MCW NJ Appalachian Trail Runventure

We are ready to provide you a fully supported experience across the New Jersey portion of the Appalachian Trail. Completing the AT on our own can be challenging because it is a point A to point B route and hard to be able to return to your vehicle if solo. We want to provide you with our many years of experience planning adventures so all you have to worry about is enjoying the day.

We will be providing runners with:
Shuttling: transportation from AirBNB to start and from finish lines back to vehicles, so you can focus on the run.
AirBnB: Traveling far? Come stay at a AirBNB with us the day beforehand, meal is on us.
Portable Aid Stations: A regular supply of water, electrolytes, food, and requests.
First Aid: We will have a fully stocked first aid kit just in case which will include extra supplies for gastrointestinal and blister issues.
Pace Cars: 2 cars will be zig-zagging throughout the course to meet each runner at every checkpoint to resupply.
Check Points: Check points will be every 5-10 miles so we can see how you are doing and resupply.
Choose Your Challenge: Set your own pace, set a record, challenge your limits, or savor the scenic beauty at your leisure.
Pacers: Two MissionCleanWater team members that are experienced ultra runners will be staying with runners to make sure they are safe.
Virtual Prep Sessions: biweekly, optional, virtual sessions to learn strategies, best practices, and hear from the best.
Personalized Training Plans: Tailored plans to prep each runner and the ability to chat with our team for advice.

At MissionCleanWater, we're not just a nonprofit organization; we're dedicated to developing equitable clean water solutions and have long term successful solutions.

🌟 Our Mission: Empowering underserved communities with access to clean drinking water and sanitation, we strive to break the chains of waterborne diseases and create a ripple effect of economic prosperity. Since 2018, we have provided clean water to 50,000 community members in Uganda and supply 2,000 gallons of clean water weekly to USA communities affected by lead contamination.

💧 Why We Race for Clean Water: Completing these adventure would not be possible without having clean drinking water. It gives us an opportunity to take a step in women and children's shoes who are walking to collect water every day.

Runners have the option to stay with our team at Culver Lake on the night of May 16th, before the run begins. We'll kick things off with a celebratory team dinner on Friday night to gear up for the adventure ahead.

On May 17th, we’ll meet at 6:00 am at the Culver Gap parking lot (41.180146, -74.788013), which is close to our HQ at Culver Lake and the midpoint of the route. MissionCleanWater will shuttle runners to the NJ/PA border for a 7:00 am start. All runners have a 14-hour time limit to complete the course, with a checkpoint requirement to reach the marathon finish (Checkpoint 4) at Culver Lake by 5:30 pm. Runners who continue beyond the marathon will aim to complete the full 40 miles at High Point State Park, where our team will be there to cheer you on every step of the way.

Along the route, there will be 4 checkpoints for the marathon and 5 checkpoints for the 40-miler, in addition to the start and finish points. Checkpoints are spaced 3 to 9 miles apart, depending on accessibility along the AT. Before starting, we’ll ensure every runner is familiar with mobile GPS apps, trail navigation, and has the required gear for a safe and successful journey.

We've Got Your Back

Fundraising can be an adventure of its own, and we're here to make it a rewarding one. Our dedicated team is ready to provide you with resources, tips, and personalized assistance to help you reach and exceed your fundraising goal. Your fundraising journey towards $1,000 might seem daunting but we are here to help you.

How Will My Fundraising Be Used?

100% of the proceeds will go towards MissionCleanWater's next clean water project, a solar distribution system to connect multiple communities in the Kalaki District of Uganda. This project has been in continuous development for since the summer of 2024. The borehole and solar energy aspects have all been completed. Now we need to develop a distribution network that will connect multiple communities to clean water. The goal with this effort is to connect 4 communities and 2 schools to ensure no one has to walk more then .5kms to a clean water point that is available year round.

🤝 Support Along the Fundraising Trail:

Fundraising can get intimidating because we all have challenges asking for help. We will guide you through this process to make it as easy as possible and help you reach your goal.
📧 Personalized Guidance: Receive tailored advice on effective fundraising strategies.
🎨 Customizable Fundraising Pages: Make your fundraising journey uniquely yours with personalized pages.
📣 Social Media Toolkit: Amplify your impact with our toolkit designed for online outreach and engagement.
🎉 Celebrate Your Success: Reaching your $1,000 goal isn't just a milestone; it's a celebration of the difference you're making in the world. Join a community of like-minded individuals, and let's celebrate together as we work towards a future with clean water for all.

Where Do I Direct People to Donate?

The best place to direct people to donate is through your personalized RunSignUp Fundraising page. Copy and Past the url into any social media post or profile description and people will be able to visit to donate. 
You can use other platforms to raise donations like an Instagram campaign, you just need to share it with us so we can help you track your donations.

If you would like a personalized training plan, just contact us! We can help make a training plan that fits your schedule, allows the amount of rest days you would like, and keep in contact to see how your progress is going. Email us at James@missioncleanwater.org.