RUN. WALK. DONATE.
THE COMMUNITY ALWAYS WINS!
2k walk/5k race raises support for nonprofit and community causes
RUN FOR IT is a 2k (1.2M) walk and USATF- certified 5k (3.1M) race around the scenic mountain town of Davis, WV during Leaf Peepers Festival. Raise funds and awareness for community organizations, projects, nonprofit agencies, educational activities, and charities located within the Foundation’s service area. Speed is not required to win.
Racers - Racers are encouraged to enter online through RaceRoster. Pre-registration opens April 1 and closes on September 15. After September 15, racers may enter race onsite on Friday September 28 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday September 29 (Race Day) from 8-9:30 a.m. Racers unable to enter online may download an ENTRY FORM.
Teams - Team Captains must register teams with TEAM REGISTRATION FORM before August 31. Team registrations can be sent by mail, in person, email, or by fax. form. Each team represents a charitable non-profit cause. Anyone can sign up for any team. Team members do not have to walk or run together.
View teams in the left sidebar or www.tuckerfoundation.net/run.
Team Sponsors - To see more information on the team cause or to make a donation sponsoring a team click the team's name in the left sidebar or select a team from this drop-down menu.
Race Sponsors - Race sponsor donations fuel the race and support charitable causes. Race sponsors receive maximum exposure throughout the campaign. Build the Purse!
Merchandise Sales - Click REGISTER and follow prompts to purchase merchandise without registering for the race. Merchandise can also be purchased along with race registration. Merchandise pre-orders will not be available after September 8, there will be a limited amount of T-shirts available for sale on race day.
Visit Facebook/Run For It
*Please note there is a small processing charge for online race entry.
Run For It is a Tucker Community Foundation Event.
Registration fees
2K Walk Closed
Easy street walking.
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$10.00Apr 1 - Sep 26
5K Closed
Race up, down and around the streets of scenic down town Davis.
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$10.00Apr 1 - Sep 26
T-shirt PURCHASE ONLY without registering for race. Merchandise ranges from $10-$15 Closed
Use this option if you would like a T-shirt but are not racing or if you have already registered or used a paper entry form. Multiple orders and styles are available. T-shirt orders must be made before September 8.
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FreeApr 1 - Sep 26
Award Categories
Rules
Race Rules
- 2k walk only means just that – no running. One foot must always be on the ground. Course marshals have the final say.
- Walkers, runners, wheelchairs and strollers are permitted. Other wheeled transport is not allowed.
- Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short leash and must be picked up after. No other animals, please!
- Dogs cannot register for the race. FIDO is welcome to run or walk but cannot register as a team member.
- Banners used on site in conjunction with the Run For It event must be pre-approved by Tucker Community Foundation; no exceptions.
- Runners with dogs line up at the back of the pack or get DQ’d.
- Entries are not transferable. Bib switching will result in DQ.
Team Rules
- Teams must register by July 1st. Minimum of 5 team members on race day to qualify for team awards. Teams should not represent multiple causes.
- All solicitations for team sponsor support must state: Funds are being raised in support of [ Team cause ] for the Tucker Community Foundation Run For It event.
- Participants must not provide any goods or services in exchange for a sponsor’s contribution.
- Participants may send letters to sponsors detailing the event and requesting donations, but may not use the TCF logo.
- Team sponsor donations must be postmarked by September 15.
- Cash awards must benefit the region served by TCF. Proceeds from entry fees and team sponsor donations may be used outside the TCF service area as long as it supports the team’s cause as it is stated on the team registration form.
Registration Form
Don't want to register online? Download and mail the entry form.
Merchandise Sales
If you'd like to purchase a T-shirt separate from race entry click on REGISTER and choose T-shirt Purchase Only as the event type.
There will be a limited number of t-shirts available for sale on race day.
With respect to merchandise sales: Tucker Community Foundation is not responsible for merchandise that is not picked up on race weekend. Mailing is not an option, sorry!
Major Race Sponsors
Event schedule
- Fri, August 31, 2018 11:59 PM - Team registration closes
- Sat, September 8, 2018 11:59 PM - Merchandise sales end
- Sat, September 15, 2018 11:59 PM - Team sponsor donations must be postmarked by 9/15 to count towards team awards
- Fri, September 28, 2018 5:00 PM - Friday night racer check-in /registration at Fire Hall, Davis, WV begins
- Fri, September 28, 2018 7:00 PM - Friday night racer check-in/registration ends
- Sat, September 29, 2018 8:00 AM - Race day Registration at Fire Hall begins
- Sat, September 29, 2018 9:30 AM - Race day Registration ends
- Sat, September 29, 2018 10:00 AM - Team Photos begin. Check with your team captain or registration desk for your team's time.
- Sat, September 29, 2018 11:00 AM - Event Start
- Sat, September 29, 2018 1:00 PM - Award Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kelly Stadelman
- runforit@frontier.com
- Phone
- +1 304-259-5008
- Website
- Visit website
