Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Year: Our 8th year hosting our Charity XC Challenge!
• Distribution: We have been blessed to distribute nearly $20,000 to many deserving Charities in our first 7-years!
• Participation: Last year was our biggest year yet with 12 different teams and a bunch of great charitable causes.
• Location: After another fun year at Brebeuf HS, we’re back to North Central High School this year.

❤️ Anchor Charities

• Favorites: This year’s Anchor Charities include our usual favorites and are open for anyone to join.
• Charities: Back on My Feet, Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center, Joseph Maley Foundation, Girls on the Run.
• Permanent Charity: Our Permanent Anchor Charity - Outrun the Sun for melanoma research in recognition of Don Keller.
• Team Dono: "Team Dono" is open to all who wish to honor Don's legacy by supporting further research into the disease.

🤝 Create Your Own Team

• Team Creation: You can Create Your Own Team and support a Charity of your choosing.
• Recruitment: Recruit as many folks to join you as you can.
• Funds Allocation: Half of the entry fees on your Team go directly to that Charity.
• Level Playing Field: We use our Age Graded Percent again this year which levels the playing field across both Age and Gender.

🌐 Virtual Participation

• Labor Day Note: With our move to Labor Day, several folks may have other plans that weekend: you can still participate.
• Support Causes: If you can’t make it On Site, please consider signing up Virtually and donate as you feel comfortable.
• Distribution: We’ll add donations to the Pot for distribution to all the charities according to finish.
• Accessibility: You can support our causes even if you can't attend on the race day.

📅 Registration Details

• Pre-Registration: Pre-Registration will close at 6:00pm Saturday, August 30, to get bibs put together.
• On-Site Registration: On Site Registration is available on Race Morning.
• Join Us: See you on Labor Day at North Central High School!
• Race Link: For more information, visit Indy Runners Charity XC Challenge.