The Traverse City Track Club (TCTC) has given more than $2.5 million back to the community over the years. Charitable giving is a way for the TCTC to say thank you for supporting its programs and events and to support those aligned with the mission of the TCTC. The TCTC charitable giving program includes: scholarships, grants, donations to volunteer groups (a.k.a. paid work groups), the golden shoe fund, and donations to community partners.  For instance, proceeds from the Good Fight 5K every fall go directly to the Munson Healthcare Patient Needs Fund, which has brought over $250,000 to the fund over the past 25 plus years.

The TCTC has an endowment with both the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation (GTRCF) and the Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Foundation, allowing the ability to provide grants and scholarships for many years to come. The TCTC Endowment with the GTRCF was established in 2010 by the TCTC Board who had a vision for and commitment to the long term ability to support the charitable giving efforts of the Club.

 
 
 

Donation or Legacy Gift

Running and the Traverse City Track Club may have played an important role in your life or a loved one’s life. You can provide a donation or leave a gift for future generations of runners through the Traverse City Track Club. A donation to the Traverse City Track Club helps us accomplish our mission - to promote and encourage health, fitness, fellowship, community service, family recreation and competition via running and walking. We welcome all ages and abilities. Your gift is an important part of fulfilling the mission of the Traverse City Track Club.

It’s Easy to do

There are several ways you can help support the TCTC mission:

  • Provide a donation to the Traverse City Track Club.

  • Include a legacy gift to the Traverse City Track Club in your will.

  • Name the Traverse City Track Club as the beneficiary of a trust or other vehicle such as your retirement plan, insurance policy, or bank account.

Options for your legacy gift to Traverse City Track ClUB

  • A specific dollar amount.

  • A percentage of your estate’s value.

  • Designation of all or part of your life insurance or retirement plan proceeds.