World Runners Programs

World Runners is in a unique group among nonprofit institutions. It is interested in the fitness of both its members and its beneficiaries. For members the interest is in their physical fitness and for beneficiaries the interest is in their financial fitness. World Runners Charitable Program makes a difference in the lives of its beneficiaries and the Fitness Program in the lives of its members and constituents.

Charitable Program

World Runners was founded in 1977 by a group of runners with a mission to make a difference in the world. The difference to make? To end the existence of hunger and poverty in the world. If we were going to go to all the effort to run a marathon or a 10k race, for example, we wanted it to count for more than just thousands of steps. We wanted our running to make a lasting difference in the world as well.

It became increasingly clear that poverty was one of the prime reasons for the persistence of hunger. People with means seemed to be able to feed themselves regardless of where they lived. The key link in the persistence of hunger seemed to be poverty and people lacking economic empowerment. And, what better way to end poverty than through microcredit and education.

World Runners' Charitable Program includes the following funded projects: education of young women in Africa, microfinance in Central America and, locally, the Second Harvest Food Bank and The Health Trust.

Fitness Program

World Runners will provide training and coaching programs to support people in reaching their fitness goals. We are currently working with The Health Trust developing a walking/running exercise program. The intent of the program is to make a permanent life style change for a healthy fit life. Check back periodically for updates.

See the Training page for some starter ideas on getting fit.