Race Around the World 2024

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NOMV’s Race Around the World began as a fundraiser, but has transformed into something far greater. This global event has become an important outreach and awareness program for NOMV. Its goal is to involve, engage, and energize a movement to elevate wellness in veterinary medicine. 

This year, we are thrilled to announce some exciting changes and improvements to the Race Around the World event! First, the event will now be held in May for Mental Health Awareness month, emphasizing the importance of elevating mental wellbeing within the veterinary profession.

Additionally, we have found a new platform that we are confident will be the best for the Race Around the World. The platform, PledgeIt, bundles our favorite features from the previous platforms, offering an enhanced experience for all participants.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Gigi Tsontos at gtsontos@nomv.org

FAQ's

What is the NOMV Race Around the World?

The Race Around the World is an annual fundraiser to support and raise awareness for NOMV. Participants sign up online and then track their activities throughout the month. Participants also raise money through their personal fundraising page!

When is the NOMV Race Around the World?

Race Around the World will now take place throughout the month of May for Mental Health Awareness Month!

How do I sign up to participate?

You can sign up now by visiting charity.pledgeit.org/RATW24

What integrations are there?

PledgeIt is currently integrated with Strava!

Is there merchandise?

NOMV wants to make our Race Around the World personalized to fit your needs. Your registration fee goes to cover the costs of the race and to NOMV’s programs with no extras taken out for t-shirts, etc. If you want merch, we will have a selection of items available in the NOMV Shop, coming soon! 

What is the money raised used for?

NOMV is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Everything we accomplish relies on the generosity of our donors. The funds raised are allocated by the NOMV Volunteer Board of Directors based on programmatic needs. Because the Race Around the World is such a large part of our annual income, we use the funds raised to support several programs including: support grants to individuals in crisis, educational programming, peer support programs, and special projects like CLEAR Blueprint and NOMV Ambassadors.

Are there winners?

Technically everyone who participates is a winner because all participants develop their wellbeing while simultaneously raising awareness and funds for a common cause with thousands of other people across the globe! But, yes, there are also actual winners. Throughout the race there is a visible leaderboard that lets us know which individuals and teams are raising the most money and which are racking up the most miles for our mission. 

I would like to pay for my teams sign up fees. How do I do this?

Please fill out this form here and a NOMV staff member will be in touch with you shortly.

My organization would like to sponsor this years race, who should I contact?

Please reach out to Gigi Tsontos at gtsontos@nomv.org

Become a Race Sponsor Today!

Why Sponsor Race Around the World?

NOMV’s Race Around the World started out as a fundraiser, but has evolved into something far greater. The global, annual event has become an important outreach and awareness program for NOMV. Its goal is to involve, engage, and energize a movement to elevate wellness in veterinary medicine. 

Last year’s event saw participation from new corners of the world and a rejuvenation of togetherness and teamwork after years of distancing. We saw more teams, more participation, more sharing of our goals and successes. Taking the momentum and feedback from the 2022 event, we have been working on a bigger and better event for 2023, and as one of our most invested partners, we want to invite you to join us as a sponsor at one of the levels below.

If you are ready to sponsor today, please fill out this form.

Want to talk about it more? Please contact Gabby at gmora@nomv.org.

Race Around the World Sponsorship Benefits

Qualifier $1,000 

  • We provide you with a sponsor virtual badge for your website or social media 
  • We list your company’s name on the NOMV Race Around the World webpage
  • We highlight you as a sponsor in the NOMV monthly newsletter (circulation 10,000+)

Personal Record $2,500 

Everything from the Qualifier Level plus 

  • We place your company’s logo on the NOMV Race Around the World webpage
  • We recognize you on social media recognition via a post including all Personal Record Level Sponsors (to be posted once in August or September)

Course Record $5,000 

Everything from Personal Record Level plus 

  • We recognize you on a social media post with all other Course Record Level Sponsors (to be posted once in August or September).
  • We highlight your sponsorship with your name listed on the official Race Around the World shirt*

National Record $10,000 

Everything from the Course Record Level plus 

  • We highlight your sponsorship by placing your company’s logo on  the official Race Around the World shirt*
  • We provide a NOMV Speaker for your gear-up party (most likely this will be virtual, in-person pending availability and location)

World Record $25,000 

Everything from the National Record Level plus 

  • We highlight your sponsorship with premier placement of your company’s logo on the official Race Around the World shirt*
  • We include your company’s name and logo in two press releases, pre and post-race

*To be included on the Race T-shirt, we need to have the donation fully paid and your name as you would like it listed (Course Record) or your logo (National Record and World Record) by July 15th.