In the past three years, 1470 GoFarCharity runners and walkers have raised a total of $412,000 for various local and regional charities.

We encourage everyone - from seasoned marathoners to first time 5K walkers - to join.

The 2013 GoFarCharity event will have numerous participating charities.

The primary benefits for any participant are the good feelings they get from being part of marathon weekend, the sense of self-satisfaction they get from training for and completing a race event, and the knowledge that their efforts have contributed to the greater good of the community by helping their fellow citizens who are in need.

Other benefits include training shirts, race day singlets, and other incentive prizes from the charities; exclusive use of the ballroom at the FARGODOME on race day for gear storage, post-race massages, a post-race family meeting area, snacks and beverages; an invitation to the GoFarCharity reception and dinner on the Monday evening prior to marathon weekend; invitations to various social events and group runs organized by the charities.