Marathons for Change
Join Aid Pioneers’ running community.
Global runs with local impact
Change is a marathon, not a sprint. At Aid Pioneers, we know authentic change doesn't happen in a mere sprint. It's a marathon of commitment. That’s why we invest in locally-led initiatives who endure long after international aid responses move from one crisis to the next, transforming vulnerable communities from within.
Aid Pioneers has secured 2024 race spots at marathons across the globe. You can carry our mission across the finish line by fundraising for us. Lace up your running shoes and join Aid Pioneers on a mission that's more than an athletic challenge—it's a fast-paced journey to light up schools in Lebanon and save lives on the frontlines in Ukraine. Apply today to secure your spot.
Why run with Aid Pioneers?
We maximize the impact of your fundraising efforts
With Aid Pioneers, you can combine your passion for running with tangible impact for people caught in crisis and hardship. We’re able to create this impact by leveraging the power of a vast network, multiplying the value of every contribution made to our projects. With us, your fundraising efforts becomes more than a charitable gesture – they become an investment in the future of vulnerable communities.
We offer you the freedom to choose a cause close to your heart
Running for a cause you believe in elevates your marathon experience beyond personal fulfillment to benefit others as well. We experienced this firsthand in 2023 when four members of the Aid Pioneers team completed a half Ironman to deliver medical supplies to frontline hospitals in Ukraine. Therefore, we offer you the freedom to select a projects from our project database or suggest one that doesn’t exist yet. This way, you can be sure that your commitment aligns closely with your humanitarian intentions.
“I am running 26.2 miles with Aid Pioneers because I am inspired by the organization's life-saving impact. Aid Pioneers’ open, straightforward approach to providing medical aid, combined with its high impact-to-input ratio, gives me full confidence that the funds I raise will be multiplied in effect.”
– Morgan Waterman.
Morgan is running the Big Sur Marathon and is fundraising for medical shipments to Ukraine.
Our Marathon Collaboration
Your Commitment
When you run with Aid Pioneers, you commit to achieving an athletic ambition while actively fundraising to support meaningful humanitarian projects across the globe.
Running for Aid Pioneers involves fundraising for the organization as a whole or a cause of your choice. We select runners with fundraising goals that will unlock the most change for the vulnerable communities we support.
While you're accountable for meeting your fundraising goals, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. Rallying your community to generously contribute to a cause adds another layer to your athletic challenge – and it's a great way to get everyone invested and cheering you on!
What you gain
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Join the vibrant Aid Pioneers runner community to share experiences, offer support, and foster motivation. Connect with fellow runners digitally and participate in events in Germany and the US. As part of the community, you'll also receive branded Aid Pioneers logo-shirts, perfect for training sessions and social media promotion.
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Each runner receives a customized landing page to effectively communicate their mission to potential donors. Accept contributions via convenient platforms such as PayPal, Apple Pay, or bank transfer, while tracking progress through an interactive donation bar. Benefit from invaluable insights provided by our marathon support team on crafting compelling narratives, enhancing donor engagement, and maximizing fundraising success.
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When you contribute to our cause, you'll stay connected to the tangible impact of your fundraising achievement. Through regular updates, you'll witness firsthand the positive changes your contributions bring to vulnerable communities around the globe.
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Gain exclusive access to our organization, where you'll receive invitations to special events and engage in thought-provoking discussions. These opportunities allow you to delve deeper into our mission, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore innovative solutions to global challenges.
Your Marathon Journey
1/ Application
Start your journey by completing our application form. Join our team of dedicated runners.
2/ Confirmation
Once we receive your application, we'll contact you with potential next steps.
3/ Fundraise
You can choose the cause you want to fundraise for from our project database. We will support your fundraising journey and make sure you’re set up for success.
4/ Run
Run the marathon! Embrace the challenge, break a personal record, and contribute to our mission with each step.
5/ Stay Connected
Get updates about the impact of your fundraising efforts. You have the chance to be an active part of our community and attend meetings and events related to the causes you've supported.
Meet Our Runners
Robert Hester
Morgan Waterman
Jacky Lui
Liam Cullen
Aid Pioneers’ 2024
Marathon Calendar
October 13
CHICAGO
October 27
DUBLIN
December 1
VALENCIA
November 10
ATHENS
VALENCIA
October 27
Half Marathon
April 28
BIG SUR
May 5
PRAGUE
April 7
PARIS
September 29
BERLIN
September 15
COPENHAGEN
Half Marathon
October 6
CARDIFF
Half Marathon
April 7
BERLIN
Half Marathon
April 6
PRAGUE
Half Marathon
October 20
AMSTERDAM
Aid Pioneers’ 2025
Marathon Calendar
TBD
BARCELONA
TBD
BARCELONA
TBD
LONDON
Half Marathon
TBD
AMSTERDAM
TBD
PARIS
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
TBD
NAPA VALLEY
TBD
DUBLIN
TBD
ATHENS
TBD
PRAGUE
TBD
PARIS
TBD
VALENCIA
Half Marathon
TBD
VALENCIA
PRAGUE
TBD
Half Marathon
TBD
BERLIN
Half Marathon
TBD
COPENHAGEN
Half Marathon
TBD
CARDIFF
Half Marathon
TBD
DUBLIN
Half Marathon
Open questions?
Reach out to our marathon coordinator Sabeena anytime by sending an email. We appreciate your interest in our mission, and we're here to answer any questions you may have.
Discover past fundraisers
Medical Procurement, Ukraine.
Project Fortuna for Ukraine
Medical Procurement, Ukraine.