FINISH MS®

2023 LA Marathon & Half Marathon - Participant Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Finish MS team for the 2023 LA Marathon.

Please note that this is an application and does not guarantee entry onto the team or into the event. Our program receives a high level of interest, and we have a limited number of entries. We are looking for runners who are connected to MS or the National MS Society and are committed to raising a high level of funds and awareness for people living with MS and the Society’s mission to cure MS.

The fundraising minimum varies based on event distance:

Half – $750
Marathon – $1,000

The Society is asking for some personal information below to better understand the demographics of the MS community so that the information, programs and opportunities we provide support the diverse needs of the community and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the National MS Society here.

1. Please provide us with your contact information.

Field Is Required First

Field Is Required Last

Field Is Required Date of Birth:

Gender Identity:

Field Is Required Street 1:

Street 2:

Field Is Required City/Town:

Field Is Required State/Province

Field Is Required ZIP / Postal Code:

Country:

Field Is Required Email:

Field Is Required Phone Number:

Yes, I would like to receive important e-mail updates from the National MS Society.

Yes, I would like to receive important postal mail updates - including event announcements - from the National MS Society.

2. Field Is Required Is the address you provided your home or business address? Please note: If you used a business address your company name must be included in the Street 2 field. We cannot guarantee you will receive mail at your business address if your company name is not provided.

3. Field Is Required Employer:

4. Job Title:

5. Does your company have an employee matching gifts program? Use the following link to see if your company does offer a matching gift program: www.nationalmssociety.org/employermatch

6. Field Is Required Did you receive your own spot for this event?

7. If yes, what event?

8. Field Is Required All applicants accepted to the team will receive a link to register online and must be prepared to pay a $25 non refundable deposit to confirm registration. Are you prepared to make this deposit, if accepted?

9. Field Is Required Have you ever raised funds for a charity organization through an endurance event?

10. If so, for which event and which charity? How much money did you raise? (Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

11. Field Is Required If accepted to the team, what will your fundraising goal be?

12. Field Is Required What event/distance are you interested in participating in over this event weekend?

13. Field Is Required Please list any previous involvement with the National MS Society. (Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

14. Field Is Required How did you learn about the National MS Society's Finish MS program? (Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

15. Field Is Required What is your connection to MS? (Please select the one that best applies to you)

16. Field Is Required Please share your story with us. Why do you want to run with the team and how did you choose us as your charity of choice? (Provided information will not be viewed or printed outside of staff members reviewing applications.) (Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

17. Please provide us with any additional information you may want us to consider while reviewing your application: (Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)

THANK YOU!

Please contact Heather.Smith@nmss.org with any questions. We receive many inquiries and appreciate your patience with our response.

2023 LA Marathon & Half Marathon - Participant Application

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