charity run

Philanthropic foot race

A charity run is an organized running event where participants raise money for a charitable cause, typically by collecting pledges or paying entry fees that go to the designated organization.

Distances vary from short fun runs to full marathons: She's training for a 5K charity run to benefit cancer research.

The format combines fitness with fundraising, often drawing runners of all skill levels.

Related

finish line · finish time · personal best · bib number · sponsor · donation · cause · sweat · sneakers · water station · water bottle · cheering · crowd · team spirit · medal · t-shirt · pledge · good cause

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purpose/motivation

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Betting on uncertain results

money grab · pyramid scheme · professional sport

competitive stakes

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Competition determining the champion

qualifying race · Boston Marathon · world championship · elite competition · time trial

beneficiary of effort

charity runpersonal enrichment

Voluntary growth beyond career

profit-taking · embezzlement · exploitation · self-promotion · money grab

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G