Charity Partners

 We encourage all runners, walkers and volunteers to make your marathon, half-marathon, relay, 5K or kids' marathon experience more meaningful by "Running for a cause."

Official Marathon Charity

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.   

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

Official Kid’s Marathon Charity

 
Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinic Weight Management Center

Help us fight childhood obesity. Kids can train throughout the year by logging their mileage increments in quarters, halves or miles. Then, on race day, participants will complete the marathon by running the final 1.2 miles.

*A portion of your contribution is tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor for details.