Train for Free Fundraising Program Information

Trainees have the opportunity to earn free race and training registration, and some great prizes by participating in the Train for Free Fundraising Program. By signing up for this option you will not only make a difference in your own life by training for a half or full marathon, but you will make a difference in the lives of others by raising money for Youth Running (supporting Youth Run4Fun) or the California Breast Cancer Research Program.

How do I register for Train for Free?
Simply choose the Train for Free option on the registration page, and you will then be assigned to the Train for Free program. Note: you must also register for a training option, and then will be refunded your fees when you reach the fundraising minimum goal.

With Train for Free you will receive:

  • All benefits of the Training Program
  • On-line personal fundraising website that you can customize and where friends and family can make donations on line and post encouraging notes to you
  • Monthly fundraising workshops dedicated to supporting you and your fundraising goals hosted by fundraising experts
  • Weekly fundraising tips within the training emails
  • Fundraising timeline and calendar
  • Monthly incentive drawings for those achieving their monthly targeted goals
  • Support for your fundraising events
  • Raise $250 and receive a Train for Free fundraising shirt, and a refund on your race registration
  • Race Registration refunded to those reaching $1,500 goal*

*Note that there are no fundraising minimums to participate, train or race: When you register for the fundraising program you will pay for the Training and Race registration. Once you reach the levels of $250 and $1500 you will be refunded for your training and race registration fees (as noted above). All refunds will be processed in August, 2009.

Youth Racing
Youth at Track Meet hosted by Youth Run4Fun