2025 White River Marathon Recipient Charities

Sparks Gamma House

60% of proceeds will go towards Critical roof repairs for this vital local shelter .

Mruk Family Center on Aging

20% of proceeds will fund the purchase of recumbent bikes for senior wellness .

Ozarks Keystone Trail Endowment

20% of WRM proceeds will go towards the installation of trailhead signs and marker for 40+ miles of completed trail . The Ozark Keystone Trail will connect the Ozark Trail to the Ozark Highlands Trail as part of the overall Trans Ozarks Trail which spans from St. Louis, MO to Fr. Smith, AR.

World Vision WASH Fund

Remembering our roots, WRM will still give a donation to World Vision's WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) program.

Charity & Application Page!

Shaking things up a little bit in 2025.

This year, we’re thrilled to keep it local and support three incredible organizations making a real difference in Baxter and Marion Counties.

White River Marathon (WRM) has made a significant shift in its mission to benefiting local charities within Baxter and Marion Counties starting in 2025. Operated by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Mountain Home Marathon, Inc., WRM is now allocating proceeds to local nonprofits through an annual application process. Applications are accepted annually, with recipients announced in the spring for the upcoming fall race. This change reflects WRM’s commitment to addressing the charitable needs of its local community.

Nonprofit organizations within Baxter and Marion Counties are invited to apply, detailing specific funding needs for projects or programs the donation would support. The WRM board will carefully review these applications based on the needs outlined, ensuring the funds have a meaningful impact on the community.

White River Marathon Charities Over the Years.

Katito, Kenya / World Vision

From initial inception in 2003 through 2024 WRM worked with World Vision raising nearly $300,000 for the village of Katito, Kenya, and World Vision's WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) program.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. Working in nearly 100 countries around the world, they serve all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Eco Sneakers

WRM is proud to partner with Eco Sneakers to make the best use of your used and worn out running shoes.

From the dog chewed, yard worked, paint splattered, gnarly shoes to the gently used, "they didn't match my new Garmin band," with micro treads still on the outsole, we'll take them!

- Recycle old sneakers into new athletic surfaces.

- Recycle your shoes to someone who doesn't have any.

Reuse, Renew, then Recycle! See what Eco Sneakers is all about.

Into The Light

Into The Light equips communities, service providers, and first responders to identity trafficking victims and provides prevention to at-risk children so they can avoid the traps sex traffickers use to lure their victims.

WRM is happy to provide fund raising means for Into The Light as they host the Pre-race Pasta Dinner and coordinate race day shuttles.

Learn more about Into The Light HERE