It's that time of year again! Time to lace up your running shoes, don your LED-lit hats and start the 90-mile trek through the night! On April 20-21st, BBDF will be hosting its third annual Run to the Sun Relay to raise money for Batten disease research.
Teams of 5 to 10 runners work together to raise $5,000 and then run through the night from Enchanted Rock State Park to Austin. The relay has 16 legs and this year, we are dedicating each leg to a child affected by Batten disease. The race comes to an end at Laguna Gloria, where there will be a sunrise celebration as we acknowledge the strength and determination of those impacted by this devastating disease. Run to the Sun is a relay unlike any other and we want YOU to be a part of it!
Not a runner? There are still plenty of ways to participate:
Volunteer
BBDF is still looking for energetic and inspiring volunteers to manage and recruit others to man one of the 15 exchange stations where teammates "pass the baton" onto the next runner. The stations will provide the encouragement and inspiration our runners need to continue through the night.
Start a virtual team
Want to participate from afar? Register for a virtual team, so you can raise money without having to dust off the old running gear.
Support our runners
Help our runners reach their fundraising goals by donating to their team via their personal advocacy pages.
Be a sponsor
Run to the Sun relay is still in need of sponsorships for the starting line and the exchange stations. In return for their generosity, sponsors receive branding and recognition on all marketing and communication collateral, on-event signage, the Run to the Sun website, media exposure and more.
To learn more about the different opportunities, please visit the Run to the Sun website. However you choose to participate, we thank you for supporting our cause and joining our fight against Batten disease.
