The Red Cross Runners is a team dedicated to going the extra mile for the residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
The Red Cross Runners' first event is the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 18, 2009. Whether you are an experienced runner or a beginner, there is a race for you on this day. As part of the Red Cross Runners you can choose your race and level of commitment. Funds raised through the Red Cross Runners will benefit the services of the American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Chapter.
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Races offered as part of the Detroit Free Press Marathon
• 5K Run (3.1 Miles)
• ½ Marathon Competitive Walk (13.1 Miles)
• ½ Marathon Run (13.1 Miles)
• 5 Person Marathon Relay
• Marathon (26.2 Miles)
Commitment/Fundraising Levels:
- Fund Raise $100 – Come out for fun runs & Red Cross Runner team dinner
- Fund Raise $250 – Receive a Red Cross Runner T-shirt + come out for fun runs & Red Cross Runner dinner
- Fund Raise $500 – Receive a Performance Red Cross Runner Shirt + come out for fun runs & Red Cross Runner team dinner
- 5 Person Marathon Relay Raise $1250 ($250 each) – Receive Red Cross Runner T-shirt, Relay Squad Recognition & come out for fun runs & Red Cross Runner team dinner
You can support the Red Cross by:
Signing up for one of the Marathon races and become a Red Cross Runner/Fundraiser for the American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Chapter
Supporting one of the Red Cross Runners, by donating money to a person who is running in a race
Click here to support one of the Red Cross Runners
For more information on how to sign up or support our team, contact Allison Koenigbauer at 313-833-2649 or koenigbauera@usa.redcross.org