RunningWorks 12-Hour Run presented by Henderson Ventures

RunningWorks 12-Hour Run presented by Henderson Ventures

Global Running Day (June 7, 2023) is just around the corner. This holiday is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get up and get moving. Since the mission of RunningWorks is to improve the health and well-being of underserved communities, we use this holiday to raise awareness and funds to combat the health inequities impacting those experiencing homelessness or at risk of housing instability. 

We envision a community where everyone has the opportunity to move beyond their comfort zone and prosper as their healthiest self. Join us Wednesday, June 7 from 8am – 8pm for the eighth annual RunningWorks 12-Hour Run!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1.  Sign Up

Register online and join RunningWorks staff, volunteers, community members and clients as we look to run, jog and walk as many miles as we can to raise awareness and financial support to combat health disparities in the community. Registration cost is $15. 

2.  Go the Extra Mile

Help raise awareness and financial contributions to support the resources and services offered by RunningWorks for Charlotte’s underserved community by raising funds via your individual and Team Fundraising pages. We hope you’ll consider joining us in our RunningWorks 12-hour Run Fundraising Challenge!

3.  Run. Walk. Have Fun.

How far are you willing to run to raise awareness about health disparities in our community? Commit to running (or walking) anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on June 7. Get out and run (or walk) where you are and track your miles. It doesn't matter if you run all your miles at once or in intervals throughout the day. The goal is just to get it done and have fun doing it.

**If you are in the Charlotte area, we encourage you to join us at any of the below in-person run locations:

• 7:00 am - Resident Culture Brewing Company - South End (332 W Bland St. Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28203) hosted by Resident Culture Run Club
• 8:00 am - 10:00 am: 12-Hour Run Kick Off Event - First Ward Park (301 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202) hosted by RunningWorks
• 8:00 am: Firethorne 5k (1108 Firethorne Club Dr, Marvin, NC 28173) hosted by Firethorne Country Club
• 6:30 pm: NoDa Brewing Company (2921 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206) hosted by NoDa Brewing Run Club
• 6:30 pm: Charlotte Summer Track Series - Myers Park High School Track (2558 Colony Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209) - hosted by Forward Motion and Around the Crown 10K
• 6:30 pm: Legion Brewing South Park (5610 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209) - hosted by Legion Brewing Run Club
• 6:30 pm: Sycamore Brewing (2161 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203) - hosted by Sycamore Brewing Run Club
• 6:30 pm - Resident Culture Brewing Company - Plaza Midwood (2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205) hosted by Resident Culture Run Club

4.  Report your mileage

All participants will be asked to electronically report miles ran/walked which will be displayed on our “Results” page. You can record your mileage all at one time or in intervals throughout the day. Reporting instructions will be communicated prior to the event start and on the “Results” page.

5.  Celebrate your accomplishments

Once you reach your personal goal (or surpass it), share it with us on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #RWTeam, #12HourRun, #GlobalRunningDay, #GlobalRunningDayChallenge.

BENEFIT CHARITY

Proceeds from the RunningWorks 12-Hour Run support RunningWorks, a grassroots nonprofit that believes in health, community and opportunity and provides wellness initiatives, life skill development, social support and case management to promote positive lifestyle habits. Check out www.runningworks.org to learn more and find ways to connect and engage.