Run For a Reason Logo

Run for a Reason Presented by Ronald McDonald House is the Eugene Marathon’s charity initiative to raise $350,000 for local and national charities. The program provides participating charities the ability to utilize the event as a catalyst for fundraising, while also providing individuals the ability to not only run the Marathon, Half Marathon or Eugene 5K, but to do it for a reason!


2026 charity teams


Ronald McDonald House of Oregon & SW Washington Team Page

Team RMH members receive a free entry in exchange for fundraising; but that’s only the beginning! All team members receive access to the team tent on race weekend (including dedicated porta-potties, gear check, hospitality and more) the official team shirt and swag bag, a VIP race weekend experience with pre-race pasta party and no-host post-race celebration. In the lead up to race weekend, members receive fundraising incentives and support, training tips and a weekly training run in Eugene, a Couch to 5K program, and shoe giveaways.

Team is full for 2026.




Girls on the Run Team Page

Team is full for 2026.



Jhpiego Team Page

Team is full for 2026.


Kids First Team Page

Team is full for 2026.


CASA of Lane County Team Page

Team is full for 2026.


Sponsors Inc. Team Page

Team is full for 2026.


Relief Nursery Team Page

Team is full for 2026.


Susan G. Komen Team Page

Team is full for 2026.



Portland Rugby Club Team Page

Team is full for 2026.


Connected Lane County Team Page

Team is full for 2026.




Rose Women's Choir Team Page

Team is full for 2026.



Circle of Friends Team Page

Team is full for 2026.


Questions: Contact larecea@eugenemarathon.com regarding the Run for a Reason program.