It’s that time of year again and we’re excited to kick off Giving Tuesday with our 2026 Membership Drive as we continue our mission of “Bringing the Greater Raleigh running community together through innovation, activation, and inclusivity.” Sir Walter Running is a Raleigh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We’ve got some exciting things coming for 2026 and hope you will help support the cause! We had some big moments this year and we were glad you were a part of them! Pop Up Miles keep getting bigger and the Miler had the best weather and some of the most impressive performances in NC history!
Some things we’re proud about 2025
- Pop Up Miles
- Sir Walter Qualifier
- Tour de Walter
- Sir Walter Miler Athlete Panel
- Sir Walter Miler
- Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile
- Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon (coming next Saturday!)
Some things we’re looking forward to in 2026
- Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon (NEXT Saturday and late ’26)
- The Squirrel (Saturday, January 3 – Details coming soon for you trail runners)
- Pop Up Miles (Tuesdays in June)
- Sir Walter Qualifier (Last Friday in June)
- Tour de Walter (Weekly Strava Challenges in July)
- Sir Walter Miler (Friday, August 7th)
- Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile (Saturday, August 8th)
- More Summer of Miles interviews
- And more… (send suggestions!)
2026 Sir Walter Running Membership options
Sir Walter Runner ($25) – Thanks for running with us! The Sir Walter Runner membership level will get you a sticker, a koozie and a surprise item!
Super Squirrel ($50) – Thanks for repping the squirrel! We have a new logo! You’ll get a soft unisex t-shirt, a koozie, and some stickers!
Sustainer Squirrel ($100) – The lifeblood of Sir Walter Running! The sweatshirts were a big hit a few years ago, so we brought them back with a new spin. You’ll get a Russell Athletic SWR sweatshirt (Unisex), as well as the new logo t-shirt (unisex), koozie and sticker!
*Shirts will ship when they become available (ideally before Christmas)!
**Don’t need another shirt, you can always Venmo a donation to @SirWalterMiler or send a donation here.
Questions? SirWalterRunning@gmail.com
