Charities/Large Groups
Charity and Large Group Affiliate Programs
About the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon®
In its first 2 years, the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® has established itself as a premier destination long distance running event that appeals to elite runners, wheelchair athletes, and everyday runners and walkers. With over 17,000 registered and over 14,000 participants in its inaugural year, the event was one of the largest inaugural marathon combo races in history. With an equally exciting second annual event in 2008, the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® has become “A True Southern Tradition”.
Charity Fundraising
As running and walking experience a major boom in popularity, the concept of running for a cause is also gaining significant attention and growth. The ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® is proud to work with nonprofit groups and appreciates the integral role that charity fundraising plays in drawing new runners and promoting the sport. The opportunity to fundraise through marathons provides a great avenue for charities to cut through the competitive world of fundraising. Cause related running/walking has been taken to extraordinary heights in recent years. For example the London Marathon has 76% of its field taking part to raise money for different charities and has raised over $200 million for charity since 1981. Over 12 charity fundraising groups used the 2008 ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® to raise funds for their causes.
Participants find that the struggles of training and running a marathon relate to those of an individual who is fighting a disease. Participants view themselves as a hero on marathon day when they cross the finish line, having raised money for a cause they feel especially close to.
Running has evolved into a sport that encourages completion versus competition. There are many sources of training information to help your charity runner complete the challenge of finishing the marathon or half marathon. The goal is to get them started so they can get going!
Any nonprofit group that raises funds for charity can participate in the Charity Affiliate Program. Click HERE for more information.
Large Group Affiliates
The ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® also welcomes many businesses, training groups, running clubs and other non-fundraising organizations each year and offers a variety of benefits based on the number of participants.
For more information about the Large Group Affiliate Program, click HERE.
Platinum Affiliates (500+ participants)
Gold Affiliates (250-499 participants)
Silver Affiliates (100-249 participants)
|
|
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society |
|
|
Christian Runners of Atlanta |
 |
Cystic Fibrosis is NOT a 5K or 10K disease. It's a MARATHON disease. |
|
|
We are a marathon, half marathon, and wellness training program devoted to getting you in the best share of your life in a non-itimidating and fun environment. |
|
|
Atlanta's premier marathon and triathlon training program for individuals of all abilities; with certified coaches, no fundraising requirements, original group training options, training schedule for a multitude of target races. |
Bronze Affiliates (50-99 participants)
|
|
Funding free school-based youth programs to foster desire to exercise and fight childhood obesity. |
|
|
Run to send children who are facing serious illnesses and other physical and emotional life challenges to camp. |
|
|
|
|
|
Come run with us to help empower amputees and handicapped peoples around the world through prosthetic and orthotic care. |
|
|
|
|
|
Rally Athletes are Champions for Childhood Cancer Research who are proactively helping raise money by participating in an athletic event. |
|
|
|
|
|
Our cause supports and funds grassroot efforts that provide means of education to children who would not have access otherwise in India. |
|
|
|
|
|
To promote hospice care and, through the fundraising efforts of runners, raise dollars for both the National Hospice Foundation and local hospice programs. To join our team, register for the ING Georgia Marathon or Half Marathon via the event website, then register at www.runtoremember.org to receive full support and tools from the National Hospice Foundation's Run to Remember program. |
|
|
|
|
|
St. Jude Heroes and the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. |
|
|
|
|
|
A non-profit organization whose members share the common goal of running a marathon in each of the 50 states. |
|
|
|
|
|
Holy Spirit Preparatory School is a private, Catholic school committed to educating the whole child or young adult, spiritually, academically, socially and athletically. This year the Holy Spirit Prep students, faculty, staff and families are challenging each other to run for health and as a celebration of life. |
|
|
|
|
|
Pancreatica Running Team's goal is to raise awareness, increase education, and support Pancreatic Cancer research. |
|
|
|
|
|
Supporting our customers, friends and the running community as they train for the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon. |
|
|
|
|
|
The 50 States & D.C. Marathon Group is a unique group of individuals from around the world that shares the goal of completing a marathon in all 50 States and D.C. |
|
|
|
|
|
Join Atlanta's Fleet Feet Sports locations in a coach led training program for the ING Georgia Half Marathon. Be there with us as we train hard, have fun and Live FIT! |
|
|
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy strives to improve the treatment, quality of life, and long-term outlook for all individuals affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy through research, advocacy, education and compassion. |
|
|
To introduce beginner runners to the concept that a half marathon is possible. |
|
|
To educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. |
|
|
Promotes community involvement with running in Augusta, Georgia, from elite runners to beginners. |
|
|
Provides group workouts, information sessions, and community service projects to promote the sport of triathon and be a positive influence in the community in an inviting, low-key and non-intimidating environment. |
|
|
Dedicated to the rescue and placement of homeless Labrador Retrievers, the ethical treatment of dogs, and spaying/neutering to reduce the number of unwanted animals. |
|
|
Team AYA runs for fitness and a challenge, to increase awareness of Atlanta Youth Academy, and to raise scholarship funds for a deserving student to get an excellent education. |
|
|
World Adult Kickball Association A social group to re-introduce people to the wonderful and competitive sport of kickball. |
Please contact us at info@inggeorgiamarathon.com, if you would like to add your organization to this list.
