MARINE CORPS MARATHON Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the minimum fundraising requirement for the Marine Corps Marathon?
- How do I join the RUN FOR AUTISM-Marine Corps Marathon Team?
- What am I paying for when I register on firstgiving.com?
- Why do I not see my name on the marathon’s website?
- I forgot to set up my fundraising page during sign up. What should I do?
- What is a preferred/competitive start?
- I want a preferred/competitive start. How can I get one?
- I can't run in this year's marathon anymore! Can I get my money back?
What is the minimum fundraising requirement for the Marine Corps Marathon?
The fundraising requirement is dependent on your registration status. The race is currently OPEN, and as long as you sign up while the race is still OPEN, you have no minimum fundraising requirement. If you wait until the race is sold out, there is a $500 fundraising minimum.
Runners generally average between $1,000 and $1,500. Participants who raise over $1,000 receive a free entry to the 2010 Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon, and those who raise over $2,500 receive a special incentive prize.
Runners that sign up after the race sells out to the general public will have a $500 required fundraising minimum that must be guaranteed by a personal credit card. Full details are provided to those that register after the race closes.
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How do I join the RUN FOR AUTISM-Marine Corps Marathon Team?
First, go to www.firstgiving.com/oar.
Once you're at the firstgiving site, select "Get Started" and select Marine Corps Marathon from the list of events.
Next, choose "Register online now."
Select the "RUN FOR AUTISM Team Registration plus Race Entry Fee" option. For $145, you receive a guaranteed entry in the Marine Corps Marathon. This cost includes the $25 team registration fee.
What am I paying for when I register on firstgiving.com?
All runners must select from one of the first two options available for the Marine Corps Marathon:
1. Team Registration with Race Entry Fee ($145) – This option is for those that need an entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and would like to join the RUN FOR AUTISM team.
2. Team Registration only ($25) – This option is for those that already paid the Marine Corps Marathon directly for a race entry and just want to join the RUN FOR AUTISM team. Selecting this option means OAR will not reserve a race entry in your name.
Note: The team registration fee helps cover the cost of the Runners' Kit materials and allows OAR to keep the maximum amount of donated funds going directly to autism research.
Why do I not see my name on the marathon Web site?
As a charity partner, OAR will register all its Marine Corps Marathon runners after the races closes. This allows OAR to organize and gather all the runners into one database that can be easily submitted to the race. To confirm your registration status with OAR, email us at run@researchautism.org.
I forgot to set up my fundraising page during sign up. What should I do?
You will need the registration code Firstgiving emailed to you upon registration. In the event you cannot locate this or remember your password, please email support@firstgiving.com.
Next, return to www.firstgiving.com/oar. Select "Create a Fundraising Page" and click on the Marine Corps Marathon category. Enter the code, select your URL, and design your page from there.
I can't run in this year's marathon anymore! Can I get my money back?
OAR has a no refund policy and race entries are non-transferable for any reason, including injury. However, Team Members who raise over $1,000 this year will receive a complimentary entry to either the 2010 Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon/10K.
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