Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett‘s USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures today announced GoFundMe, the trusted leader in online fundraising, as the official giving platform for Endurance events. The Fargo Marathon which ended on May 21, 2022, was the inaugural event with RAGBRAI, Santa Rosa Marathon and the Detroit Marathon in succession where event participants will have the ability to fundraise for worthy causes and organizations on GoFundMe.
GoFundMe provides the Ventures Endurance community a seamless experience raising funds and awareness for non-profits across the country, uniting participants with a common goal and purpose.
“We know how important giving back is to our Endurance Athlete Community and as a collective group what a difference they can make,” said Kaitlyn Greenleaf, Vice President, USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures Endurance. “The GoFundMe alliance will make it easier for our racers to make an even larger impression when giving back to organizations they race for and support.”
“The Endurance Athlete Community has demonstrated the collective power of people coming together to help others which is closely aligned to our mission,” said Musa Tariq, GoFundMe CMO. “Our alliance with Ventures Endurance allows athletes to maximize their impact to uplift and support their communities and the causes that matter to them.”
Ventures Endurance’s mission is to create the best-in-class racing experience for the running, cycling and obstacle course racing communities in the U.S. With over 115 events attracting over 500,000 participants from nationally touring race series like Rugged Maniac and Hot Chocolate 15K/5K to small-town races in New England, Ventures Endurance offers participants of all experience levels a chance to challenge and enjoy themselves at our world-class courses and unmatched post-race festivities. Ventures Endurance’s other flagship events include RAGBRAI, Statesman Cap 10K, and the DC Wonder Woman Run Series.
