Become a Charity Partner
About the Charity Program
The Los Angeles Marathon Charity Program is an opportunity for nonprofits to utilize the Los Angeles Marathon, Charity Half Marathon and LA 5K as a platform to create awareness about their mission and raise funds for their organization.
Running or walking a marathon, half marathon or 5K is a memorable journey that can be so much more impactful when doing it for charity. Our charity partners provide a purpose for people to cross the finish line - for the first time or the 50th. In the history of the program, our Los Angeles Marathon partners have raised more than $76M for their causes!
Benefits of Joining the Charity Program
Joining the Charity Program allows nonprofit organizations to be a part of a community of organizations who have come together to make a difference in a fun, healthy and supportive way. Working together, our partners make this program a success for not only their organizations, but the people participating in the events and standing on the side cheering them on.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHARITY PROGRAM
To be considered for the Charity Program, all organizations must:
- Be a 501c3 in operation for a minimum of 1 year
- Commit to prepaying the minimum number of entries
- Have a staff member as the point of contact
- Manage registration and fundraising through the Haku platform
- Commit to reaching the required fundraising minimum
We are thrilled to share that our 2026 Charity Program is officially sold out! If you’d like to be the first to know when applications open for the 2027 Charity Program, we encourage you to join our interest list.
Questions? Email gillian@mccourtfoundation.org