Community Support
Part of doing business is giving back to the community in which we work. The Wasatch Running Center would not be here without the support of our customers and the community at large. I think the Wasatch front and back area is the best place to be a runner, and we are grateful to all of our customers for the opportunity to serve you.
Local businesses are in a unique position to give support to local charities and causes. We see and are aware of many organizations and events that are worthy of the support of the community, especially the smaller independent businesses in the community. Below is a list of organizations, causes, and events we support.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Team in Training
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Hometown Heroes
American Cancer Society - Determination
Running Forward - Youth running organization for at-risk boys. $1,800 - 2010-2011
Girls on the Run - Youth running organization for girls to encourage self esteem and fitness. $550 - 2011
Area High School Track & Field - Discounts, Donations, and Cash. $10,000 - 2011
Area High School Cross Country - Discounts, Donations, and Cash. $2,000 - 2010
Area High School advertising opportunities - $700 - 2010-2011
Utah High School T&F Invitationals. $500 - 2010, $200 - 2011
Park City Marathon - $500 - 2010, $500 - 2011
Area races from 5K to Ultra Marathon - Cash & Prizes - $5,000
LDS Humanitarian Services - $20,000 - 2010, $20,000 - 2011
The Road Home & Deseret Industries - About 400 pairs of gently worn shoes each year from our customers.