The following announcement is from our friends at Born to Run (BTR) who are looking for applicants with a passion for community, serving others, and running. See below for details.
SANTA MARIA, California, December 8, 2023 – The BTR Scholarship Committee announces the launch of the Born to Run (BTR) scholarships for 2024. This new program is aimed at runners passionate for adventure, community, volunteerism, and both creating and sharing opportunities.
The scholarships cover the event registration and camping fees for 1 runner for the 4 ultra events happening at BTR 2024 over the week of May 15-19, 2024: 30-mile, 100-mile, 3-day and 4-day. These scholarships are open to those who have never officially completed those categories before and who are in need of financial help to participate.
The BTR community is founded on and fueled by the bond that volunteering and fostering
opportunity for others creates. We believe that through support and opportunity, we
contribute towards a more caring and generous society.
The BTR Scholarship application works on an honor system. Trail running, and BTR specifically, honors transparency and authenticity and we expect anyone applying for funds is in real need. We do not require income proof, but please know that if you CAN afford to pay your way please do, so that someone else who cannot participate without the help is able to get the necessary funding to take part in this amazing community.
Volunteering is NOT required to be a recipient, but since it is part of the BTR ethos we encourage all participants to volunteer while they are at Born to Run. You may sign up for official full volunteer shifts during the event, or act as a drop-in relief for volunteers so they may take a break. If you will be running the entire time at BTR then you are able to sign up for volunteer shifts at any of the other All We Do Is Run events throughout the year.
Applications are available and started on December 8, 2023, and are due December 31, 2023 by clicking this link: BTR2024 Scholarship Application. Recipients (1 per event category) will be contacted Feb 1, 2024. Applicants may apply for themselves or nominate another first-time runner.
If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Committee at:
[email protected]
Editor’s note: Enjoy an article featuring a Born to Run race here.
