Childhood Hunger
Nine strong, dedicated individuals are running for Team Childhood Hunger 2021. We have set a high bar for ourselves and for this community so that our shared dream of "every child, every meal, every day" will be our new shared reality.
There is much work to be done. In Cheshire County alone, food insecurity for children remains higher than the state average and is predicted to remain so for longer periods due to COVID-19. Every dollar raised this year will go directly to food programs for children in need. Keene Elm City Rotary partners with MUCH, Feeding Tiny Tummies and the Keene Community Kitchen to provide and deliver healthy food boxes for families throughout the county. Your support makes it all possible. A gift to Team Childhood Hunger will support our shared commitment to a generation of children who know that healthy food is simply going to be there for each and every one.
2021 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
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!
- Childhood Hunger
- Interact/Roteract Central America
- Unsung Hero Scholarship
- Sneaker Project