Support a Cause. Make Your Miles More Meaningful.
Through the Austin Marathon Gives program, you can directly back local Central Texas non-profits by raising funds as a runner or making an immediate donation. Over the last decade, our participants and donors have raised more than $5.5 million for our community.
Choose how you want to make an impact:
Option 1: Fundraise as a Runner
Dedicate your training and race day to a cause you care about. Many participating charities offer race perks, team gear, or entry incentives when you hit your fundraising target.
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Click the button below to access the campaign portal.
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Select “Start fundraising” and pick the charity you want to support.
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Customize your page with your goal, photo, and story, then share your link to start collecting donations.
Option 2: Make a Direct One-Time Donation
Not running, or prefer not to build a campaign? You can make an immediate, secure gift to any participating non-profit.
Simply click on the logo of one of the official Austin Marathon Gives charities below to donate directly to their cause:
2027 Official Charities
As an Ascension Seton non-profit hospital, Dell Children’s Medical Center is the only Level I Trauma Center serving a 46 county region across Central Texas, and beyond. Approximately 69% of the patient services Dell Children’s provides supports children who are un- or under-insured. Philanthropic support from our community ensures that no child is ever turned away regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
In registration, you will have the opportunity to donate and support Dell Children’s Medical Center. By making a donation in the registration path, you agree and understand that: you are making a donation to High Five Events, a limited liability corporation – High Five Events does not have 501(c)(3) status.
Your credit card/billing statements will show your donation was made to “High Five Events”, not to your suggested charity. Your donation will be forwarded to the suggested charity by High Five Events. Donations do not qualify for tax deductions on personal or corporate income taxes. Please consult with your tax advisor for any further determination.
About Austin Marathon Gives
The Austin Marathon Gives program, presented by The Moody Foundation, connects nonprofit organizations with runners who want their miles to make a difference. Each year, selected Official Charities have the opportunity to inspire participants to fundraise and raise awareness, turning race day into a powerful celebration of giving back to Central Texas.
Becoming an Official Charity is more than a partnership—it’s a recognition of the vital role your organization plays in our community. Charities are chosen for their meaningful impact and commitment to service, and together, we create opportunities for runners to add deeper purpose to their training and race day experience.
Over the past 10 years, Austin Marathon Gives has helped raise more than $5.5 million for Central Texas nonprofits and has also provided a way for charities to come together and volunteer hundreds of hours in support of the event. This spirit of teamwork not only strengthens the race but also highlights the collective power of our nonprofit community.
We are proud to honor and highlight the important work of our Official Charities each year and invite participants to join in supporting their missions.
About Moody Foundation
The Moody Foundation was established by W.L. Moody, Jr. and Libbie Shearn Moody in 1942 to share their good fortune and make a difference in the lives of the people of Texas. Since then, the Foundation has pledged and awarded more than $2.5 billion in grants throughout the state to organizations that have educated, healed, nurtured and inspired generations of Texans. The Moody Foundation continues with a board of three trustees: Frances Moody-Dahlberg, Ross Moody and Elizabeth “Elle” Moody. Learn more at MoodyF.org
