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Team Hostelling International LA Marathon

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Get involved: Volunteer

Los Angeles Marathon
Sunday, March 18, 2012

Part of the Official Charity Program of the LA Marathon





Team Hostelling International welcomes runners and walkers of all experience levels who share the common mission:

To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

No experience is necessary!!! Join the hostelling movement to promote cultural awareness among the youth and adults of our nation by running for Team HI! Download the 2012 Team Hostelling International Athlete Guide here.

Here are your fundraising GOALS:

Besides supporting amazing community programs, here are ADDITIONAL BENEFITS of joining Team HI:

  • Hostelling International (HI) will front the cost of registration!
  • Team Pasta Dinner the night before race day.
  • Bag check @ start w/delivery to the finish.
  • Chance to win great prizes in our annual Opportunity Drawing.
  • $50 off the fundraising minimum for every runner you recruit (up to 3 runners)!

That’s not ALL! Top 15 fundraisers receive:

  • Free hostel bed the night before race day at HI-Santa Monica, located directly next to the finish line!
  • Free equipment storage on the day of the marathon.
  • Free shuttle from your bed to the start (no trying to coordinate a ride and fight the traffic)!

To sign-up with Team HI, email shanec@lahostels.org.


Check out some Frequently Asked Questions about running the LA Marathon with HI-USA


Click HERE to sign up now!

Download the 2012 Team Hostelling International Athlete Guide here.


Donate to Team HI HERE

For more information, check out the LA Marathon website or these videos: