Top 5 Charity Marathon Training Programs

1. Leukemia Society Team in Training

The Leukemia Society was the first with the concept of enlisting and training people to run and walk marathons while collecting donations. They offer a great program with wonderful destination marathons and excellent coaching.

2. Arthritis Foundation Joints in Motion

Offers five destination marathons for walkers including Dublin.

3. Train to End Stroke

A newcomer in the the charity marathon training business. The program benefits the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

4. Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Debuted in 2003 with marathon/half-marathon two-day walks in several US cities. Local offices train and support walkers. Walkers may complete a half marathon both days, or a marathon on the first day and a half-marathon on the second day, camping out at the Wellness Village in between.

5. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks

Debuted in 2003, continuing the 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk format. Walkers get training support and travel to one of several US cities to walk 20 miles a day for 3 days, camping out together each night.