Runners and supporters gather round, we've some exciting news – we’re giving all One Run For Boston runners a FREE T-shirt!
We've teamed up with the brilliant guys and gals at Ragnar Relay Series to produce this year's apparel and merchandise.
Along with the official T-shirts you will also be able to purchase other One Run For Boston kit, so whether you are a runner or a supporter you can look fly in all conditions!
Please note that a postage and packaging charge may be applicable and that the offer is for the first 4,000 T-shirts ordered.
One T-shirt per runner.
Ragnar is donating 15% of sales from all other One Run For Boston items to One Run For Boston.
On Monday we will be releasing full details of how to order your FREE T-shirt.
14 States, 14 Dates.
Fancy a date with Danny and Kate? Raise $250 or more via your ORFB fundraising page for a chance to win The Red Short Experience! This will include:
1. Danny and Kate will meet you on your stage and then take you for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner afterwards
2. Pair of autographed red short shorts, as featured on Danny's Red Shorts - https://www.facebook.com/DannysRedShortsOfficial
3. An awesome selection of ORFB swag!
4. Signed copy of 'Not All Superheroes Wear Capes'
5. A tasteless souvenir from England
We have one Red Short Experience to give away per state. Recipients will be drawn at random in the week beginning 10 March. All ORFB runners who have raised $250 will qualify for the draw. Runners will get an extra name in the hat for each $250 they raise.
Good luck everyone! #FundraisingFriday
The One Run For Boston family have once again shown what an amazing group of people you are. 48 hours after the website launch and so far over 420 runners have joined this epic relay.
We've seen that many of you have already begun fundraising. Runners such as Danielle Cain and Kristy Brown have been busy gaining support from family and friends. Thank you so much to everyone who has been fundraising, your efforts are what makes this relay so special.
Reading through your profile pages just reaffirms how awesome the human spirit is. So many uplifting, inspiring and fascinating stories are being shared that we feel compelled to highlight a few with you.
Finishing what I started
"I'm running because I injured myself training for the 2013 Boston marathon, but decided to start the race anyway and see how far I would make it. I was projected to finish under the 6 hour time limit, despite my injuries. I did not run again until I ran the first One Run For Boston, which consisted of the last chunk of the marathon that I wasn't able to finish. So although my first Boston marathon was run in 2 chunks, the ORFB gave me the chance to cross the finish line and all the runners before me were there cheering me on and welcoming me across the finish line. That's an experience I will never forget."
Lynn Benoit - Stage 336, Massachusetts
The road towards healing
"I'll never forget April 15, 2013. I'll never forget April 19, 2013. But through ORFB last summer, I was able to leave the ugliness those days created behind. I'm running ORFB II because I believe in the powerful impact a community of goodhearted, energetic, positive people can have. I saw how it healed me. I know it healed others. And in the midst of all that healing, we raised $91,000 for the One Fund. ORFB II, I know, will far surpass that total. And in doing so, perhaps we'll make the road toward healing a little bit easier for the victims of the bombings."
Caitlin Birch - Stage 336, Massachusetts
An inspirational mother
"I'm running because I ran with this amazing group last year and it helped me to refocus and reinvigorate my running goals. I can't wait to try this again, remembering why we are all running in the first place (no matter what happens in life, run on), and this year's challenge will be running 4 weeks after baby Weeks is due (early or on time is now a necessity!)."
Laura Weeks - Stage 329, Massachusetts
It has been a brilliant weekend. To start your week off feeling uplifted we'll leave you with this beautiful quote from Tracy Brady, stage 206 Missouri:
"We may all have struggles in our lives but together we can overcome anything. We may not have worn the same shoes with our struggles, however, in this race our shoes will run for the same purpose. Be Strong."
*The banner image on this article is from the amazing Jack Robertson. Check out Jack's fantastic profile here.
