What is Rápido Running?

Rápido Running is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and community through the sport of running. The organization plans, organizes, and manages road races, fun runs, cross-country events, and other community fitness activities that encourage participation by individuals of all ages and abilities.

The primary activities of Rápido Running include event planning and management, course design, participant registration, volunteer coordination, race timing, safety planning, marketing, sponsorship development, and post-event operations. Events are designed to provide safe, professionally organized opportunities for community members to engage in physical activity while fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Revenue is generated through race registration fees, sponsorships, donations, merchandise sales, and fundraising activities. Net proceeds are used to support the organization's charitable mission, including providing financial assistance, equipment, and program support for youth running and track & field programs, with a particular emphasis on benefiting local high school student-athletes.

In addition to hosting events, Rápido Running works to strengthen the local running community by encouraging lifelong fitness, promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting youth participation in athletics, and creating opportunities for individuals to become involved through volunteering and community partnerships.

The organization collaborates with local governments, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver safe, well-organized events that positively impact the community while encouraging recreation, wellness, and civic engagement.

Rápido Running operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes consistent with its tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All organizational activities are conducted to further its mission of expanding access to running, promoting healthy living, and supporting youth athletics through community-based events and fundraising initiatives.

State ID #: 6238151

Federal EIN: 99-2897333