GoFundraise and Garmin Kansas City Marathon Partner to Power Fundraising for Charitable Causes

October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GoFundraise, a global leader in digital fundraising, has announced a new partnership with the Kansas City Sports Commission (KCSC), the organizer of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in integrating peer-to-peer fundraising with one of the Midwest’s premier running events.

Through the partnership, participants in the Garmin Kansas City Marathon will now have the opportunity to create their own fundraising page after registering for the race, turning every mile into a chance to make a difference. With GoFundraise’s intuitive platform, runners can choose a cause close to their heart, personalize their fundraising page, and share it with friends and family to encourage donations. Secure, direct giving makes it easy for supporters to get behind their runner’s effort.

Peer-to-peer fundraising is especially powerful in third-party events like the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, because it gives participants the opportunity to support any charity they are passionate about, while also broadening charities’ reach and impact. This flexibility not only connects runners with causes that matter to them personally, but also draws in new donors and communities that may not otherwise be engaged with the event.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, an event that brings together thousands of passionate runners and a supportive community,” said Stuart Finlayson, CEO of GoFundraise. “Every participant now has the opportunity to not only achieve their personal fitness goals but also create lasting impact for causes they believe in. That’s the unique power of combining sport with peer-to-peer fundraising.”

The Garmin Kansas City Marathon, managed by KCSC, is the city’s largest and most iconic annual running event, attracting athletes from across the US. By partnering exclusively with GoFundraise, the event expands beyond fitness and competition to become a powerful platform for charitable impact.

“At the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, our mission has always been to create an unforgettable race experience while celebrating the strength and spirit of our community,” said Josh Zabel, Manager, Events at Kansas City Sports Commission. “We are deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life in Kansas City, and this partnership with GoFundraise allows us to extend that mission. By enabling runners to support causes close to their hearts, we’re turning every step into an opportunity to strengthen our community and create lasting impact well beyond race day.”

GoFundraise already partners with major events across the globe, such as the Shamrock Run and Surf City Half Marathon in the US, Bridge to Brisbane in Australia and IRONMAN UK. The fundraising platform equips nonprofits to connect with participants, inspire communities, and raise more for the causes they represent.

With this new collaboration, every Garmin Kansas City Marathon participant now has the opportunity to run for a cause, uniting athletic achievement with charitable giving.

About GoFundraise

GoFundraise is a global leader in digital fundraising, empowering over 5 million users and more than 2 million charities across U.S, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., with over $500 million raised for causes that matter on our fundraising platform. It’s free for charities to join and gain access to its user-friendly platform, powerful fundraising tools, and a global community of donors and supporters. GoFundraise makes it easy to make a difference. For more information, our website  

About The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation

The mission of the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation is to drive Kansas City’s overall sports strategy, to enrich the quality of life, create economic impact and raise visibility for our region. As a privately-funded nonprofit, we are entirely dependent on your support. For the latest on Kansas City Sports Commission news, follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.