Giving Back – Bismarck Marathon

Giving Back

The Bismarck Marathon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. One major component of the our mission is to support local charities, specifically charities that benefit youth, health, and wellness.

Each year we give multiple grants to different organizations. For more information on volunteers go here.

In 2023, we made a donation of $55,125 to 28 local charitable organizations. Our goal is to provide the community with a health-focused event that benefits local charities, businesses, and residents.

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Past Charities

Total Donation: Coming Soon

The 2024 Bismarck Marathon presented by MDU Resources Group Inc. charity beneficiaries will be officially announced on Monday, December 30th.

Total Donation: $55,125

  • BIO Girls is a program that focuses on ending the self-esteem crisis in adolescent girls across North Dakota.
  • CPABLE aims to better the lives of children with cerebral palsy and similar childhood onset neurological conditions by providing financial assistance.
  • Heaven’s Helpers is a soup kitchen that is set up as a restaurant where people come in, seat themselves in one of our booths and one of our volunteers will take their order and bring them their food.
  • Missouri Valley Family YMCA puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile brings dental, medical, and healthcare resources to underserved communities in the Bismarck community.
  • RoughRider Ambucs provides independence and mobility for individuals with disabilities through scholarships for therapists & Amtrak therapeutic tricycles.
  • Youthworks helps ensure all youth have a safe place to belong and be heard.

Total Donation: $31,350

  • BIO Girls is a program that focuses on ending the self-esteem crisis in adolescent girls across North Dakota.
  • Bismarck Recreation Council Endowment owns and manages more than 3,400 acres of park land and creates programs and places for citizens to enjoy a wide variety of recreation throughout the year.
  • Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch provides psychiatric therapy and trauma-informed care to help kids become their best selves.
  • Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center provides safe, family-friendly environments that promote hope, health, and healing for traumatized children and families.
  • Dreams in Motion provides competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs critical to the health and well-being of youth and adults with mobility challenges or visual impairments.
  • Missouri Valley Family YMCA puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile brings dental, medical, and healthcare resources to underserved communities in the Bismarck community.
  • Special Olympics ND – Bismarck Team Kaizen provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • UTTC Theodore Jamerson Elementary School provides educational opportunities for Native American students from Pre-K through sixth grade.

Total Donations: $55,375

  • Arts for All brings a variety of arts to people of all ability levels at no cost.
  • Bismarck Parkinson’s Support Group supports and educates people with Parkinson’s disease.
  • Dakota Girls & Boys Ranch provides psychiatric therapy and trauma-informed care to help kids become their best selves.
  • YMCA Strong Kids directly helps children, teens, and young adults in the Bismarck community.
  • Ronald McDonald’s Care Mobile brings dental, medical, and health care resources to underserved communities in the Bismarck community.
  • RoughRider Ambucs provides independence and mobility for individuals with disabilities through scholarships for therapists & Amtrak therapeutic tricycles.
  • Make-A-Wish North Dakota is a foundation that helps fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness between the ages of 2.5 and 18 years old in the Bismarck community and beyond.
  • Team Kaizen is a running group that helps runners create healthy habits in a fun and supportive environment.
  • Designer Genes strengthens opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and those who support them to learn, earn, and belong.
  • United Tribes Technical College is a private tribal land-grant community college in Bismarck, North Dakota.
  • Bis-Man Mentor Squad provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better — forever.
  • Bismarck Parks and Recreation Endowment owns and manages more than 3,400 acres of park land and creates programs and places for citizens to enjoy a wide variety of recreation throughout the year.

Total Donations: $3,000 (Bismarck Marathon was postponed due to COVID-19)

  • Arts for All brings a variety of arts to people of all ability levels at no cost.
  • Bismarck Parkinson’s Support Group is a branch of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) which aims to help Parkinson’s patients and their families find a cure for this life-changing disease. The support group was founded in October of 2008 and their mission is to support and educate people with Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. A formalized assessment process helps the treatment team, youth and family develop treatment goals for the child while in residential placement. Specialized programming options focused on trauma-informed care, are available for youth, and may include: behavioral/mental health, autism, addiction and sexual responsibility.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • Roughrider AMBUCS promotes independence and mobility for individuals with disabilities through scholarships for therapists and therapeutic tricycles.
  • YMCA Strong Kids campaign allows the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.

Total Donations: $46,560

  • Bis-Man Mentor Squad helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Bismarck Parkinson’s Support Group is a branch of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) which aims to help Parkinson’s patients and their families find a cure for this life-changing disease. The support group was founded in October of 2008 and their mission is to support and educate people with Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Charles Hall Youth Services serves foster care youth needing to live in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. A formalized assessment process helps the treatment team, youth and family develop treatment goals for the child while in residential placement. Specialized programming options focused on trauma-informed care, are available for youth, and may include: behavioral/mental health, autism, addiction and sexual responsibility.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • Roughrider AMBUCS promotes independence and mobility for individuals with disabilities through scholarships for therapists and therapeutic tricycles.
  • YMCA Strong Kids campaign allows the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • TR 4 Heart & Soul seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through the heart and soul of a horse.
  • Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
  • Bismarck Parks and Rec District vision is to be the leader and premier provider of public parks, programs, facilities and leisure services
  • Furry Friends Rockin Rescue’s mission is rescue, foster, adopt, educate.

Many other organizations received donations by volunteering at the Bismarck Marathon event!

  • Bis-Man Mentor Squad helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Bismarck Parkinson’s Support Group is a branch of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) which aims to help Parkinson’s patients and their families find a cure for this life-changing disease. The support group was founded in October of 2008 and their mission is to support and educate people with Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Charles Hall Youth Services serves foster care youth needing to live in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. A formalized assessment process helps the treatment team, youth and family develop treatment goals for the child while in residential placement. Specialized programming options focused on trauma-informed care, are available for youth, and may include: behavioral/mental health, autism, addiction and sexual responsibility.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • Roughrider AMBUCS promotes independence and mobility for individuals with disabilities through scholarships for therapists and therapeutic tricycles.
  • YMCA Strong Kids campaign allows the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Bismarck Parkinson’s Support Group is a branch of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) which aims to help Parkinson’s patients and their families find a cure for this life-changing disease. The support group was founded in October of 2008 and their mission is to support and educate people with Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. A formalized assessment process helps the treatment team, youth and family develop treatment goals for the child while in residential placement. Specialized programming options focused on trauma-informed care, are available for youth, and may include: behavioral/mental health, autism, addiction and sexual responsibility.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • Charles Hall Youth Services serves foster care youth needing to live in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
  • YMCA Strong Kids campaign allows the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • TR 4 Heart & Soul seeks to improve the quality of life, both physically and emotionally of adults and children with disabilities, learning, speech, and behavioral challenges through the heart and soul of a horse utilizing therapeutic riding
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. The Library Foundation, Inc. was established in 1975 to support the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library. Our mission is to enrich publicly-funded Library services by raising private funds to enhance collections, resources and facilities.
  • Bismarck Parkinson’s Support Group The Bismarck Parkinson’s Support Group is a branch of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) which aims to help Parkinson’s patients and their families find a cure for this life-changing disease. The support group was founded in October of 2008 and their mission is to support and educate people with Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. A formalized assessment process helps the treatment team, youth and family develop treatment goals for the child while in residential placement. Specialized programming options focused on trauma-informed care, are available for youth, and may include: behavioral/mental health, autism, addiction and sexual responsibility.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile The Ronald McDonald Care Moblie, a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • Special Olympics of North DakotaBismarck Provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, talents, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Charles Hall Youth Services Serves foster care youth needing to live in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. A formalized assessment process helps the treatment team, youth and family develop treatment goals for the child while in residential placement. Specialized programming options focused on trauma-informed care, are available for youth, and may include: behavioral/mental health, autism, addiction and sexual responsibility.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile The Ronald McDonald Care Moblie, a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • Team Kaizen The mission of Team Kaizen is to inspire youth to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based running program. Since the program’s start in January, a team of volunteers has been working with Bismarck-Mandan youth to build a healthy fitness routine, while also instilling strong character traits and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Youthworks Youthworks was established in 1979 and has been providing direct services since 1986 in Bismarck and 1991 in Fargo. Offices are located in Bismarck and Fargo and serve the surrounding counties in both North Dakota and Minnesota. Their focus and expertise is in working with teens, parents and young adults under 22 years of age. Most of the services are free and when there is a charge it is based on a family’s ability to pay.
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Charles Hall Youth Services Serves foster care youth needing to live in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. A formalized assessment process helps the treatment team, youth and family develop treatment goals for the child while in residential placement. Specialized programming options focused on trauma-informed care, are available for youth, and may include: behavioral/mental health, autism, addiction and sexual responsibility.
  • Designer Genes of ND, Inc Designer Genes strives to provide support information, education and advocacy to families and persons with Downs Syndrome, as well as those supporting them, their friends and professionals.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile The Ronald McDonald Care Moblie, a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • Sleepy Hollow Theatre and Arts Park Sleepy Hollow Theatre aims to play a significant role in the welfare and educational growth of our citizens by providing positive opportunities in the arts for young people via training classes, productions and special events.
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Bismarck Area Special Olympics Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.
  • Bismarck Hockey Boosters The primary objective of the Bismarck Hockey Boosters Association is to provide a quality program designed to promote interest and participation in ice hockey.
  • Charles Hall Youth Services Serves foster care youth needing to live in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
  • Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota is dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect, particularly in North Dakota.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile The Ronald McDonald Care Moblie, a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Bismarck-Mandan Women’s Way Provides a way to pay for most breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible North Dakota women.
  • Medcenter One Pediatric Rehabilitation Helps children with injuries, developmental delays and disabilities like cerebral palsy master critical skills needed to achieve independence.
  • Ronald McDonald Care Mobile The Ronald McDonald Care Moblie, a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their own neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. A formalized assessment process helps the treatment team, youth and family develop treatment goals for the child while in residential placement. Specialized programming options focused on trauma-informed care, are available for youth, and may include: behavioral/mental health, autism, addiction and sexual responsibility.
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes Focusing on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.
  • Gateway to Science North Dakota’s only hands-on science center providing unique learning opportunities for kids of all ages.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Charles Hall Youth Services Serves foster care youth needing to live in a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Carrie’s Kids
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bismarck/Mandan Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with area adults.
  • Carrie’s Kids
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • YMCA Strong Kids Donations to the Strong Kids Campaign allow the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to kids and families who might not otherwise be able to afford to pay for YMCA services.
  • Teen Challenge