If this is a shelter for homeless animals, a home for lonely old people or orphans, there should definitely not be any problems: guests who want to help are always welcome there.

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October 22, 2023