Serving Needy Runners Around the World Since 1986

Since 1986, One World Running has provided running shoes to developing countries. Our all-volunteer work includes collecting, washing, and sending athletic shoes, along with T-shirts, shorts, medicine, and school supplies. To promote our goal of bringing people closer together through running and promoting a healthy lifestyle, we put on 5K runs/walks in these countries in conjunction with the shoe distribution.

Support Starts Close to Home

Most sports shoes, as well as other athletic equipment, are now collected and sent from around the United States. A portion of the donated shoes goes to shelters, churches, and Native American reservations in the U.S.