World Runners' purpose is to make a difference in the world by raising funds for programs to end hunger and poverty in the world while advancing lifelong fitness.

You are invited to run this years San Francisco Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K on Sunday August 3 with World Runners Board of Directors members Bob Lord, Emil Gluekler and Greg Neil.

The funds raised by World Runners, from donations and by running for pledges, support programs that transform the conditions for women and children in the world in the areas of health, education and financial resources. The education of young women in Africa and microcredit globally are the two primary programs of World Runners.

To learn more about World Runners and the causes it supports Click here.

To register for the race Click here

Both runners and non-runners are welcome to donate online using this page. Contributions are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. Please pass on this link to anyone who might be interested in supporting this cause. If you are interested in fundraising for World Runners at the San Francisco Marathon please click the "Become a Fundraiser" link in the dark blue bar at the very top of this page and create your own page where others can sponsor your run.

To make an individual donation, use the box below.