Frequently Asked Questions

You can register online in three ways:

• Join a Team -- If you are joining an existing team that a friend started, you can search for your team and register yourself here.
• Start a Team -- If you plan to captain a new team and are ready to get the wheels rolling, get started here.
• Join as an Individual -- If you are signing up on your own, you can get started here.

Team ALS Running Bitcoin Challenge offers two registration options:

VIP Runner - USD $121 includes: event registration, the official 2024 Tech Running Shirt (shipped worldwide), 1 entry into a drawing for an additional Fran Finney-autographed running shirt (only 21 will be autographed!)*, additional swag from the Running Bitcoin Challenge and ALS Network.

Runner - USD $50 includes event registration, 1 entry into a drawing for a Fran Finney-autographed running shirt (only 21 will be autographed!).*

*Must be a registered runner by January 10, 2024, Noon (PDT) to qualify for drawing. Registered participants only; donors who have not also registered are not eligible. Drawing will take place on January 10, 2024, 6pm (PDT) and winners will be announced via email, X, and on the event website by no later than January 15, 2024.

All participants, 18 and older, are required to raise a minimum of $150, not including your registration fee. If you are a first-time fundraiser or are interested in learning more, check out our Fundraising Tips and Tools. Our staff is another resource for you and we will be here for you at every step of the way! Don’t hesitate to reach out and we can come up with a fundraising plan together! Virtual participants and volunteers are not required to fundraise for this event, however we encourage you to take a look at our fundraising tips and tools linked above to help us create a world without ALS!

We have a solution for that! We will ask that you sign a "promise to pay" agreement, which will give you another six weeks following the event to raise the remaining balance to reach $150. A lot of donors are moved to give after seeing photos and hearing about your experience at our event to make a difference in the lives of people with ALS. If, after those six weeks, you still owe a balance you will be charged per the agreement that you sign.

Of course! We can easily move you onto a team (or start a team for you) if you choose. Just email us at events@alsnetwork.org.

The deadline for online registrations for all in-person registration types is January 10 at 11:59pm PST, unless we exceed capacity before that date. If there is still space, day of registration will be available for each route during the registration times listed on the Event Details page.

Yes, all ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign their participation waiver during registration.

We will follow all state and local public health guidelines and ensure that the Team ALS Running Bitcoin Challenge is safe for all participants. Guidelines are constantly changing with COVID-19, so please check back regularly to see what safety precautions are set in place for this year's in-person event.

ALS Network is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Registration fees are not accepted as tax deductible.

We will be using the Tax ID for ALS Network, which is 95-4163338.

Please include a note with your name and the event name (Running Bitcoin Challenge) to ensure we give you full credit for your fundraising efforts. You can bring your donations to the event and hand them in at check-in, or you can mail your donations to the ALS Network office:

It is NOT safe to mail cash. To turn in cash, please bring it to the event. If you would prefer to convert it to a check to mail to the office, please include the donation form so that we can mail acknowledgement letters to your supporters.

All people who make an online donation via our website will receive an email confirmation that can be used for tax purposes. Those who send checks valued $100 or more will receive a thank you letter by mail that can be used for tax purposes. If you have a donor who needs a receipt, please let us know and we will be happy to provide one. Also, if you turn in donations within 2 weeks before or after the event, please let us know if one of those donors needs a receipt.

Employer matching gifts are a great way to double your fundraising. For detailed information about matching gifts, please refer to our Matching Gifts FAQ.

We work hard to make sure every dollar you donate has maximum impact on the fight against ALS. From patient programs to cutting-edge research, your fundraising efforts for the Running Bitcoin Challenge will never go to waste. We pride ourselves in functioning with a high standard of efficiency. Learn more here!

Your Personal Page is an online promotional tool to use when asking your friends and family to join your team or make a donation. Once you're registered, a personal page is automatically created for you. You can customize this page with photos and your personal story by logging into your Participant Center. Our staff is here to help you every step of the way.

To login to your personal page, you will enter your username and password into the Participant Center Login Area at the top right of the Team ALS Running Bitcoin Challenge's website. Once you’ve entered your username and password, you will be taken to the homepage of your Participant Center.

If you do not remember your username that you set up during registration, just contact our staff and they can look it up for you. If you do not remember your password, the link under the login area will help you reset your password or you can always email us at events@alsnetwork.org!

You don't have to, but we know from experience that the participant’s personal touch makes the page more compelling to prospective donors. Be creative and have fun with it. Please know we are here to help you do this.

Login to your Participant Center. On the home page, you will see a box that is labeled "Your Fundraising Progress" with a button that says "Edit Goal" where you can change it. Or you can contact us and we can do it for you.

Login to your Participant Center. On the homepage, scroll down until you see "Personal Donations". There you can see a list of your donors and download that list.