What is a FundRacer?
The Downtown Run Around 5K is important for MiMS in two ways: it brings together MiMS participants and community runners and it serves as our biggest fundraising event of the year.
Our members face the harsh realities of experiencing homelessness, incarceration and addiction. Getting back on track can seem insurmountable, and often, the hardest step is the first one. But when you FundRace with Mile in My Shoes, you fuel our members’ ambition to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
FundRacers help MiMS raise crucial support for our programs while they train for the race. How? They connect with their circles with requests for donations that go directly to support weekly runs, provide running gear, and cover race-entry fees for MiMS program participants. There are many creative ways to meet you FundRacing goal - host a fundraising party, offer your special skills as thanks for donations (homemade cookies, anyone?), share why you support MiMS on social media, or connect with local businesses to see how they can support you - to name just a few!
It’s easy to opt in to FundRacing right when you register. FundRacers receive tips and resources, stories and insight from past FundRacers, and contests and incentives to motivate you all the way to the finish line. Even if you've already registered or if you don't plan to run the race, you can still sign up to become a FundRacer here. Because there is no minimum to raise, there is no risk to creating a FundRacing page and giving it a try!
Check out the incentives you can earn:
- $100: MiMS logo 2x3" sticker for your car, water bottle or laptop
$200: Your entry fee into the Downtown Run Around will be refunded to you (optional)
$310: All of the above AND MiMS custom run buff
$400: All of the above AND our official Mile in My Shoes technical T-shirt
$500: All of the above PLUS exclusive MiMS pullover hoodie or zip-up hoodie
$750: Three-quarter zip run top
$1000: Your very own cheer zone at the 2024 Downtown Run Around
PLUS All FundRacers have the chance to earn the following:
All FundRacers who meet their goal will be entered into a raffle for a free running Gait Analysis donated by Endurance Sports ($200 value)
The top three FundRacers will each receive a $100 Gift Certificate donated by City Running
Make your miles more meaningful. Create your FundRacing page today!
