Race Overview
Are you looking for a way to positively impact your community while staying active and healthy? Look no further than the Run For It program, developed by the Tucker Community Foundation in 2007. This program encourages participation in healthy activities while raising much-needed support, and awareness for non-profit organizations, civic organizations, and charities in our eight-county region of West Virginia and Maryland.
Participation Benefits
- Team representation: Join one of the many teams representing non-profit and charitable organizations.
- Fundraising opportunities: Take advantage of three opportunities to raise support through the program: entry fees, team sponsorship, and race day awards.
- Entry fees: Half of the $12.00 entry fee goes towards your chosen cause.
- Sponsor donations: Team sponsors can also donate any amount to any number of causes, with all donations going directly toward your team’s cause.
Awards and Support
- Cash awards: The Foundation provides the initial funding for the race awards purse, with race sponsors supplementing these awards, leading to 100% cash awards for teams.
- Award categories: Awards are available across numerous categories.
Community Impact
By participating in Run For It, you’ll be supporting a wide range of causes that make a difference in our community, including:
- Arts and culture: Organizations involved in the arts and other cultural initiatives.
- Community services: Support for charities, churches, civic organizations, and community improvement projects.
- Health and welfare: Contributions to hospitals, medical programs, and senior citizen programs.
- Environmental efforts: Support for environmental causes and historic preservation.
Event Details
The annual Run For It campaign begins on April 1, 2025, and culminates with a 2k walk and 5k walk/run on September 27, 2025, in Davis, WV, during the annual Leaf Peeper’s Festival. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a difference in your community while improving your health. Join a team and start fundraising today!
More Information
For further details, please visit the race website: Run For It!.
