May 4, 2025

Register to run with 412 Food Rescue at the 2025 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon!

Transform your passion for running into tangible impact by supporting our mission to combat food waste and hunger in the community. Join our community of dedicated runners who are not only pursuing personal goals but also making a difference in the lives of others. Elevate your run, empower a cause, and become a champion for positive change with 412 Food Rescue’s Run for a Reason team.

Run for FREE

Charity Runners are eligible for a refund on their registration fee (essentially earning a FREE registration!). To receive a refund, just raise the fundraising minimum for your event by May 31, 2025.

How it works

During registration for your race of choice, opt to join the Run for a Reason Charity Program and select 412 Food Rescue as the charity you’d like to run for. Once registered, you’ll get a unique fundraising profile to customize, share with friends and family, and track your fundraising progress. The team at 412 Food Rescue is here to help your fundraising journey with tips and tricks, social support, free swag, and more.

Helpful Information

We’re here to help unlock your potential and empower you to reach your fundraising goals. Download the fundraising toolkit for graphics, sample language, and more, or visit the official Run For A Reason website to learn more.

For questions or more information, email Danielle DeWitt at danielledewitt@412foodrescue.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of 412 Food Rescue’s 2025 Marathon Heroes and showcase your role as an ally and leader in supporting local efforts to mitigate food waste and tackle food insecurity.

Sponsorship Levels

Lead Sponsor - $5,000

  • “Lead sponsor” mention on all promotional, social media and collateral materials
  • Brand visibility at the Health & Fitness Expo
  • Signature position on race jerseys*
  • Featured social post

Team Sponsor - $2,500

  • Sponsor mention on all promotional, social media and collateral materials
  • Prominent logo position on race jerseys*
  • Featured social post

Training Sponsor - $1,000

  • Sponsor mention on all training runs / pre-race gathering materials
  • Prominent logo on all Marathon Hero fundraising and support communications
  • Name on race jerseys*

Spectator Sponsor - $500

  • Sponsor mention on promotional, social media and collateral materials
  • Name on race jerseys*

* Sponsorship commitment and logo must be submitted by March 15, 2025 to guarantee a space on the race jersey

Your sponsorship has the potential to reach 412 Food Rescue’s audience of 481K active community advocates:

Marathon Heroes:
150+

Marathon Hero Supporters:
250+

Volunteer Food Rescue Heroes:
23,000+

Digital Audience:
85,000

Health & Fitness Expo Attendees:
75,000+

Marathon Spectators
300,000+

Become a Sponsor

or mail a check to:

Development Department
412 Food Rescue
6140 Station St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

 

For questions or more information, email Danielle DeWitt at danielledewitt@412foodrescue.org.