Run with Team Red Door

The Red Door is participating in the 2013 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Charity Challenge, and you can help make this year our best yet! 

Register to run, walk or wheelchair the 5K, half-marathon or full marathon on October 20th 2013 to help the Red Door Shelter reach our fundraising goal of $15,000 for our Food Bank.

Register today with Team Red Door to get discounted or *FREE entry!

Quick Links   Why run? About Team Red Door What we provide you Prizes Fundraising isn’t so scary! FAQ’s   Fundraising Toolkit Offline Pledge Form

Why run?
 

• Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM) is world class marathon! - One of 30 IAAF Label international marathons
   
• “Fast, Flat and Festive”
   
• National TV coverage on CBC: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/videos.htm
   
• Over 22,000 participants in 2011 – from every province, 43 states, and 50 different countries
   
• Personal growth! Give yourself the opportunity to achieve your physical potential
   
• Raise funds to help someone in your community fleeing homelessness or abuse.

About Team Red Door

Team Red Door has been participating in the STWM since 2010 and has been growing ever since.  We’re a fun team with a mix of serious and casual runners, but all of us are passionate about raising awareness and funds for the important programs to help women and families at the Red Door overcome homelessness and abuse.  See who's on this year's team!

2012 Successes

• 18 runners participated (2 full marathon, 4 half-marathon, 12 in the 5K)
• Every single team member crossed the finish line!
• Team Red Door raised $16,000 from 200+ supporters.

2013 Goals

• 25 runners participating
• % of runner crossing the finish line - 100%!
• Dollars raised - $15,000
   

What we provide you

• Discounted entry fees for all Team members
• *FREE entry fee if you pledge to:

  Walk the 5k and raise $250 or more
  Run the half or full marathon and raise $500 or more
   

• Team Red Door T-shirts
• Be one of the top 8 fundraisers and have your pick of any of these great prizes**:

PRIZES TBA

• We set up your race registration and online fundraising to save you the hassle!
• Instant charitable tax receipts for your supporters
• FREE training programs and online resources provided through http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/training.htm

Fundraising isn’t so scary!

It’s much easier than you think!

• When you register, we provide you with a personalized Online Fundraising Page where donors can easily make pledges to your run.  All you need to do is send an email with a link to the page!
• We also provide you with a Fundraising Toolkit complete with a planning guide, tips and templates.

If you prefer to collect funds offline - you can download an offline pledge form.
 

FAQs

1. How do I register for the event?
2. Are there fees to register with Team Red Door?
3. What day is the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on and what are the start times?
4. When is the last day I can register?
5. How do I know that I am registered for my race?
6. What is the course map and directions?
7. What if I’m not able to meet my fundraising commitment that entitled me to free entry?
8. What is my username and password for online fundraising?
9. Can my friends and I have our own team but still raise funds for Red Door?
10. Can I fundraise by collecting cash and cheque?
11. How do the prizes work?

1. How do I register for the event?

Complete our registration form and we will take care of the rest!

2. Are there fees to register with Team Red Door?

*Your race entry is FREE If your pledge to raise a minimum of:

$250 for the 5K walk
$500 for the half or full marathon

If your fundraising goal is less than the above then there is a registration fee, but it is still discounted for participating with us.  Fees to register are: (plus HST + EventsOnline.ca fees)

3. What day is the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on and what are the start
times?

The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is on Sunday October 20, 2013.

Please make note of your start time for your specific event:
5K Start Time: TBA
Half and Full Marathon Start Time: TBA

4. When is the last day I can register?

Technically, the last day to register is October 14th 2013, but STWM reaches capacity very quickly, especially for the 5K.  We recommend you register before Sept. 1st to ensure you get a spot.

5. How do I know that I am registered for my race?

After you’ve registered through our website, we will contact you by phone within 48 hours to confirm your registration. You’ll then receive 2 emails, one from jmeeventsonline.ca, and one from us providing you with your fundraising page log-in.

6. What is the course map and directions?

For complete details on the course routes please visit - http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/details.htm#course

7. What if I’m not able to meet my fundraising commitment that entitled me to free entry?

When we call to confirm your registration, we will ask for a credit card number from you to hold as a deposit.  If you are unable to meet your goal, we will bill your account for the entry fee as listed above.

But you are not responsible for making up the difference between your goal and the amount actually raised.

Experience shows, if you try you succeed!  Our Fundraising Toolkit is full of handy resources to help ensure you meet your goal.

8. What is my username and password for online fundraising?

We'll provide a username and password for you when your registration is complete.  If you’ve forgotten or lost your username and password, please email fundraising@reddoorshelter.ca

9. Can my friends and I have our own team but still raise funds for Red Door?

Yes. If you and a group of friends and/or family want to form your own group within the larger
Team Red Door, let us know who your group members are and we can set that up for you.  You can
have your own team captain, a team fundraising page and even your own team name.

10. Can I fundraise by collecting cash and cheque?

Yes. If you are collecting cash and cheque, please download the offline pledge form and fill out
the form as completely and accurately as possible. Please make sure that all cheques are
made payable to Red Door Family Shelter.

11. How do the prizes work?
The top fundraiser will choose from all the prizes. Remaining prizes will be offered to the second-highest fundraiser and so-on until all prizes are allocated. If 2 or more of the top fundraisers raise the same amount, they will be offered prizes at the same time. All prizes are allocated at the discretion of Red Door Family Shelter