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Sunday, October 26, 2008 | Start Time: 8:00 am | Washington, DC

The Marine Corps Marathon™ is one of the best-known distance races in the U.S. For the fourth year in a row, the MCM has invited OAR to be one of its Charity Partners. The MCM hosts both the marathon and a 10K Race. You can run in either race and be part of the RUN FOR AUTISM — Washington, D.C. team.

By joining the RUN FOR AUTISM - Marine Corps Team, you are choosing to be a part of a group of committed individuals dedicated to participating in events to raise funds for autism research.

Upon race closure, a guaranteed pledge of $500 will be asked of each team member.

Why Run for Autism?

• Raise money for autism research - More than $.87 of every dollar you raise will directly fund research studies that help answer some of autism’s most pressing questions.
• Whether you are a runner, walker, donor or volunteer, your contribution makes you part of OAR’s RUN FOR AUTISM team.
• In the end, you will have made a difference in the lives of thousands of families living with autism.

Autism is:

• a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact socially. There is no known cure, and it remains a lifelong challenge.
• more prevalent than Down Syndrome, childhood diabetes and childhood cancer combined
• estimated to occur in as many as 1 in 150 births and affect 1.7 million children and adults in the U.S. today

Research, like OAR-sponsored studies, is needed to find answers and provide practical solutions for those with autism today.

RUN FOR AUTISM Team Member Benefits:

• Guaranteed entry into the Marine Corps Marathon
• RUN FOR AUTISM shirt
• Training Program with DCFit
• Invitation to OAR's Runners' Recognition Dinner held the evening before
• Race day support and Finish Line celebration
• RUN FOR AUTISM Fundraising and Training Guide
• A personal fundraising web page

Fundraising:

OAR has no minimum fundraising requirement until the race registration officially closes. OAR believes in a "Set Your Own Goal" fundraising philosophy. OAR's goals for 2008 are to have 1,000 marathon runners and raise more than $1,000,000. OAR's runners have historically averaged raising between $1,500 and $2,000. Runners who raise $2,500 or more receive special recognition at the Runners' Recognition Dinner held the evening before the marathon.

Upon race closure, a guaranteed pledge of $500 will be asked of each team member.

Registration

Registration for the Marine Corps Marathon is now closed. If you would like to be placed on our waitlist for possible transfers, please contact us directly.

For more information about the Marine Corps Marathon, please visit their Web site at http://www.marinemarathon.com or contact OAR.

*No federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied