The Community Development Program is designed to create greater pathways to CIM participation for groups under-represented in marathons and the running community as a whole. CIM prioritizes making their race a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment for everyone,
The Community Development Group Support Program specifically aims to aims to support groups, clubs, and organizations by helping with the cost of group entries for those that actively support and promote diversity in the running community, including but not limited to, groups supporting BIPOC runners, athletes with disabilities, non-binary athletes, and LGBTQ+ athletes.
This application is for groups/clubs seeking support, if you are looking for individual support, please go to and fill out the Community Development Mile 1 Program Application.
Please fill out the questions below to apply for the Community Development Group Support Program.