Support Uphill athletes

Help an athlete with a disability get to the start line and across the finish. Your support pays for coaching scholarships, race entries, rides to races and race-day nutrition for athletes who couldn't otherwise cover them. Give once, or join monthly from $5.

3% Cover the Fee

Uphill Coaching is an L3C (a low-profit limited liability company), not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so contributions are not tax-deductible. The Uphill Athlete Fund is used exclusively to support athletes with disabilities: coaching scholarships, race entries, transportation to races or events, and race nutrition and gear. Monthly support can be canceled anytime.

Where your support goes

Coaching scholarships: a custom plan and a coach in their corner for athletes whose families can't cover the cost.

Race entries: 5Ks to marathons and triathlons.

Rides to the start: many young adults racing in para and adaptive categories lack access to reliable transportation

Race nutrition and gear: fuel that fits each athlete's needs, plus the small things that make race day work.

Uphill Coaching is an L3C (a low-profit limited liability company), not a nonprofit, so gifts aren't tax-deductible. Every gift goes to the Uphill Athlete Fund, and I will gladly stay in touch and keep you updated on how the money is used to support our athletes.

3% Cover the Fee

Uphill Coaching is an L3C (a low-profit limited liability company), not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so contributions are not tax-deductible. The Uphill Athlete Fund is used exclusively to support athletes with disabilities: coaching scholarships, race entries, transportation to races or events, and race nutrition and gear. Monthly support can be canceled anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Uphill Coaching is an L3C (a low-profit limited liability company), not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so gifts aren't tax-deductible. We hope to become a nonprofit in the future.

  • Into the Uphill Athlete Fund, which is used only for athletes: coaching scholarships, race entries, transportation to races, and race nutrition and gear. Supporters get updates on how the fund is used.

  • Yes. Athletes often need buddy runners, drivers to races and race-day helpers. Email lance@uphillcoaching.net and tell me how you'd like to help.

  • Often, yes: race entries, gently used running shoes and gear, or rides to races. Please email lance@uphillcoaching.net first so I can match it to an athlete who needs it.

  • Yes, anytime. Email lance@uphillcoaching.net and I'll stop it right away.