Marathons
for Change
Join Aid Pioneers’ running community
Global runs with local impact
At Aid Pioneers, we know authentic change isn't a sprint, it's a marathon.
We have secured race spots at marathons across the globe and this is your chance to join us on a mission to further education in Lebanon or save lives on the frontlines in Ukraine. Apply today and be part of a movement for change.
Why run with Aid Pioneers?
— we leverage our network and partnerships to multiply the value of every euro you raise, turning your effort into a real investment for vulnerable communities.
Your fundraising goes further
— pick a project from our project base or suggest one that doesn't exist yet, so your commitment always aligns with what matters most to you.
You choose the cause
— we leverage our network and partnerships to multiply the value of every euro you raise, turning your effort into a real investment for vulnerable communities.
You get more than a race spot
01 Application
Start your journey by completing our application form. Join our team of dedicated runners.
How it works
02 Confirmation
Once we receive your application, we'll contact you with potential next steps.
03 Fundraise
You can choose the cause you want to fundraise for from our project database. We will support your fundraising journey and make sure you’re set up for success.
04 Run
Run the marathon! Embrace the challenge, break a personal record, and contribute to our mission with each step.
05 Stay Connected
Get updates about the impact of your fundraising efforts. You have the chance to be an active part of our community and attend meetings and events related to the causes you've supported.
2026 Half & Full Marathon Calendar
Explore our upcoming marathon and half marathon opportunities for this year. Choose a race, apply for a spot, and connect your run to a cause you care about!
Our Marathon Collaboration
Your Running with Aid Pioneers is a shared commitment: you bring dedication to your training and fundraising, and we provide the support, tools, and connection to help turn your effort into impact.
Your Commitment
Commit to your race with focus, preparation, and purpose
Build and actively support your fundraising campaign
Share your journey with your community in a genuine way
Help raise awareness for a cause you care about
Our Support
Provide you with a personalized fundraising page
Guide you along the way with fundraising support
Bring you into a wider community of purpose-driven runners
Show you how your effort contributes beyond race day
„It’s such a joy to do a run like this with Aid Pioneers. Do it with friends and for a very good cause. It’s incredibly motivating to know that Aid Pioneers works so hard to ensure that the money you raise has an impact and goes where it’s supposed to go.“
– Maxi Bussche
Maxi ran the Berlin Half Marathon last year and fundraised for clean energy projects in Ethiopia.
Meet Our Runners
Robert Hester
Morgan Waterman
Jacky Lui
Liam Cullen
Open questions?
Reach out to our marathon coordinator Lilly anytime by sending an email. We appreciate your interest in our mission, and we're here to answer any questions you may have.
Discover past fundraisers
Medical Procurement, Ukraine
Berlin Half Marathon
