St. Pete Entrepreneur Launches Innovative Virtual Women’s Half Marathon to Benefit Feeding America Covid-19 Response Fund

WOMEN’S RUNNING MAGAZINE FOUNDER LAUNCHES VIRTUAL WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON BENEFITING FEEDING AMERICA COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA (August 6, 2020) — Women’s Running magazine founder, Dawna Stone, and her sister, Michele Stone, have launched a new women’s running series.

The virtual series is unlike other virtual running events as it takes place on a specific race weekend (October 17th and 18th) with all the fanfare that usually accompanies a “live” race. Most virtual runs allow you to complete your run over a number of weeks or even months—which can make it more difficult to stay motivated, stick to a training plan and reach your goals. The Virtual Women’s Half Marathon solves this problem.

“We believe race day should be something our runners look forward to and plan for,” says series Co-Founder Michele Stone.

The Virtual Women’s Half Marathon (VWHM) is one of five virtual events that take place on race weekend. In addition to the signature event—The Virtual Women’s Half Marathon—there is a 10K, 5K, Double Challenge (Half Marathon and 10K) and Triple Challenge (Half Marathon, 10K and 5K).

The virtual event industry is flourishing but the VWHM sets itself apart by offering one of the best goodie bags in the industry which includes a finisher’s medal with removable charm allowing all half marathon finishers to show off their accomplishment every day by adding the charm to any necklace or bracelet as a constant reminder of their achievement!

“The Virtual Women’s Half Marathon series is poised to become one of the largest and most exciting virtual events in the country. In fact, just two weeks after opening online registration, we already have participants from 19 states registered!”, said Dawna Stone, Co-Founder and CEO.

The Virtual Women’s Half Marathon benefits the Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund.

Registration for all the event distances in the series is currently open at https://virtualwomenshalfmarathon.com/

MEDIA CONTACT
Dawna Stone
Dawna@Virtualwhm.com

About The Virtual Women’s Half Marathon Series
The Virtual Women’s Half Marathon is one of five virtual events that take place on race weekend. In addition to the half marathon, there is a 10K and 5K as well as a Double Challenge (Half Marathon and 10K) and a Triple Challenge (Half Marathon, 10K and 5K).
The series is only open to addresses within the continental United States. To learn more, go to: https://virtualwomenshalfmarathon.com/

About the Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund
For the 37 million Americans who already faced food insecurity, responding to COVID means the very real danger of lost wages, further difficulty accessing enough food, and an increased reliance on food banks to fill their plates. To help support member food banks, Feeding America has launched a COVID-19 Response Fund. Every dollar raised for this fund will be used to get food and funds to local food banks. To learn more, go to: https://www.feedingamerica.org/about-us/press-room/feeding-america-establishes-covid-19-response-fund-help-food-banks-during