What's better than racing for charity? How about racing for charity on your own time?
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The Virtual 10K Run For the Planet challenges participants to run 6.2 miles over the course of five days, August 3-7. And you can run those miles however you want, wherever you want—whether all at once or a mile or two at a time. In fact, you don't even have to run to participate. The race welcomes "bikers, hikers, paddlers, and everyone in between," making it super easy for you to get some exercise at your leisure while doing a great thing.
Your motivation: The run is sponsored by the Whole Planet Foundation, a charity established by the Whole Foods Market, and 100 percent of the registration fees will go to support small business owners and entrepreneurs (many of whom are women) in 69 countries.
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Need another push? You'll have the chance to win prizes from various sponsors like Justin's Nut Butter and Nuun hydration tablets just by registering.
If you've run on a treadmill in your life, you'll be able to relate to these thoughts every woman has had on the treadmill:
Here's how to get in on the action: Register for the run on Eventbrite for $25. (And register quickly because by July 14, the price goes up to $35.) You'll get an e-mail detailing how to participate in the race and submit your run times.
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There is an actual run, in Austin, Texas, birthplace of Whole Foods. If you're around, join the Fun Run in downtown Austin. It's bright and early Saturday, August 5 at 6:30 a.m.
