Run to Educate

Asha CNJ's 2011 Marathon Program

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Asha for Education, Central New Jersey (Asha-CNJ), presents a unique opportunity to train for long distance running (no experience needed!), run a marathon with Team Asha, and contribute towards basic education needs in India, all with only six months of training and commitment! If you have ever been in awe of a marathon runner but thought you would never be able to do it, then read on . . .

Team Asha's marathon training program is an innovative fundraiser initiated in 2000. Participants experience the unique challenge and inspiration of training for and running a marathon, while raising funds for basic education in India-- a true opportunity for tremendous personal accomplishment and a tangible contribution to the cause.

Participants will undergo a professional training program under the guidance of seasoned coaches, themselves accomplished runners. Apart from the training, Asha-CNJ will facilitate group runs, ensure race registration, and provide accommodation to the runners the night before the race day. In return, the participants raise funds to fund Asha Projects in India for Basic Education.

The pages on this site are designed to give you useful and frequently requested information about the races, the training program and fundraising. If you can't find an answer to something, please e-mail us at cnj.marathon@ashanet.org and we will respond to you promptly. If you are thinking about joining us, please signup with us.

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