Charity Challenge
The Program
Baylor College of Medicine is committed to making our world and our community a better place; therefore we developed the Baylor College of Medicine Charity Challenge. The program is designed for our staff and students to not only do a team building, health related event, but to participate in giving back to our community.
Walk or run a 1K, 5K, 10K or Half Marathon event in honor of your favorite cause. As you journey to the finish line, you get to be accountable to something bigger, the success of our nonprofit community. Let spreading awareness and raising funds for your charity motivate you to reach your personal health goals.
How the Charity Challenge Works
- Follow the 3 STEPS below to take the challenge (for applicable events)
- Participation is voluntary
- You can walk/run for a spotlight or any cause.
- There is no minimum fundraising requirement to participate
- We encourage you to set a high goal, at least $1,000
- We encourage you to only fundraise at one event per year, yet you can participate in as many events as you’d like
- If you are doing multiple events, set up your fundraising page for the latest event
Program Benefits
- Charities win bonus donations (see each race for details)
- [1st place wins $500, 2nd=$400, 3rd=$300, 4th=$200, 5th=$100]
- Earn points for each event you complete
- Add fun & motivation to reach your finish line when doing it for others!
The 2024 Run Houston! Race Series
STEP 1: Register for an event (on site or virtual) with BCM email address.
01/06/2024 Register Here | 03/24/2024 Register Here | 05/2024 Register Here | 09/2024 Register Here |12/2024 Register Here
2/10/24 Katy Register Here | 3/24/24 Minute Maid Park Register Here | 4/28/24 Vintage Park Register Here | November Cypress Register Here
STEP 2: Set up a donation page for your favorite cause on the Race Event site
Pick a spotlight nonprofit above, or pick ANY 501c3 nonprofit. Email us here to run for your nonprofit
STEP 3: Share your page with friends, family and colleagues
We have easy-to-follow resources to support your fundraising success. See the sample email plan here
New spotlight races 2024
We are spotlighting two new races. Both have charity programs where you can race for a cause. Visit each site to learn more on how to participate.
Join us at the upcoming October Houston Half Marathon & 10k. Click here to Register and learn more.
Join us at the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Half Marathon, or the We Are Houston 5k in January. Click here to Register and learn more.
Questions?
For program questions, please contact wellness@bcm.edu. For donation page or nonprofit questions, please contact Gabrielle Baumeyer at 713-322-7150 or gabrielle@reason2race.com.
