Hi everyone, it's Jim,
I am running 26.2 miles for the first time EVER! The Clarence Demar Marathon in Keene, NH. And part of that is fundraising for a local charity. So I am part of TEAM DEMAR as explained below:
Team DeMar is proud to work alongside Keene Elm City Rotary to support causes directly impacting the health, wellbeing and growth of the children of our community, and teach youth to be global stewards. The money raised through Team Demar goes directly to these initiatives. We invite all runners, not just local runners, to join Team DeMar and run in support of your community. As part of Team DeMar, I have chosen to fundraise for one of four causes. I will work with runners and community members, encouraging and supporting one another as we work towards our individual fundraising goals.
I will be running for:
Partners at the Table
A summer feeding program aimed to provide families in need 3 meals a day through the summer while kids are not in school. In partnership with the Keene Community Kitchen.
Food is something a lot of us take for granted, so I'm very happy to run to help Partners at the Table, for people who might not have that luxury.
Once I reach my $400.00 fundraising goal, I'll add what would have been my entrance fee, $110.00 to the total. So if you can, please make a donation, whatever is right for you. And if you can't make a donation now, no worries, all I ask for is your good vibes so I can finish the race in one piece!! :+)
Thanks again,
Jim
2022 Clarence DeMar Marathon & DeMar Half Marathon
Here, anyone who wants to run can run. We’ll make sure you have an world-class experience. All you have to do is start.
The DeMar Marathon course runs through the exquisite New Hampshire countryside. The USATF-certified course includes stunning views of early foliage season, accessible terrain, and a finish line at the historic Appian Way of Keene State College, just steps from where marathon legend Clarence DeMar used to coach collegiate runners.
While there is a net elevation drop from start to finish, this is overall a challenging yet fair test for endurance runners of all abilities. The first half of the 26.2-mile course offers mostly gentle rolling hills. There is a long climb in mile 15 with short steeper climbs in miles 22 and in mile 24 through the beautiful Greenlawn and Woodland cemeteries.
The Full Marathon begins in Gilsum, N.H. The Half Marathon begins at the Surry Recreational Dam in Surry, N.H. The Super Seniors and DeMar Kids Marathon begin 1.2 miles from the finish line.
Learn more about the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Super Seniors Marathon, and DeMar Kids Marathaon.
Team DeMar is proud to work alongside Keene Elm City Rotary to support causes directly impacting the health, wellbeing and growth of the children of our community, and teach youth to be global stewards. The money raised through Team Demar goes directly to these initiatives. We invite all runners, not just local runners, to join Team DeMar and run in support of your community. As part of Team DeMar, you have the option to direct the money you raise to one of four causes. You will work with runners and community members, encouraging and supporting one another as you work towards your individual fundraising goals.
We are proud to announce the follwing 2021 Team DeMar causes!
- "Follow ME" -Kids DeMar Marathon Program
- Partners at the Table
- Team Service: Central America
- Unsung Hero Scholarship