Need some inspiration? You don't have to look far.

Our charity marathon team is running 26.2 miles for the future of Indian country in the Marine Corps Marathonâ„¢.

2009 Team Running Strong has pledged to raise $18,772.00 for American Indian youth in need. You can still help Team Running Strong give children in need a chance to succeed.

100% of the funds raised will go directly to our programs.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE TEAM: 

Make a general donation in support of the team.
Be sure to put "Team Running Strong" in the comments.

Come out and cheer on our runners!
If you live in the metro Washington DC area and would like to join Running Strong in cheering on our team members, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the Marine Corps Marathon spectator guide for more information.

Make a donation in support of a team member.
Visit our team member's individual pages by clicking their names below.  Read each runner's inspirational story, see his/her fundraising progress, and make a donation to help him/her reach the fundraising goal.

Elysia Whisler
Charmaine Johnson
Brenda Mitten
Melody Modell
Tracy Martin
Denise Petoskey
Marcella Reyes
Ben Hooper
Jeff and Blythe Bell
Carolyn Buffalo
Sean Carter
Kathryn Burdett
Greg Buffalo
Danny Barney
Carrie Manitopyes
Melvin Taliman, Jr.
Richard Lamb
Wilsena Vine
Robert Bievenour
Jessica Schwiesow
Matthew Holmes
Mindy Printup Robson
Benchmark Foods Team
Donald Carter
Michael Johnsen