Run For WCK

About WCK’s Meal Milers

World Central Kitchen’s Meal Milers are a diverse group of individuals who come together at running events to showcase our work around the globe. Some Meal Milers are experienced marathoners, while others are new to the sport. Despite their different backgrounds, they all run for one goal: to help fuel WCK’s efforts to support communities in need.

Some Meal Milers have bibs sponsored by WCK, which come with fundraising requirements. Others already have bibs and participate in running and fundraising alongside everyone else.

If you are interested in becoming a Meal Miler and obtaining a WCK-sponsored bib for a future race, please fill out this brief interest form. We will contact you once we have more information. If you have any questions, please reach out to marathon@wck.org.

2026 Chicago Marathon

Join the Meal Milers in Chicago

The application is now open to run the 2026 Chicago Marathon with WCK. All funds raised will support our mission of being first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

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Why run for WCK?

Fundraising through races such as 5Ks, marathons or walk-a-thons is a great way to stay active, engage your local community, amplify WCK’s work, and support our mission of feeding communities impacted by crises.

As a WCK Meal Miler, we will support you every step of the way with fundraising ideas and toolkits, social media graphics, talking points, and more depending on the race.

Upcoming Races

10/12/2025

2025 Chicago Marathon

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11/02/2025

2025 NYC Marathon

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12/07/2025

Valencia Marathon 2025

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Getting Involved with the Meal Milers

Create Your Fundraising Page

The first step is to create your personal fundraising page. There, you can set your fundraising goal, share personalized updates, and thank your supporters. Make sure to share it with your friends, family, and colleagues and on your social media pages!

For an in-depth guide on how to create and edit your page, click here.

Get a Group Together

There is strength in numbers! If your employer or community is interested in getting involved, you can join or create a fundraising team. Visit our website, click on “Become a Fundraiser,” and either join an existing team or start your own.

For an in-depth guide on how to join or create a fundraising team, click here.

Ask Your Employer to Contribute/Match

Ask your employer to make a donation to your fundraiser or match however much you raise. WCK is a registered 501(c)3 and donations are tax deductible within the guidelines of US law.

Fundraising Tips

Check Out Our Fundraising Toolkit

Our fundraising toolkit has some great resources, including outreach templates, social media graphics, and WCK logos.

Dedicate a Mile

Whenever someone makes a donation to your page, dedicate a mile during your training or race to them. Let them pick a song or just keep them in your thoughts as you run.

Design a T-Shirt

Create and sell t-shirts through Bonfire.com, where proceeds will go to WCK.

Meet Inna: Food Fighter & Meal Miler

Inna joined WCK’s team in her native Ukraine shortly after we served our first meals to families fleeing for their safety. Now, she is part of our Emergency Response Team, working tirelessly to offer critical and immediate support to civilians impacted by Russian missile and artillery strikes. Inna is driven by a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to serving Ukrainians in need.

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