TRAIL MIX FUND
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Mission Statement
We understand that not everyone is in a financial position to afford to race. While we all like to think this sport is accessible – “you just need a pair of shoes” – that isn’t always the case. We also believe that there are more BIPOC & LGBTQ+ people who would like to race and would enjoy being part of the community but aren’t comfortable taking that step of signing up to race. Waiving the registration fee alone won’t solve this problem, but maybe it can help some. The Trail Mix Fund is available to anyone wanting to run an eligible race, and who could use some assistance in paying for it.
About This Cause
During the pandemic in 2020, when many people had lost their jobs, Go Beyond Racing began waiving the registration fee for their races for people who couldn't afford to race because of those hardships. At the same time, many runners reached out, wanting to donate money to help pay for those registrations. The Trail Mix Fund was born! The response from the trail running community was overwhelming and donations took off. Applicants from around the Pacific Northwest and beyond were funded and ran a race that the Trail Mix Fund paid for in 2021. The idea had grown and warranted a more official status. Now, as a 501(3)c organization, donations to the Trail Mix Fund are tax-deductible. A Board of Directors still reviews all applications and approves or denies each based on the need and fit with the Trail Mix Fund's mission. As long as there are funds available in the Trail Mix Fund, we’ll continue to use them to help people race.