Race For a Cause - Jan-Feb 2014

Here is a list of localish running/fitness events raising money for a cause - 

 Fight Air Climb - Feb. 1- "Be a part of the inaugural Louisville Fight For Air Climb!  National City Tower in downtown Louisville will host this amazing event.  Register today. Once you are signed up, use the Registered Participant Login link to gain access to special training and fundraising guides available only to registered climbers." Benefits American Lung Association

Mile2Mile - 6M or 12M - Feb. 1

The second annual Mile2Mile will take place on February 1 and is a fun run/walk to support Wrap Up Louisville. Bring your new or gently used blankets, and run or walk from our Paddock Blue Mile or our Highlands store. The full route is 12 miles, or you can join us at the half way point to do 6 miles!

Polar Bear Plunge - Feb. 8 - Lexington - "The Polar Plunge is always one of the year's most unique fundraising events for the Special Olympics. Brrrrrrrrrrave Polar Bears raise a minimum of $75 ($50 for junior Plungers 6- to 18-years-old) and then take a chilly dip in a body of water. Polar Bears who raise more money can win great Polar Plunge prizes, and one Polar Bear will win a travel certificate courtesy of AAA Travel." (Louisville is coming March 1)

Irish Upon A Star St. Patrick's Day Race - Week of Feb. 10 - Anywhere - 4 Distances Virtual Race - IRun4 - "We are excited to announce that the registration for Irish Upon A Star St. Patrick's Day Race is now open! There are 4 distances to choose from and the option to buy a t-shirt. Registration ENDS Feb. 10th, 2014! The medals for IR4 Virtual Races are two piece medals- one for you and one for your buddy!!
If you aren't matched yet we encourage you to still sign up. Once you do get matched you will already have a medal to send to him/her! How does it work? You register for the distance, run the distance over the course of the week or all at once, receive race bling!"

IHR “Share-A-Shirt” Run
"The IHR “Share-A-Shirt” Run will be Feb. 15 about 9am at Iroquois Park. This is a very informal run with the Iroquois Hill Runners– no times or places are recorded. Many people use it as a winter training run. Cold-weather clothing and other items will be collected and given to The Lord’s Kitchen. Someone will be at the park from 9 until people stop showing up with donations."

Cupid Undie Run- Feb. 15 - Louisville - "Cupid's Undie Run is making its debut in Louisville, KY!
This Valentine's Day weekend, come put the hilarity in charity with hundreds of half-naked runners taking to the streets in celebration of their fundraising for the Children's Tumor Foundation.
Be a part of something great. Last year Cupid's raised over $1.3 Million to end NF and we're relying on YOU to join and make this year's fundraising (and party) the biggest and best yet."


 Fight Air Climb - Feb. 16 - Climb the Carew Tower in Cincinnati, OH.  Register today. Once you are signed up, use the Registered Participant Login link to gain access to special training and fundraising guides available only to registered climbers. Benefits American Lung Association

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Know of other events? I would love to add them so let me know! Thanks!