RUN FOR HER: Join Team Strong Girls!
Calling all graduates, retired athletes, parents, companies, and anyone who wants to make a difference!
Become part of something special by joining the Strong Girls United team. Your run fuels our mission to empower girls through physical activity, sports, and mental well-being programs.
Here's why you should run with us:
- Support a powerful cause: Charity running partnerships are our biggest source of funding, allowing us to keep these life-changing programs running.
- Empower the next generation: You'll be helping girls develop strength, confidence, and resilience – both on and off the field.
- Become part of a team: We offer weekly fundraising tips, SGU shirts, and exclusive swag to fuel your run and connect you to a supportive community.
Ready to run for a cause you believe in? View our available races below ↓
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:
Just a Girl 5k/10k (Maine + Virtual)
June 23, 2024 | Celebrating the Anniversary of Title IX!
Our very own race in the beautiful South Portland, Maine at Bug Light Park! This race is open to ALL levels, ages, and genders and supports Strong Girls United and girls and women everywhere! There is a virtual running option that opens March 1, 2024!
TCS NYC Marathon
November 3, 2024
Runners are expected to raise a minimum of $4,000. The fundraising efforts will serve new Strong Girls U programs and/or Foundations. We will set you up with a fundraising page and through the platform haku. *When runners register for the race itself, there is a NYRR registration fee of $130 for NYRR members and $145 for non-members for the race.
Maine Marathon
October 6, 2024
We are an official charity partner and beneficiary of the Maine Marathon! You can register for the race now and select our charity to fundraiser for (and choose your own amount!)
Twin Cities Marathon | 10-Mile
October 6, 2024
We are an official charity partner of the Twin Cities Marathon and extremely popular 10-mile race! The fundraising minimum for our charity runners is $750. You can apply to run for our team here.
Boston Marathon
April 15, 2024
Join us for one of the most iconic marathons in the world! We are so excited to be an Official Charity Partner with the Boston Marathon. For this event, runners are expected to raise a minimum of $10,000. We will help to set you up with a fundraising page. *When runners register for the race itself, there is a registration fee of $135.
We are no long accepting applications. Please add your name to the list below to hear about future opportunities.
2024 Chicago Marathon
October 2024
Runners are expected to raise a minimum of $2500. The fundraising efforts will serve new Strong Girls U programs and events. We will set you up with a fundraising page and through the platform haku.
SG United Foundation Social Media Kit 📲
Share your mission! Whether you're running a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, or the full 26.2, we invite you to share your training and fundraising updates using our social media kit!
Each template has an option for you to include your own photo. to increase donations, it can help to craft a meaningful caption that explains your "WHY" for running. If you need any help, don't hesitate to reach out. Be sure to tag @stronggirlsunited 💪
Click Here to Access our Social Media Kit
Social Media Stories
Customize our Story templates (1080 x 1920 px) to share your running and fundraising efforts with your community! The link below will bring you to a "View Only" Canva document. Click on "File" in the top left corner, then "Make a Copy".
Have fun customizing!
SGU Stories
Social Media Posts
Use our Post templates (1080 x 1350 px) to customize your own image to share with your friends and family! We have templates for every race!
The link below will bring you to a "View Only" Canva document. Click on "File" in the top left corner, then "Make a Copy".
SGU PostsInterested in running for SGU some day but the above opportunities don't work for you? Share your interest here to go on our list!
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ABOUT US
SG United Foundation ("Strong Girls United") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission is to empower girls to be strong, confident, and resilient.
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