About the Team
Decide what race you are running in. Pick a local race or decide you want to run in your own virtual race. Race registration to obtain a bib is the responsibility of the runner. (Philadelphia Marathon runner, we have a CHARITY CODE for you. This is a dual registration process, register with us first, get a code, bring that code to the marathon website and register again for $0).
Register
Share your Story
Tell your family, friends and folks you know why you have chosen to run this race and raise fund with team Run to Remember.
Run
Join us at Eakins Oval(near the Art Museum of Philadelphia), or in your community at the race of your choice.
Fundraising
When you participate in an Alzheimer's Association event, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-related initiatives of care, support and research. Here are a few tips to get you started with your fundraising efforts:
About our charity
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I form a team?
Forming a R2R team is easy! From the homepage of the event, click "Register." If you're a new participant, click "Start a Team." You will automatically become the team captain for your team. Then, ask friends, family and coworkers to join your team and the fight against Alzheimer’s. If you are a returning participant, log in with your username and password, then chose to start a team.
What responsibilities does a team captain have?
Team captains are the heart of our events. As a team captain, you recruit your team of family, friends and coworkers, help them fundraise, keep them motivated and have fun fighting for a great cause in the process. You will also have access to a team fundraising web page and numerous tools to make your team a success.
How do I start fundraising?
The best fundraising efforts start by sharing your personal story about why you're participating in this event. You can share your story on your personal fundraising page by logging in to your participant center. Once your page is updated, share it with friends, family, and coworkers via email, social networking, and word of mouth.
Where does the money go?
The funds raised through this event benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. See this page for more information on our fundraising standards.
How is the money collected?
Submitting donations to the Alzheimer’s Association is quick and easy. Donations can be made online, by submitting a check or money order by mail and hand-delivering cash, checks or money orders to the Illinois Chapter located at 2200 Cabot Dr., Suite 460, Lisle, IL 60532.
What if I don't reach my fundraising minimum?
By agreeing to utilize a guaranteed entry with this team, you also agree to fulfill the fundraising requirement. You can make a personal donation to make up the difference.
