2027 Grandma's Marathon Charity Runner Information
Thank you for joining the Montgomery Sports Foundation as a charity runner for Grandma's Marathon Weekend 2027!
We're excited to welcome back our returning runners and introduce some new faces to Team MSF. Your participation helps us remove financial barriers to youth sports by providing registration assistance and essential equipment to local young athletes.
Below, you'll find everything you need to register for your race, set up your fundraising page and get started.
Step 1: Register for Your Race
We have just 50 charity bibs available across all three races, so we encourage you to complete your registration as soon as possible.
1. Create or sign in to your Race Roster account.
Visit Race Roster to create an account or sign in to your existing account.
2. Select your race.
Once you're signed in, use the appropriate link below to access your charity registration:
3. Complete your registration.
Follow the remaining prompts on Race Roster to finalize your registration.
Step 2: Set Up Your Fundraising Page
Once you've registered, you'll have access to a personalized fundraising page where friends, family and supporters can donate toward your fundraising goal.
1. Access your fundraising dashboard.
Visit your Race Roster Participant Dashboard and sign in using the same account you used to register.
2. Find your fundraising page.
Under your race registration details, look for the box labeled "Fundraising."
Click "Edit Page" at the top of that box.
3. Personalize your page.
You'll be able to customize several details:
- Fundraising goal: Enter the fundraising amount for your race (listed below).
- Your story: Share why you're running and why supporting youth sports matters to you.
- Photo: Upload a personal photo to help make your page your own.
2027 Fundraising Goals
Each charity runner is responsible for reaching the fundraising goal associated with their race.
- Grandma's Marathon: $600
- Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon: $500
- William A. Irvin 5K: $250
4. Save your information.
Click "Save Updated Fundraising Information" to publish your changes.
Step 3: Share Your Fundraising Page!
Now comes the fun part!
Once your page is ready, share your personalized fundraising link with friends, family, coworkers and your social media networks.
Tell people why you're running and how their support will help local kids participate in sports.
Every donation makes a difference. Funds raised through Team MSF help provide opportunities for young athletes who might otherwise be unable to afford registration fees or necessary equipment.
Don't be afraid to share your page more than once as race weekend approaches!
Questions? We're Here to Help!
If you have any questions about registration, setting up your fundraising page or participating as a charity runner, please reach out to us at hello@montgomerysf.org.
Thank you again for being part of Team MSF and helping us create more opportunities for young athletes in our community.
We can't wait to see you at Grandma's Marathon Weekend 2027!
