The Run Gulf Coast Foundation is launching Run For All, a program dedicated to removing financial and social barriers to running participation, making it accessible to everyone in the Gulf Coast region.

Goals:

• Increase the number of people participating in running regardless of financial background.
• Foster a more inclusive and welcoming running community in the Gulf Coast region.
• Break down barriers that prevent individuals from experiencing the benefits of running.

Program Elements:

Reduced Entry Fees:

• Partner with sponsors to offer "pay what you can" registration options for races.
• Subsidize entry fees for individuals facing financial hardship.

Free Group Runs:

• Organize and promote free group runs in various locations throughout the Gulf Coast.
• Partner with running stores, clubs, and community centers to host group runs.

Community Outreach:

• Partner with local organizations serving underserved communities.
• Organize running clinics and events specifically designed for these communities.
• Connect individuals in need of transportation assistance to available resources.

Working alongside Ainsley's Angels of America and it's local chapters, FRESHJUNKIE Racing fundraised $18,000 in 2023. Additionally, FJR donates over $10,000 annually in free entries for AA riders.