2013 Dick's Sporting Goods Marathon
Run for a Reason Charity - Three Rivers Rowing
All funds raised by participants in the Dick's Sporting Goods Marathon will go towards one specific outreach program at TRRA called First Row. The mission of the First Row program is to engage Pittsburgh’s urban high school girls in a community rowing program that cultivates self-discipline, confidence, team-building and improved health. Money raised will go towards covering transportation, equipment, apparel, race/travel expenses, swim lessons and coaching staff for the team in 2013. To find out more about First Row go to www.thefirstrow.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the money go towards?
Your donation will help the girls on the First Row team (40-50 girls per season)
have racing gear, swim lessons, equipment and coaching at practices; the opportunity
to compete at local/away races; and have transportation to get athletes to/from
practice. If you want to find out more about First Row – one of TRRA’s
outreach programs, please go to www.thefirstrow.org
When do I sign up to run for TRRA?
You can sign up at anytime between now and March 29, 2013! Even if your event
is “sold out” online, you can still register for it through us!
How do I sign up to run for TRRA?
Go to http://www.crowdrise.com/teamthreeriverspittsburgh2013
Click on “Charity Registration” and select one of these options
under your chosen event.
See this step by step guide on how to register.
Marathon Entry with Fundraising Minimum – Free. This is the
option for people who have not already registered for the marathon through
Active. Choosing this option shows dedication to raise our minimum requested
donation amount. If you reach our $100 minimum by March 29, 2013 we will
pay your registration fee.
II’ve already registered for the Marathon on Active, but I want to fundraise - Free. This is the option if you have already registered/paid for the marathon. Should you reach our $100 minimum goal by March 29, 2013, you have the option to request a refund the amount you paid for your registration fee. Please also emailJoy Nix so that we know you already registered on Active and can link you to our charity team.
Then continue with the registration process.
How do I sign up to run for TRRA within my Relay Team, even if the other members aren’t fundraising or are running for another charity?
If you have some members of a Relay team (but not all) who are interested in running for TRRA we can get you set up! Contact us directly and we can get you set up with your own individual fundraising page. Our recommended fundraising amount for each member of a relay is $150.
Contact TRRA's Director of Outreach, Joy Nix at 412-231-8772 (work), 412-298-2315 (cell) or Joy Nix
What are the fundraising goals for runners?
We ask our runners to think about having these minimum fundraising goals for their events. The below amounts are what we recommend as a goal for runners. Money should be collected by May 11, 2013. We do not require this amount, but hope that our runners are motivated to raise support for our First Row program. *NOTE: If you do not meet these goals, you will not be required to pay the remaining balance.
Full Marathon - $500
Half Marathon - $350
Relay Team - $750 total ($150 per person)
5K - $150
Kids - $50
We request that each individual runner raise at least $100 (except kids) by March 29, 2013 in order to cover your registration fee expense.
How do I raise money once I sign up?
TRRA put together a toolkit full of some ideas and sample letters to help you get started. Check those out here:
Runner Fundraising Toolkit
First Time Runner Sample Letter
Veteran Runner Sample Letter
What if I don’t reach the $100 fundraising minimum goal by the March 29th deadline?
If you already paid your registration fee for the marathon, and are unable to raise at least $100 by March 29, 2013 absolutely nothing will happen. However, we will not be able to reimburse for your registration fee. Thank you for your donation towards First Row!
If you registered through our charity directly, did not pay your event registration and are unable to raise at least $100 by March 29, 2013 we will not be able to pay for your registration fee. This means we will ask for you to make a personal donation of $100 to your fundraising page at this time.
Do all donations have to be online?
Donations can be accepted online or by check/credit card at the boathouse.
All check donations can be made payable to “TRRA” and sent to
TRRA c/o Joy Nix 300 Waterfront Dr Pittsburgh PA 15222. Be sure to indicate
“TRRA Marathon” and the runner you are supporting, on the memo
line of your check.
How do I check to see if my company will match my donation?
Check with your Human Resource (HR) department. If you need any paperwork
or additional information contact TRRA's Director of Outreach, Joy Nix at
412-231-8772 (work), 412-298-2315 (cell) or Joy
Nix
When are all donations due?
You can fundraise for the 2013 Marathon through May 11, 2013.
Does our team have a uniform for race day?
We will provide red First Row t-shirts to all of our runners in the size you requested when you registered for the race. We would love to have our runners/volunteers race in these shirts.
I can't run, but can I still help?
We will need a few day-of-event volunteers to help out at the marathon representing the Three Rivers Rowing Association Charity at the start line from 4:30am – 12:00pm. This is a great opportunity to cheer on the TRRA runners as they start the race! If interested in being involved please register using the link below and make sure to sign up under Three Rivers Rowing Association.
We would love to have help getting information out about running for TRRA
and First Row. You can pick up some flyers to hand out next time you are running
at North Park…etc, or to take to running stores.
You can help fundraise by spreading the word about our fundraising page and
asking your friends to donate.
To get involved in any of these or other ways contact TRRA's Director of Outreach,
Joy Nix at 412-231-8772 (work), 412-298-2315 (cell) or Joy
Nix
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Contact TRRA's Director of Outreach, Joy Nix at 412-231-8772 (work), 412-298-2315
(cell) or Joy Nix
Events
February 2, 2013 – Steel City Road Runners Club Event. The run will
start and finish at the Marathon Office on River Avenue in the North Shore.
Check-in for the run is 8am (most people arrive around 7:50am) and the groups
take off at 8:15am. If you are interested in running with the group you can
register through www.steelcityrrc.org.
From the Events/Races tab, they’ll choose SCRRC Training Runs/Events.
This will take you to the calendar and then you can click on the date to register.
March 29, 2013 – Minimum Fundraising Deadline. Fundraising will continue
after this date, but this is the deadline to have TRRA pay for runners’
registration fees for their marathon event.
May 4, 2013 – Dinner for TRRA runners & First Row athletes. This
dinner will help prepare the TRRA runners for the marathon the next day and
give them a chance to meet some of the athletes they are investing in with
their fundraising efforts! Time and Location TBD
May 5, 2013 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon!!
May 11, 2013 – Donation deadline. All donations need to be received
at the boathouse or online by this date. Thank you for your fundraising effort!!
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