How Far Will You Go for JDRF?
in 2022 Ride, Events, Fundraising, Team JDRF
Whether running or biking, there’s an event for you with Team JDRF! From 5K to 200 miles, these events have some exciting locations all around the country.
3.65 MILES: 365 NO DAYS OFF FOR T1D
With T1D there are no days off. 365 days of the year T1Ds and their family members are focused on staying healthy while living with T1D. From June 7-11, teams and individuals will be challenged to be active and take no days off by running or walking 3.65 miles/day or getting in as many miles as they can. Round up your friends, family, or co-workers to join you for a run or walk and join a community united by a common vision: a world without T1D. Registration is now open!
7 MILES: FALMOUTH ROAD RACE
The ASICS Falmouth Road Race is celebrating its 51st running! More than 11,000 runners will gather in Woods Hole on Sunday, August 20, 2023, for this showcase event in distance running. JDRF is proud to be an official partner of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race Numbers for Nonprofits program and has a limited number of free entries for those interested in raising funds for JDRF. The fundraising minimum for this year’s event is $850. Visit bit.ly/2023TeamJDRFFalmouthApplication for more information and to join the waitlist for the 2023 event.
13.1 – 26.2 MILES: runDisney
Team JDRF runners will have the opportunity to experience a magical weekend while helping turn TYPE 1 into TYPE NONE. Join Team JDRF at one of four runDisney events: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (November 2-5, 2023), Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend (January 3-7, 2024), Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend (January 11-14, 2024), or Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (February 22-25, 2024). Fundraising packages include entry into the race with the opportunity to earn JDRF fundraising perks along the way! Learn more at team.jdrf.org.
100 MILES: JDRF RIDE TO CURE DIABETES
JDRF Ride is for all cyclists — beginner or experienced — who share a commitment to JDRF’s mission. Your registration is your doorway into a ride experience unlike any other. With our stunning destination rides across the country, you’ll have the chance to join fellow riders for an unforgettable weekend experience. Or if you’re looking for a little flexibility, we offer JDRF My Ride, where you can join a local ride in your area or get creative with your own mileage and fundraising challenge. With multiple fundraising options to choose from and exciting rewards to earn along the way, you can’t go wrong when you register for JDRF Ride. Learn more at ride.jdrf.org.
200 MILES: RAGNAR REACH THE BEACH RELAY
The Ragnar Reach the Beach Relay is one of the oldest relay races in the United States. Reach the Beach will take place in New Hampshire on September 15-16, 2023, starting in Bretton Woods and ending at Hampton Beach. The race consists of 12-person teams (or 6-person ultra-teams) who rotate through 36 transition areas over the 200-mile course. Free entry is offered to teams who raise funds for JDRF.
If you have questions, need more information, or are interested in participating in any of these events, please contact Annamaria Lukes at 781-431-0700 or alukles@jdrf.org.