This event and others like are only possible because of the support of the communities around them. There is no pressure of any kind to make any contributions to the organizations supporting it, but if you would like to and it is with in your means, please consider making a donation to the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. The HRDO has partnered with us to put on this run and they maintain the trail we'll be running on.
You can learn more about all their excellent work here, and make a donation directly to them here, or bring a little cash or a check to stick in the tip jar the night of the event.