What is Team Running Strong?
What is the difference between Team Running Strong in the Marine Corps Marathon™ and Team Running Strong USA?
Why should I run with a charity team?
When does registration begin and end? How do I register?
Is there a registration fee?
How much do I have to fundraise for Team Running Strong? What will the money be used for?
I'm not Native American. Can I still register with Team Running Strong?
I've never run a marathon before. Can I still register with Team Running Strong?
I'm an experienced runner. Can I still register with Team Running Strong?
What if I have already registered for the Marine Corps Marathon™, but want to be part of Team Running Strong?
Can I still be part of Team Running Strong in the Marine Corps Marathon™ if I don't live in the Washington, DC area?
Do you have any Team Running Strong materials for the press?
What if I have a question about Team Running Strong that isn't answered here?
Q: What is Team Running Strong?
A: Team Running Strong is a marathon team that supports the charity Running Strong for American Indian Youth®.
In 2004, the Marine Corps Marathon™ chose Billy Mills, an Olympic Gold Medalist and Running Strong’s National Spokesperson, as their official starter and Team Running Strong was born.
Each year since, runners and walkers from all over the country have come together to raise funds and awareness about the great need in American Indian communities throughout the US.
Go to Team Running Strong History to see photos from past years, read testimonals from team members, and more.
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Q: What is the difference between Team Running Strong in the Marine Corps Marathon™ and Team Running Strong USA?
A: Team Running Strong in the Marine Corps Marathon™ is Running Strong’s officially organized charity team.
By participating, Team members can take advantage of a host of activities that are organized by Running Strong staff during race weekend.
These activities include:
• a Team Honoring Ceremony with family and friends the day before the race
• a race day cheering section
• a Running Strong finish line tent
We understand that not everyone can join us in October for the Marine Corps Marathon, but that lots of people would still like to support Running Strong's cause by participating in runs across the country.
Team Running Strong USA gives you the chance to do just that!
Because we have limited resources, we cannot organize race weekend events for all of our Team Running Strong USA members, but we can give you access to many great Team Running Strong perks.
Plus, you get share in the amazing camaraderie that comes from going the distance for American Indian children in need!
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Q: Why should I run with a charity team?
A: By joining Team Running Strong you will not only experience the satisfaction of completing a marathon, but you will do it knowing you are creating a brighter future for children growing up in Indian Country.
Team Running Strong also offers special perks such as:
• A guaranteed spot in the Marine Corps Marathon™
• A chance to meet our National Spokesman, Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills
• A Team Honoring Ceremony to meet the team and celebrate with one another - The amazing feeling that comes with knowing you are running strong for a great cause!
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Q: When does registration begin and end? How do I register?
TEAM RUNNING STRONG IN THE MARINE CORPS MARATHON™
Registration for Team Running Strong in the Marine Corps Marathon™ opens February 22, 2011 and ends July 22, 2011.
Interested runners and walkers should visit our TEAM RUNNING STRONG REGISTRATION page for more information and to download forms.
Spaces for this Team Running Strong event go quickly and are filled on a first-come first-served basis.
TEAM RUNNING STRONG USA
Interested runners should first identify a race and register directly with that race.
After you have registered for your chosen race, download our sign-up forms and become part of TEAM RUNNING STRONG USA. Visit the TEAM RUNNING STRONG USA to learn more.
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if you are interested in joining the team!
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Q: Is there a registration fee?
A: Yes. For Team Running Strong in the Marine Corps Marathon™ there are different fees for new and returning members.
New Team Members
• $90 (before May 1st) or $100 (after May 1st)
Returning Team Members
• $80
For Team Running Strong USA there is a $25 flat registration fee for all team members.
Registration fees are not tax-deductible and non-refundable. Team Running Strong is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Q: How much do I have to fundraise for Team Running Strong? What will the money be used for?
A: All charity partners in the Marine Corps Marathon have a fundraising commitment. Team Running Strong in the Marine Corps Marathon™ has one of the lowest. We ask each Team Running Strong member to raise $722 (722 was Billy Mills' Olympic jersey number).
DON'T WORRY THOUGH.
While fundraising commitments can be daunting at times, the Running Strong staff will provide you with all the support you need-from "fun"raising ideas and tips to a personalized web page that will accept donations.
You’ll get perks and special gifts as you reach milestones in your fundraising.
Team Running Strong USA does not have a fundraising commitment.
100% of the proceeds from fundraising go into our Indian-led programs across the US.
Make every step count and help us:
• Drill water wells for families living without water on Pine Ridge
• Support youth opportunity on Cheyenne River
• Plant children’s gardens on Crow
• Save the Euchee language in Oklahoma
• And so much more!
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Q: I'm not Native American. Can I still register with Team Running Strong?
A: YES! Team Running Strong welcomes both Native and non-Native runners and walkers. Past Team Running Strong participants have been of varied backgrounds, athletic abilities, and from all different areas of the country.
The only requirement for joining Team Running Strong is motivation and interest in supporting a worthy cause!
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Q: I've never run a marathon before. Can I still register with Team Running Strong?
A: YES! Team Running Strong welcomes participants of all abilities.
In past years we have had native and non-native walkers and runners at many different levels. In fact, the Marine Corps Marathon™ is known as “the People’s Marathon” because it is a great race that is achievable for all.
Team Running Strong will provide you with the support you need to prepare for the race. Team Running Strong will also maintain contact between teammates so that members can share difficulties, stories of his/her success, and support each other leading up to the race.
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Q: I'm an experienced runner. Can I still register with Team Running Strong?
A: YES! Team Running Strong welcomes participants of all abilities. In past years we have had native and non-native runners come from varied backgrounds, many of whom had run several marathons on his/her own before joining Team Running Strong.
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Q: What if I have already registered for the Marine Corps Marathon™, but want to join Team Running Strong?
A: The Marine Corps Marathon™ accepts transfers to charity teams. You can still join Team Running Strong if you are registed for the general marathon!
Send us an email at
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with your information and we will help you become a Team member.
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Q: Can I still be part of Team Running Strong in the Marine Corps Marathon™ if I don't live in the Washington, DC area?
A: Yes, Team Running Strong in Marine Corps Marathon™ brings together runners from across the US.
Through email updates, team blogs, and more we will help you get to know your fellow runners.
Then on the race weekend, Team Running Strong will be present at the Expo and in our post-race charity tent. There will also be a team honoring and reception the Saturday before the race, so you will have lots of chances to get to know your teammates.
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Q: Do you have any Team Running Strong materials for the press?
A: Yes, please contact us at
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for press materials.
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Q: What if I have a question that has not been addressed?
A: Send us an email at
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with your question and we will get back to you with an answer!
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