Frequently Asked Questions







Where is the next Run For Your Life?

Do I have to wear a costume to participate in Run For Your Life?

What does my registration fee get me?

How can I register for Run For Your Life?

Is Run For Your Life a charity event?

Is my registration fee for the race tax-deductible?

Do I need a receipt for my donation or pledge for tax purposes?


Questions and Answers


Where is the next Run For Your Life? top

Check the yellow pull-down menu for the location and date of the next Run For Your Life.



Do I have to wear a costume to participate in Run For Your Life? top

No, you don't have to wear a costume to participate in Run For Your Life, but when you hear what fantastic prizes we have for the best costumes, you'll want to get creative!



What does my registration fee get me? top

Your registration fee gets you a chance to win running awards if you're first in your age group, a chance to win the best costume prize, a free t-shirt, product samples and promotions provided by Run For Your Life sponsors, and truckloads of fun!



How can I register for Run For Your Life? top

We offer online registration for each event. Choose your location in the yellow drop-down menu in the upper right of this page, then click on "Register." You can also register in person the day of the race, but come early!



Is Run For Your Life a charity event? top

Yes, all of the proceeds of Run For Your Life go to Extra Hands for ALS, a national voluntary service charity which is dedicated to "developing young leaders through the fight against ALS." You can read more about Extra Hands and its sister-charity, the Jack Orchard ALS Foundation, by clicking here.



Is my Registration fee for the race tax-deductible? top

Unfortunately, per IRS regulations, individual Registration fees for the Race are not tax-deductible. Only donations or pledges over and above the registration fee are tax-deductible.



Do I need a receipt for my donation or pledge for tax purposes? top

In compliance with IRS requirements, receipts will be issued for individual contributions of $250 or more. Receipts will be automatically generated and mailed directly to the donor prior to the end of the calendar year. For contributions under $250, a canceled check serves as your receipt.



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