Charities

The Eugene Marathon is an LLC committed to hosting a premier running event that works as a vehicle for philanthropic giving and fundraising.  Raising funds for a charity via training and completing a half or full marathon can be a win-win for everyone!  The whole idea of running for a good cause revolves around a runner competing in a race and asking friends, family and others to ‘sponsor’ them for charity. Going the ‘extra mile’ and hooking up with a charity not only helps secure much needed funds but also ensures you have support from other fellow fundraisers and guarantees you won’t be alone on race day.

To help Eugene Marathon participants achieve their fundraising goals, we have partnered with CROWDRISE!  Crowdrise is about raising money for charity and having the most fun ever while you do it. It's a platform you can use to create your own fundraising pages and launch your charitable life.  Check out how you can raise funds for our Official Charities or a charity near and dear to your heart.  

                                  

The Eugene Marathon is proud to support these fine charities and others:

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.  ACS is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 chartered Divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities. Find out more about the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation Charity Program and their partnership with our races  >>Read More

CASA of Lane County

Every day abused and neglected children are removed from their homes and placed into substitute care because their parents can not or will not protect them. CASA volunteers work to help find these children safe permanent homes where they can thrive.

Committed Partners For Youth

Connecting youth to their community through mentoring! CPY is a non-profit agency representing mentor programs for at-risk youth in the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon community. CPY serves all ages of youth through our partnerships with Eugene/Springfield elementary schools, middle schools, and the juvenile court system. Youth are matched with caring volunteer adults who are trained to focus on positive reinforcement, trust-building, and the achievement of goals, by engaging youth in one-on-one outing and group adventures in the community.

Food for Lane County

Food for Lane County''s mission is to eliminate hunger in the community by creating access to food. They accomplish this by soliciting, collecting, rescuing, growing, preparing and packaging food for distribution through a network of social service agencies and programs; and through public awareness, education and community advocacy.

Jane Higdon Memorial Fund

The Jane Higdon Memorial Fund is dedicated to the dreams and aspirations of Jane Higdon, who was tragically killed May 31, 2006 when she was struck by a truck while on a bicycle training ride on one of Oregon’s beautiful rural roads. Donations made to the Jane Higdon Memorial Fund help encourage and empower girls and young women to pursue healthy and active lifestyles and academic excellence. In addition, the Fund will contribute to other non-profits that advocate and work for bicycling and pedestrian safety conditions in Lane County, Oregon

Jog 4 Jim 

Outpace Parkinson's - Jog 4 Jim is a platform for interaction and fundraising that individuals can use as an inspiration and purpose for any race. Join the movement - Every time you run a race, complete a walk, ride a bike, or compete in a triathlon, you can raise funds for Parkinson’s and continue to support the legacy of Jim Warsaw. Donate Now or Join the Team 

Jog 4 Jim has partnered with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving therapies for those affected.  Since 2006, more than $100,000 has been raised for Parkinson's disease research.

Science Factory

The Science Factory Children''s Museum & Planetarium is dedicated to playful learning, scientific exploration and hands-on/minds-on activity for each and every visitor. They provide thousands of children the opportunity to explore their curiosity and creativity through the ever-changing exhibit hall, innovative educational programming, planetarium, computer laboratory, thematic special events, field trips and summer adventure science camps.

Local High Schools and Youth Clubs 

The Eugene Marathon works with over 50 youth clubs and teams to help them raise money for their various missions and needs. We contribute to these groups for their work doing packet stuffing, water stations, clean-up, parking attendance and much more!  Does your youth group want to raise funds?  Contact volunteer@eugenemarathon.com to find out what types of jobs are open this year!

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