Footprints For The Future

Important: below initiative is a non-profit initiative. All profits will be donated to impactful SDGs projects via our partnership with there-for-you.com. Read more details about that below.

In short

• We help you to train for a 10KM, 21KM or 42 KM in 17 weeks from now. We provide you with a 17-weeks professional training plan created together with our sports partner T2RIFF accounting for your distance & level of fitness.
• Each week you receive interesting facts & insights about the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and existing startups in the field. 17 weeks. 17 goals.
• 20 CHF of your contribution is directly supporting a SDG project of your choice via our partnership with there-for-you.com
• You will receive a sustainably produced & recycled running T-shirt worth 50 CHF from our partner T2RIFF.
• Optionally, we welcome you to challenge yourself with +50 other runners from this community in Lucerne at the Swiss City Lucerne 10KM / 21KM / 42KM on October 29th 2023. More events will follow!

How to sign up

If you are an individual participant, you can sign-up directly on this page. You will receive a confirmation by email.

If your company wants to participate in this initiative with a larger group of colleagues, please send a message to info@footprintsforthefuture.org. We are able to accommodate you with a T-shirt with exclusively your own company logo.

What will you do with the money?

Each sign-up already includes a donation of CHF 20 that will be donated to specific SDG projects via the www.there-for-you.com platform. If you decide to give more money, this will all be donated. In September/October you will receive an email where you can choose which SDG project you would like to support.

Team

Wait... what do running and sustainable development have in common?

Well - Making a change towards a more sustainable future is about pushing what humans are capable of, disrupting the status quo of what we perceive as the norm.

And yes, we all know that finding motivation is not always easy, and at times it can be painful getting started. But we all know that - especially on the long run - it is the healthy choice, and we usually do feel better afterwards giving this sense of satisfaction and fulfilment.  

And with how painful and depressing the current outlook on our future might be, we need hope, collaboration and innovative ideas to change the status quo. We need that “I can do this spirit!”.

At the same time, sustainability is on the radar of more and more people and I am so happy to see so many smart people pushing innovation and initiatives for a meaningful change. Bit by bit the narrative is changing. Every step counts.

But well, let's also do a reality check, we are not there yet and there are simply still a lot of people out there that simply are not aware about the urgent need of our actions towards a more sustainable future. And it all starts with that: AWARENESS.

This is the reason I started the Footprint For The Future initiative where we strive to increase awareness of the sustainable development goals by creating a community of sport enthusiasts that show day-in day-out that every step counts.

Now it is time to start push the status quo. And we need you to help raise awareness.

Dependent on the interest in each country & city, we will start organising regular training sessions using Strava. In that way, you can connect to fellow FFTF runners! If you are interested take the lead in your country / city, please send an email to me at dbeemsterboer@me.com

To help us spread the word, please share this page with your friends, social media & colleagues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you need to live in Switzerland to participate?
  No. You can participate from any other country. If you are interested to setup your own FFTF community in your country, please reach out to info@footprintsforthefuture.org.
• Can I participate in the Footprint For The Future initiative even if I'm not an experienced runner? Yes, the initiative is open to individuals of all fitness levels and running experience. Our training schedule will help you prepare for the 10KM, 21KM, or 42KM race with two different levels of fitness. Always consult with a healthcare professional in case you think it is needed.
• How will the donated funds be used to support SDG projects? The donations will be channeled towards specific SDG projects via the www.there-for-you.com platform. These projects will be carefully chosen to ensure maximum impact and effectiveness.
• Can I choose which SDG projects my donation will support? In September/October, you will be able to choose 1 out of 3 projects that you would like to support with your donation. The donations will be directed to projects that have been pre-selected for their potential to create a positive impact.
• Can I join the initiative as a team or group? Yes, teams and groups are welcome to participate. If you are part of a company or organization that wants to join with a larger group, please reach out to info@footprintsforthefuture.org for more information.
• How can I stay connected with other participants in the Footprint For The Future initiative? By signing up and joining the FFTF Strava Community, you can connect with fellow participants, share your progress, and participate in regular training sessions organized in various countries and cities (dependent on the demand in each city).
• Will there be any support provided for international participants traveling to Switzerland for the Swiss City Lucerne Marathon? The initiative does not provide travel support or accommodations for international participants. You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements.
• Can I fundraise for the initiative beyond my personal donation? Yes, you are encouraged to fundraise beyond your personal donation to support the initiative further. Sharing the initiative with friends, family, and colleagues can help raise additional funds and awareness for the cause. We have kept the donation amount as low as possible to make sure that we make the initiative affordable enough for a lot of people to participate.
• Can I volunteer to help organize local training sessions or events related to the initiative? Yes, if you are interested in taking a more active role in organizing local training sessions or events, please reach out to info@footprintsforthefuture.org for more information on how you can contribute.