Pittsburgh Marathon

Team Up with the Mario Lemieux Foundation
for the 2012 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon!

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

The Mario Lemieux Foundation is an official Charity Program Partner of the 2012 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.

Join "Team Lemieux" while participating in the 2012 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Half Marathon, Five Person Relay, or 5K to help raise money for cancer research and for Austin's Playroom Project, which strives to improve the quality of a child's hospital experience whether as a visitor or as a patient!

By becoming a part of the MLF team, you will receive:

  • Mario Lemieux Foundation Gear: The more you raise, the more you will receive
  • Mario Lemieux autographed memorabilia
  • Fundraising Ideas and Support: Including online fundraising pages on activegiving.com, sample letters/e-mails, and personal assistance throughout your fundraising efforts
  • A unique opportunity to raise funds for a great cause

FUNDRAISING

As a member of the MLF Marathon Team, you are required to raise at least the minimum fundraising amount as is indicated for each event by Saturday, May 5, 2012. To register for the MLF Marathon Team, you must provide credit card information. In the event that you are not able to raise the minimum fundraising amount by the May 5th, 2012 deadline, the remaining fundraising balance will be charged to your credit card.

$100.00 Fundraising Minimum - 5K
$500.00 Fundraising Minimum - Full Marathon
$500.00 Fundraising Minimum - Half Marathon
$750.00 Fundraising Minimum - Five Person Relay Team

REGISTRATION

Registration Process:

To join the 2012 MLF Marathon Team, you must FIRST register with the Mario Lemieux Foundation by completing the registration form located below.

Registration for Team Lemieux is closed. However, you can support our Team Lemieux runners here: SPONSOR A PARTICIPANT
Upon receiving your completed registration form, the Mario Lemieux Foundation will register you for the Pittsburgh Marathon. The registration fee to participate in the Pittsburgh Marathon is included in the minimum fundraising amount. You will not be charged additional for the registration fee.

Once you have completed the Mario Lemieux Foundation registration form, you will be directed the Activegiving.com website to create your personal fundraising page.

** In the event that you have already registered to participate in the 2012 Pittsburgh Marathon and would like to join the MLF Marathon Team, please contact the Mario Lemieux Foundation.

Registration Fees:
Mario Lemieux Foundation offers special discounted rates of:

Full Marathon - $85 (This will be included in the minimum $500 pledge)
Half Marathon - $75 (This will be included in the minimum $500 pledge)
Marathon Relay - $260 per team (This will be included in the minimum $750 pledge)
5K - $35 (This will be included in the minimum $100 pledge)
Kids Marathon - $15 (This will be included in the minimum $50 pledge)

FUNDRAISING PRIZES

Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon,
Half - Marathon, Five Person Relay
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Members of "Team Lemieux" participating in the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and Half-Marathon are asked to raise a minimum of $500 and Marathon Relay teams are asked to raise a minimum of $750. We ask that this goal is met by Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Raise $500 and receive:

  • "Team Lemieux" marathon shirt
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation t-shirt
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation hat

Raise $750 and receive:

  • "Team Lemieux" marathon shirt
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation t-shirt
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation hat
  • Autographed Mario Lemieux picture

Raise $1,500 and receive:

  • "Team Lemieux" marathon shirt
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation t-shirt
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation hat
  • Autographed Mario Lemieux jersey
framed commemorative

Raise $2,500 and receive:

  • "Team Lemieux" marathon shirt
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation t-shirt
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation hat
  • Autographed Mario Lemieux framed commemorative


Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon 5K - Saturday, May 5, 2012

Members of "Team Lemieux" participating in the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon 5K are asked to raise a minimum of $100. We ask that this goal is met by Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Raise $100 and receive:

  • Mario Lemieux Foundation hat

Raise $300 and receive:

  • Mario Lemieux Foundation hat
  • Mario Lemieux Foundation sweatshirt
To receive prizes, participants have the opportunity to continue raising additional funds up to a month after the marathon. All donations must be collected by Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

SPONSOR A PARTICIPANT

How to Donate:

If you would like to make a donation on behalf of a member of the Mario Lemieux Foundation Marathon Team, all you have to do is click the following link, SPONSOR A PARTICIPANT, and you will be able to select the team member of your choice along with a donation amount.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Drew Parish
Mario Lemieux Foundation
412-281-3466
dparish@mlf66.org

Additional Information for "Team Lemieux" Members

Fundraising Material

Training

Depending on the number of participating runners, we will attempt to set up training programs and group runs so you can get to know the other participants that are representing the Mario Lemieux Foundation. Below are also links to local running clubs and seminars that will help you get prepared for the race.

Find a local running club and join their training program

http://www.pittsburghmarathon.com/Left_Nav/Training/Local_Running_Groups.htm

Course Map:

http://www.pittsburghmarathon.com/Left_Nav/Course_Information/Course_Maps.htm

For additional rules and information visit:

http://www.pittsburghmarathon.com/Home.htm

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