Run It Forward is a community initiative from Run Wichita designed to support the next generation of runners. Through this program, members of our running community donate gently used running shoes that are then given directly to student athletes who need them.
Run It Forward is open to all student runners. If you are a middle school or high school student participating in track or cross country and need a pair of running shoes for training or competition, you are welcome to come and pick out a pair — no questions asked.
Our goal is simple: remove barriers so every student who wants to run has the opportunity to do so.
Members of the running community can donate gently used running shoes anytime at Fartleks Running Shop or at several Run Wichita events throughout the year. These donations go directly back to local student athletes who need them.
Run It Forward is held twice a year for 2 nights per season at Fartleks Running Shop. Look for dates and time on our social media!
Together, we can Run It Forward and help the next generation of runners get to the starting line.
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