We do more than just LIFT…we run too! Last year we tackled an amazing feat of trekking our way across the state for over 200 miles. Two RV’s of runners from Virginia Beach not only achieved the physical task, they raised over $22,000. This journey was an amazing experience for our team and for our cause.

We are busy planning and making preparations for our 2016 run. With so much interest and encouragement from our local running community, we are currently taking applications for team members. Please see below, pray, and decide if this is the right event for you. 

DATES: November 13 – November 14 early morning departure, late night return

EXPECTATIONS: Monthly team meetings, fundraising benchmarks, completing your legs during the relay, utilizing social media to promote event, team fundraising event

MILEAGE: Mileage per individual will range from 12-26 miles total. Legs range from 3-10 miles at a time. Some terrain is hilly, gravel, and road shoulders. You will be running in early morning, mid-day, and late night hours. Be prepared to run in all weather conditions, all terrain, and all times of day. Please be comfortable running alone, although in some cases you may have another team mate join you from time to time. Running vests and headlamps are provided.

TRAVEL CONDITIONS: We will be traveling in an RV caravan. We will have a bathroom on board, which makes it convenient to keep the train rolling to DC.

FUNDRAISING: Each runner is responsible for $2000. You may sponsor yourself of choose to fundraise independently. Be prepared to raise $500 per month. Fundraising dates are from July 2016 – December 1, 2016. Sixty days before the run, if you are not on track with your fundraising, please be prepared to provide your credit card for the remaining balance or withdraw from the team. This will leave us enough time to find a replacement runner.  Please have fun promoting your own fundraising. You will be responsible for finding creative ways to raise money. We will have 1 team fundraising event that will benefit everyone, you presence will be expected.  You will not want to miss this fun and bonding time with the team!

DRIVERS: We are in need of 4-6 drivers. 2 per RV and additional for a lead/safety vehicle. Drivers are not responsible for fundraising. Their service of driving is a gift to the team.

If you have interest in running, driving, or sponsoring us please email Jess Horton: jess@jimwhitefit.com

Thank you & see you on the road!

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Apply here – the relay team will be formed by July 1.