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All over the world, each and every day, dedicated runners are lacing up their running shoes and hitting the road for a great cause. Come rain, or snow, or sleet, or hail, the run must go on. And this level of commitment must surely take some encouragement, even if that motivation comes from the \u201cwizarding world\u201d of Harry Potter.<\/p>\n

The Hogwarts Running Club (HRC), a charitable group of over 25,000 devoted Harry Potter fans\/runners of all abilities, goes well beyond the ordinary. The online community, which was started in 2014 by President and Headmaster Brian Biggs, \u201ccomes together\u201d through virtual running events designed to not only promote a healthy lifestyle, but help those in need in the process. (#somuchgood<\/a>) And the club\u2019s motto may be motivating enough for many: Run. Like \u2018You Know Who\u2019 is Chasing You.<\/p>\n

\u201cHRC is a charity that raises funds for deserving charities by organizing virtual running events inspired by the world of Harry Potter,\u201d says Brian. \u201cWith more than 25,000 members in over 35 countries, HRC is dedicated to its mission of \u2018changing the muggle world one mile at a time.\u2019\u00a0 In 2015, HRC raised more than $400,000 for our charity partners who do direct work with literacy, disabled veterans, animals and kids fighting (and beating!) terrible diseases.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the HRC website, here\u2019s how it works: Virtual running, also known as a virtual race, is an event that can be run at any location at any time at any pace. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or you can participate in another \u2018real-world\u2019 race. It’s completely up to you! You can run your race at your own pace wherever and whenever you like. Is the distance too long? No problem! You can break the distance up over multiple days to make it more manageable. Participants register for \u201craces\u201d on the group\u2019s website, which includes a \u201cmagical\u201d finisher\u2019s medal and personalized bib, and even better, all proceeds are donated to charity. <\/p>\n

\u2018\u201cHogwarts Running Club has \u2018Common Rooms\u201d for each Hogwarts House. Along with the \u2018HRC Great Hall\u2019 these forums allow runners of all skill levels to exchange knowledge, offer encouragement, and share the joy of running\u2026and, of course, Harry Potter,\u201d Brian explains. Members are encouraged to join the house with which they identify the most. For example, according to the experts, Gryffindor is the house which most values the virtues of courage, bravery and determination.<\/p>\n

And this is where the elves at Elfster come in to spread a little of this wizardly magic. To help motivate the members of Gryffindor house, a real-life postcard exchange was organized by house members Michael Bruss and Candi McCane.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are using the Elfster site to manage our Postcard exchanges,\u201d Brian says. \u201cOur HRC Houses follow the theme in the books of a tight knit group and people with a common interest and it just so happens to be Harry Potter and running\/walking\/jogging\/cycling\/and just being active. We use the site to exchange addresses and send postcards to one another as a way to get to know each other and send encouraging words as we complete races and stay active and healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI originally heard about Elfster as I brought the idea of a postcard exchange to our group.\u00a0 Someone mentioned using Elfster for a gift exchange and so I looked into it and we tried it once prior and liked it and so we are doing it again,\u201d he adds. \u201cOur Gryffindor group plans to do 4 postcard exchanges a year. I know other HRC House groups have mentioned using it as well and even for a gift exchange. I think it definitely makes things easier and is something our group will continue to use.\u201d<\/p>\n

Friendly competition also takes place among houses, with the goal of logging the most miles and registering for the most virtual events to \u201ctake home\u201d the coveted HRC House Cup. In 2015, Ravensclaw took the cup, however, according to the group\u2019s Facebook page, EVERY house averaged more than 100 miles per person for a total of 358,826.2 adjusted miles which resulted in nearly $90,000 for dozens of deserving charities! …And THAT is the number that REALLY matters!<\/p>\n

But the real winners are the people they help.<\/p>\n

In 2015 alone, HRC made the following amazing donations to a variety of deserving charities:<\/p>\n

Miles for Cystic Fibrosis $45,000<\/p>\n

Dogs on Deployment $50,000<\/p>\n

Achilles International $50,000<\/p>\n

Brotherhood Ride $62,500<\/p>\n

Harry Potter Alliance $77,500<\/p>\n

Noah’s Light Foundation $95,000<\/p>\n

\u201cOne-Time\u201d Charities $26,171<\/p>\n

2015 TOTAL \u202a#\u200eSOMUCHGOOD\u202c<\/a>: $406,171!!!<\/p>\n

And the elves are so proud to help support and motivate these absolutely amazing wizards! \u201cElfster absolutely makes the exchange more fun. For starters, it makes setting it up and managing the participants super easy,\u201d Brian says. \u201cIt also offers the message board which is always full of good conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hogwarts Running Club will be organizing six more virtual running events in 2016 and those who are interested should check out its Facebook page or visit its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And what\u2019s up their sleeves for 2016? The club will start of the new year with The Molly Weasley Ugly Jumper Run! According to HRC\u2019s website — Our third year begins with the warmth and love of the wizarding world’s most embarrassing apparel. Your participation with the 5k run will also bring warmth and love to others as the proceeds from this race will go to support One Warm Coat<\/a> and their mission to provide anyone in need with a warm coat, free of charge. Your support will help their efforts organizing more than 3,000 coat drives each year and purchasing brand new coats for kids in need. Go to their page, give them a \u2018like\u2019 and then learn more about One Warm Coat by visiting their website at www.onewarmcoat.org<\/a><\/p>\n

SUGGESTED RUN DATE: Saturday, February 6th! While you can complete the distance any time you want, we are encouraging as many people as possible to complete their 5k on Saturday, February 6th…which is Arthur Weasley’s birthday! And while you\u2019re at it, how about rocking that ugly sweater\/jumper you got over the holidays? It\u2019s an excuse to wear it again! As always, this is just a fun suggestion…you can complete your distance any time you’d like! Sign up today and help One Warm Coat give warmth and comfort to those who need it the most…just like Molly did for Harry.<\/p>\n

Want to help make a difference? Why not get motivated for 2016 and Run. Like \u2018You Know Who\u2019 is Chasing You. The wizards of Hogwarts Running Club will be right there with you.<\/p>\n

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