100% of our race proceeds go to these worthy causes:

TBD for 2026 - The 2025 partners are listed below:

The Brisben Center:

The Brisben Center's mission is to provide temporary shelter and equip residents for employability to resolve poverty and obtain housing.

Micah Ministries:

Micah is uniquely organized as a collaboration of churches working together under one nonprofit umbrella. Their congregations have been involved in caring for unhoused neighbors for nearly 40 years.

Empowerhouse:

Empowerhouse establishes a safe space for survivors of domestic violence and their children to believe in themselves and build new lives filled with dignity, respect, safety, and hope.

Our Military Kids

A national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Leashes of Valor:

Founded by a combat-wounded veteran in 2017, Leashes of Valor sources dogs from animal shelters and rescue groups whenever possible, improving the lives of both veterans and dogs.

The Wilderness Community Church Food Pantry:

The Wilderness Community Church food pantry serves everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else in need of our assistance.

Squishy Face Crew:

Squishy Face Crew is organized around connecting foster families and adopters in the Fredericksburg area and beyond with dogs and cats who have found themselves in a shelter.