LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHARITABLE PARTNERSHIPS
For Charities and Non-Profits
Official Charitable Partners
Eligibility: Must be a registered Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organization or operate an active chapter/office directly serving Rhode Island. Preference will be given to non-profit organizations that are hyperlocal to Newport and the surrounding community.
Tier 1: Flagship Beneficiary
Top-tier event partner featured on main event branding, finish line signage, and promotional email blasts.
- $1500 fundraiser minimum per runner
- 10 bibs will be awarded per charity to any runner who has met their fundraising goals
- Additional bibs can be purchased at discounted rates for further fundraising initiatives
- Application period is December 1st to January 15th. Determinations of partner charities by February 1st. All charitable partners must apply each year.
- Selected charitable partners commit to fulfilling one volunteer role on race weekend
- Charitable partners will submit an impact report within 30 days of the race, providing an overview of how the funds raised were used, giving specifics to RI impact.
- Fundraising is done through the RunSignUp.com platform with direct payment accounts to non-profit
- Fundraising minimums must be verified by the Monday before race weekend. Runners failing to make fundraising minimums are removed from the race.
- Option of on-course signage such as Wish Mile or Mission Mile, with signage provided by charity.
Tier 2: Charitable Partners
Receive designated bib allocations for purchase, RunSignup fundraising portals, and website logo inclusion.
- Charities set the fundraising minimum for purchased bibs.
- Bibs are purchased at discounted rates.
- Ongoing application process
- Selected charitable partners commit to fulfilling one volunteer role on race weekend
- Charitable partners will submit an impact report within 30 days of the race, providing an overview of how the funds raised were used, giving specifics to RI impact.
- Fundraising is done through the RunSignUp.com platform with direct payment accounts to non-profit
Volunteer Fundraising Program
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Eligibility: Open to high school/college sports teams, civic groups, and community clubs. 501(c)(3) status is NOT required.
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Financial: Direct financial donation paid to the team or group ($200 – $1,000 per assignment based on group size and duration).
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Group Commitments: Requires 4 to 25 volunteers per shift for a time commitment of 2 to 5 hours.
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Volunteer Roles: Hydration stations, medal & finish line water distribution, athlete food tent management, course marshaling, registration check-in, Plogging, Green Team and parking direction.
For Runners
INTERESTED IN BEING A CHARITY BIB RUNNER
If you are interested in becoming a Charity Bib Runner, please reach out directly to one of the organizations below to apply for a bib. You can apply directly through the specific charity you wish to support.
Runners are also welcome and encouraged to fundraise for our partner charities through the general registration platform.
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