Charity Fitness Competitions

$162,000 raised for non-profits

Compete for Causes creates fitness competitions which encourage people to maintain a healthy lifestyle, support philanthropic causes, and engage and exercise with friends and family. You can join these competitions virtually and compare your efforts to other participants. We run several competitions annually and would be excited for you to join our mailing list to learn of our next competition.

Move for Mothers

Move for Mothers

May 2025 Fitness Challenge

Join our 21-day fitness challenge to support homeless pregnant women and new mothers through Father Joe's Villages' Saint Margaret's Harbor program. Since 2021, this vital program has provided safe haven for over 55 individuals across 25 families—young women ages 18-24 who had nowhere else to turn.

Philanthropy

Friends and Family

Fitness

HOW IT WORKS

Each competition has a minimum $ donation to join, all of which goes to the charities. You will be motivated to hit fitness goals, and your performance will be measured via data in Apple Health and compared with others in a daily leaderboard. Participate under your name or a pseudonym if you like. You will become eligible for prizes along the way, but most importantly, your efforts throughout the competition help to earn more fundraising dollars for charity!

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

To participate, you must be able to track "Move" calories (i.e. red ring) in the Apple Fitness app or Active Energy in Apple Health on iPhones. Fitness goals are customized for you by age, gender, and weight.

  • "Participating in Compete for Causes is such a fantastic way to combine fitness, charity, and community. It has given me that extra drive to prioritize my workouts, knowing that charities and fellow participants are counting on me. Most importantly, the organizers make everything so easy—all you need to do is sign-up and work out."

    — Heather Handl

  • “Love what you're doing! Myself and my crew, all Del Mar residents, have been engaging in competitive and encouraging fitness events via group chats for years... you've taken it to a whole new level! Great work!”

    — Terrence P.

  • "The challenge was not only fun but also pushed me to reach new personal goals while knowing my efforts were contributing to something meaningful. If you’re looking for a way to challenge yourself, have a blast, and give back, this is the perfect event for you!"

    — Amy Meadows, Unravel San Diego

  • "Our partnership with Compete for Causes not only broadened our reach with new potential donors but also piqued the interest of our existing supporters, who were intrigued by this innovative approach to fundraising for causes they hold dear."

    — Rita Albert, Executive Director ConnectMed International

  • "By turning personal fitness goals into a force for good, they’re not only inspiring individuals to push themselves but also providing critical funds to support groundbreaking pediatric cancer research. It’s incredible to see an organization so dedicated to creating positive change while fostering a sense of camaraderie and purpose."

    — Caryn Neugroschl

  • "I look forward to every one of the Compete for Causes challenges. There is an unmatched energy, enthusiasm and spirit this amazing group brings that I haven’t experienced in any other fitness challenges. ... There’s a sense of “team” without knowing many of the people you’re “competing” with."

    — Liz Kubiak

  • "I have been part of the CFC community for several seasons and it has really pushed me to get into shape as well as meet great people. The leaderboard is a huge motivator for me and I make a point to hit my goals each day. ...The organizations that supported are also very important to me and I look forward to the next one!"

    — Kevin Jackson

Zero Staff, All Heart

100% Volunteer Power

Every minute donated by our passionate volunteers means more resources directed to our charity partners. With no paid staff, we ensure that participant contributions go directly where they're needed most, maximizing the impact of every dollar raised through our fitness challenges.

Benefiting Charities

Elevate Your Cause

Compete for Causes enables philanthropic causes to raise funds from fitness competition participants and major donors alike. In addition to generating donations, such causes increase awareness and create exciting activities for existing and potential new donors. If you would like us to consider your non-profit cause for a future competition event, please email us at info@competeforcauses.com

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 Liability Clause: Participants understand and agree that by engaging in the exercise competition [hereinafter referred to as "the Event"], they voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation. The organizers, including but not limited to Compete for Causes, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, damage, or expense, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, arising from participation in the Event. Participants waive any claims against the organizers arising from such risks and hereby release and discharge the organizers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action, whether personal to them or to their heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, known or unknown, accrued or unaccrued, foreseeable or unforeseeable, arising out of or in connection with participation in the Event.