The Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason charity program has set a new fundraising record of more than $2.3 million to benefit 57 charities. With more than 18,000 donations, the 2011-2012 season marks the third consecutive record year of the program, generating nearly $15 million in its 18-year history.
“Coming off a record-breaking 40th anniversary race weekend with four course records, an all-time high for spectators and marathon finishers, and an unprecedented Olympic Trials, we could not be more thrilled to announce this fundraising record and honored to help support our local charities,” stated Wade Morehead, executive director of the Houston Marathon Committee. “Our committed runners continue to do extraordinary fundraising for our community, and the tremendous growth of this program would not be possible without their passionate commitment to giving.”
Race participants and donors raised more than $2 million prior to race day, January 15, 2012, of the 40th anniversary Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and El Paso Corporation 5K, nearly reaching the program’s previous record total of $2.1 million set in 2011.
Since breaking the $1-million fundraising mark in 2008, the number of fundraisers and charity donations has more than tripled and generated $8.6 million, more than half of the program’s total funds raised since its inception in 1995.
The Run for a Reason program links runners with participating nonprofits and provides a platform for charities to raise awareness and funds as well as educate others about their cause. The program also offers alternative ways to enter the marathon and half marathon races through “Heroes” charity registration and “fundraise for registration” options. Details about these charity registrations can be found at RunforaReasonHouston.org.
Official 2012-2013 Run for a Reason charities will be announced on May 1, 2012. Fundraising will open on May 8, the first day of early race registration.
The 41st running of the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and EP5K is scheduled for January 13, 2013. Lottery registration for the marathon and half marathon races opens on June 6, 2012 at ChevronHoustonMarathon.com.
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