2019 Direct Impact Project #1
We challenged fanthropists to collect and ship in school supplies for Simon Says Give’s High Five for Supplies® drive to use in a world record attempt to pack over 8,000 backpacks at the Mall of America this coming July 27, 2019. To facilitate SSG with the materials they need to accomplish this, we set some aggressive goals for a three-week period: Goal: 8,000 (packages of 12) pencils Goal: 4,000 (packages of 12) Colored Pencils Goal: 4,000 Glue Sticks Goal: 8,000 Highlighters […]
A Quick Pygmy Up 5k
Potterhead Running Club is pleased to present our fifth event of 2019: 𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐲𝐠𝐦𝐲 𝐔𝐩 𝟓𝐤! For our fifth event of 2019, we’re celebrating one of Fred & George’s greatest (and definitely the cutest) creations: The Pygmy Puff! Bred as miniature versions of Puffskeins, Pygmy Puffs became something of a craze in the wizarding world. They are known for eating anything from leftovers to spiders. The most well-known Pygmy Puff was the one Ginny bought and named Arnold. Your […]
Vanishing Half-Marathon
“𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘴…” Potterhead Running Club is pleased to present our fourth event of 2019: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧! For our fourth event of 2019, we’re exploring another mysterious magical object used by witches and wizards for both good and evil purposes for years: The Vanishing Cabinet. During the first Wizarding War, many used vanishing cabinets to swiftly disappear if Death Eaters paid them a visit. Later on, a pair of vanishing cabinets, one at Borgin & Burkes […]
Pensieve 10k
Potterhead Running Club is pleased to present our third event of 2019: 💫 The Pensieve 10k! 💫 For this event, we’re diving into the mysterious magical object used by Hogwarts headmasters (and Harry, of course) to examine and re-live memories. Legend has it that the founders of Hogwarts found the Pensieve half buried in the ground, and supposedly one of the reasons the school was located in such a remote location. In the dark days leading up to the Second Wizarding War, […]
Slug Club Armchair to 5k
Potterhead Running Club is pleased to present our second event of 2019: The Slug Club Armchair to 5k! Professor Horace Slughorn is a wonderfully complex character and proof that while a Slytherin might desire power and influence, they can also be chivalrous and selfless. Despite the fact that he was born in a pure-blood family (one of the so-called “Sacred Twenty Eight”), he wasn’t prejudiced against half-bloods and muggle-borns and frequently “collected” those students into his “Slug Club” if they […]
Stage 5k Clinger
Potterhead Running Club is pleased to present our first event of 2019: 💜The Stage 5k Clinger!💜 Take yourself back to January of 2017… In an effort to provide everyone a schedule of events for the year, a “fake” schedule was published with six absolutely-not-real event names. But one of those fake events developed an unexpected and passionate following in the Castle. The students have spoken… You asked for it. You begged for it. You threatened to burn the […]
2018 Direct Impact Project #2
Over the last three years, the Witches and Wizards of Potterhead Running Club have come together to donate scarves, socks, coffee, animal shelter supplies, humanitarian aid items, and, of course, a whole lotta bandages! It’s time to make some magic again! There is no specific charity beneficiary for this Direct Impact Project (DIP) like we had for bandages (Noah’s Bandage Project) or humanitarian aid (Carry the Future). This DIP is all about showing strangers kindness with a simple, but incredibly […]
Phoenix Challenge
This HUGE 5” medal celebrates Year 5…the Phoenix Challenge Medal! This “heavy medal” includes a beautiful sublimated ribbon and was available for purchase in October 2018 during the Time Turner event. The “challenge” is to sign up for at least THREE 2018 events. In order to have been eligible to register for this medal, you must have registered for at least three out of the six 2018 events: Nargle 9k D.A. 5k Forgotten 5k Half-Giant Half Marathon Royal 10k Platform […]
Platform Year Five
Our annual event returned to celebrate Harry’s fifth year returning to Hogwarts! We revamped the look, and added beautiful new artwork representing Harry’s adventures: the Dementor attack; the Howler; facing the Wizengamot (and Umbridge); his very first trip to 12 Grimmauld Place. The Hogwarts Express takes children home. It took an orphan home…and we set out to do the same! HRC was humbled to announce the charity partner for this event is RODS – Racing for Orphans with Down Syndrome. […]
Royal 10k
The fifth event of 2018 was the Royal 10k. Dumbledore wasn’t the only one who had “style”. The future Minister for Magic was a critical member of the Order of the Phoenix, Kingsley Shacklebolt! One of the greatest Aurors ever, he helped keep Sirius’ location a secret from the Ministry, saved the members of the DA during the Battle of the Dept of Mysteries, and bravely fought at the Battle of Hogwarts. After Voldemort came to power, he went into […]
2018 Direct Impact Project #1
Noah Wilson was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2014 at the age of six, but never let it change his passion to help others. He always had a huge heart and was constantly looking for ways to help people. His love for others did not change even when he was facing a devastating diagnosis. When his treatment began, he found himself getting pokes almost daily. The hospital where he was being treated did not have ‘cool’ bandages, leaving the […]
Half-Giant Half Marathon
Our fourth event of 2018 was the Half-Giant Half Marathon, dedicated with love to the gamekeeper with a huge presence and an equally huge heart. Being concerned as we all are about the care of magical creatures, our two charity partners for this event were Toucan Rescue Ranch, and Goats of Anarchy. Toucan Rescue Ranch (TRR) focuses on the care, rehabilitation and study of Costa Rican wildlife including toucans, owls and sloths! TRR receives and cares for confiscated, sick and […]
Forgotten 5k
Our third event of 2018 was in honor of our most unlikely hero, Neville Longbottom. Despite the losses he suffered, Neville never forgot about the power of family. With this firmly in mind, our charity partner for the third event of 2018 was the Hispanic Federation and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition, specifically chosen to support the Coalition’s ‘Keeping Families Together Initiative’. All Coalition members work to keep immigrant children and families safe and together. This is a huge undertaking, […]
DA 5k
The second event of 2018 was the DA 5k. Facing impossible odds, the students in D.A. came together to change their future. In January of 2016 the world mourned the loss of Alan Rickman, and we decided to honor him by running for Debate Mate, a charity Alan enthusiastically supported. Many young people face an uncertain future simply because they are growing up in poverty. By the age of seven, children growing up in poverty are more than twice as likely […]
Nargle 9k
We began the 2018 season with the Nargle 9k. Luna warned us of dangers that could not be seen! There are people going through a battle with AIDS, and we have their backs: our charity partner for this event was Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). BC/EFA helps men, women and children across the country and across the street receive lifesaving medications, health care, nutritious meals, counseling and emergency financial assistance. In the ultimate example of Transfiguration in the Muggle World, […]
Quidditch Challenge
The 2017 Quidditch Challenge This HUGE 5” medal celebrates Year 4…the year without Quidditch at Hogwarts, but it was also the year Bulgaria and Ireland faced off in the finals of the Quidditch World Cup! This “heavy medal” includes a beautiful sublimated ribbon and was available for purchase in October 2017 during the Time Turner event. The “challenge” is to sign up for at least THREE 2017 events. In order to have been eligible to register for this medal, you […]
Platform Year Four
Our sixth event of 2017 was the HRC’s fourth year “Platform” event, we revamped the look of the medal to enable the front of the Express to light up**! Hogwarts is the home of many magical creatures and Antarctica is the home some amazing creatures too! Our charity partner for Platform Year Four was the Antarctic & Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC)! ASOC is a global network of conservation organizations seeking to preserve the world’s last great wilderness, which belongs to […]
Eternal Glory 4 Miler
Our fifth event of 2017 was the Eternal Glory 4 Miler. This medal highlights the intense competition between Durmstrang, Beauxbatons, and Hogwarts, along with those four drawn from the goblet who would compete for Eternal Glory! The charity partner for this event was Back on My Feet (BoMF). If you think a dragon, a lake and a maze are tough, think about the difficulties of overcoming homelessness. BoMF’s mission is to revolutionize the way our society approaches homelessness. Their unique […]
Sirius Half Marathon
Our fourth event of 2017 celebrated one of the most beloved characters from the wizarding world, and our dearest Padfoot: Sirius Black. A devoted friend, loving godfather and talented wizard, Sirius rejected ‘pure-blood’ mania, and chose to do what was right. Our charity partner for this event was Mission K9 Rescue. MK9R’s mission is to rescue, reunite, re-home, rehabilitate, and repair any retired working dog that has served mankind in some capacity. They believe these heroic canines have earned and […]
Unmasked 10-Mile Run For Your Life
Our third event of 2017 was one of the darkest (and admittedly coolest) ever…the Death Eaters. …but our purpose is to remove stigmas and save lives! Our charity partner for this event was To Write Love On Her Arms – a charity dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. We are pleased to announce the Unmasked […]
The 10K and S.P.E.W.
Our second event of 2017 honored the beloved House Elves who have served the Wizarding World for centuries…especially our favorite house elf, Dobby! The 10k and S.P.E.W. was run in support of the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA). Hermione just wanted to do some good in the world. She was determined to make life better for House Elves working in Hogwarts Castle, and throughout the wizarding world. Her compassion for their well-being and her support of their freedom demonstrated her leadership […]
Constant Vigilance 5k
Our first medal of 2017 honored one of the most beloved characters in the Wizarding World — Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody — and featured a MOVING eye-ball medal! Moody never let his injuries stop him. Moody fought valiantly in both the First and Second Wizarding Wars, and captured many dark witches and wizards…but at a cost. He lost a leg, an eye and part of his nose in carrying out his duties as an Auror for the Ministry of Magic. It […]
King’s Cross Challenge
2016 King’s Cross Challenge This beautiful medal features Harry’s final conversation with Dumbledore following the destruction of the final horcrux…the one Voldemort never intended to make. Not only is it beautiful, it’s enormous at 5″ x 5″! It’s way bigger than Umbridge…it’s nearly as large as all four marathon medals combined! You qualified for the King’s Cross Challenge by registering for at least THREE of the 2016 events: Molly Weasley Ugly Jumper Run 5k Umbridge Run 13k…or until it sinks […]
Platform Year Three
Our sixth event of 2016 was the Platform Year Three! It’s back! Exactly the same dimensions and style as Year 1 and Year 2…but with a fresh coat of paint and something new! The front of the medal is the front of the Express, and the back features Harry’s adventure getting to Hogwarts in his third year…and it’s a spinner medal! Harry, as a one-year-old infant, became the last refugee of the First Wizarding War and ended up in a […]
Fantastic Beasts 5k
Our fifth event of 2016 was the Fantastic Beasts 5k. The medal is Newt Scamander’s magical suitcase and is actually TWO medals with a hinge so the medal can open and close! When open, the medal is 3″ x 5″! And the beautiful sublimated ribbon is a mash-up of the US Stars & Stripes and the British Union Jack to celebrate Newt’s adventures finding fantastic beasts in America! We partnered with our friends at Mugglenet and Feltbeats to bring you […]
The #OneHRC House Marathon
Our fourth event of 2016 was The #OneHRC House Marathon! We are #OneHRC and together we do #somuchgood! In celebration of our unity, we offered you the largest, most amazing medal ever…correction…it’s FOUR medals! The four separate 3″ house medals connect via magnets to form one HUGE 6″ x 6″ medal with the OneHRC “keystone” in the middle…which can be used as a keychain! In honor of our four HRC Houses, the #OneHRC House Marathon has FOUR Charity Partners. Each of them are […]
The Half-Blood Prince Half Marathon
Our third event of 2016 was the Half-Blood Prince Half Marathon: a celebration of Snape and our beloved, Alan Rickman, the man who brought Snape to life. While the timing of this event was purely coincidence, we cannot ignore the fact that we lost our Half-Blood Prince, Alan Rickman, to pancreatic cancer in January. Hence, it is in his honor that the proceeds from this event went to support Project Purple…a team of runners dedicated to defeating pancreatic cancer, raising […]
Umbridge Run 13k
Our second event of 2016 was The Final Inaugural “I Must Not Tell Lies” Dolores Jane Umbridge Run 13k…Or until it sinks in! Let’s just call it “The Umbridge Run” for short, shall we? How does one celebrate (or mock!) the one character that everyone loves to hate? With a pretty, pink cat plate, of course! Actually, it’s a HUGE pretty, pink cat plate….4” in diameter! This one-of-a-kind, two-sided medal also features a magical, MOVING cat! It’s the truth! One […]
The Molly Weasley Ugly Jumper Run
Our first event of 2016 was The Molly Weasley Ugly Jumper Run! Hogwarts Running Club’s third year begins with the warmth and love of the wizarding world’s most embarrassing apparel. Your participation with the 5k run brought warmth and love to others as the proceeds from this race went to support One Warm Coat and their mission to provide anyone in need with a warm coat, free of charge. Your support helped their efforts organizing more than 3,000 coat drives each year […]
Marauder’s Challenge
The 2015 Marauder’s Challenge! Hogwarts Running Club, in association with, Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs are proud to present this beautiful two-sided medal features transparent blue epoxy fill for “Prongs” and is, quite simply, HUGE. At 5″ by 4″, it is the largest medal we have ever presented. Many thanks to HRC member and 2014 Perfect Prefect, Ricky Bruner, who designed this amazing medal. In order to have been eligible to register for this medal, you must have registered […]
Patronus 5k
Our sixth event of 2015 was the Patronus 5k! This medal features Snape’s doe patronus leading you through the Forest of Dean. Our 2015 season started with Dementors and it ends with the means to defend against them. A Patronus can only be conjured by focusing on one’s happiest memories and finding the light amidst the darkness. Therefore, it is most appropriate that all proceeds from this event will support the Noah’s Light Foundation in their pursuit of a cure for pediatric […]
Platform Year Two
Our fifth event of 2015 was the Platform Year Two. This virtual run brought back the most popular event from HRC’s first year, with new artwork on the medal’s back showing Harry’s adventure getting to school in his second year! All proceeds from this event went to support the Harry Potter Alliance and their Accio Books! campaign. Accio Books! is the Harry Potter Alliance’s annual book drive and since 2009, Harry Potter fans around the world have donated more than […]
Dept. of Mysteries 6.2442k
Our fourth event of 2015 was The Department of Mysteries 6.2442! Why 6.2442? Because if you dial that number on a phone, it spells “MAGIC!” And, 6.2442 miles is just few meters longer than a 10k. Our charity partner for this event was the Brotherhood Ride, a Florida-based group of firefighters, police officers and EMTs who ride bicycles to honor those who have died in the line of duty. These volunteers ride hundreds of miles on or near the anniversary […]
Voldemort V-Miler
Third Event of 2015 was the Voldemort V-Miler. That’s “V” as in “5” miles of dark and foreboding virtual running. All participants received a one-of-a-kind 3″ medal which features a spinning Dark Mark that glows in the dark! All proceeds from this event will go to support Achilles International, an incredible organization with one simple mission: To enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics in order to promote personal achievement, enhance self esteem, and lower barriers […]
Weasley’s Wizarding Wheezer 5k
Our second event of 2015 was the Weasley’s Wizarding Wheezer 5k! This medal honors our favorite jokers, who were born April 1. And we are also pleased to announce that our charity partner for this event is Dogs on Deployment, an awesome charity that connects military members with loving foster homes to care for their pets when they have to deploy overseas. They also provide financial assistance for emergency medical services for military pets. How awesome is that?!? We are pleased to […]
Dementor’s Kiss 5k
Our first event of 2015 was a twisted nod to Valentine’s Day with two Dementor’s giving one (un)lucky soul a little kiss: The Dementor’s Kiss 5k! The Dementor’s Kiss 5k supported Miles for Cystic Fibrosis…an Atlanta-based running organization that raises awareness of CF, sponsors CF research, and directly supports local families dealing with this terrible disease. Their youth organization, Rosebuds, is a youth running club founded by a brave little girl named Elana with the theme of “Kids helping kids with […]
Deathly Hallows Challenge
The 2014 Deathly Hallows Challenge! Hogwarts Running Club was proud to present the Deathly Hallows medal. This medal is also a SPINNER and is approximately 3.5″. In order to have been eligible to register for this medal, you must have registered for at least three out of the six 2014 events: Sorcerer’s Stone 5k Chamber of Secrets 10k A Walk in the Moonlight 5k Hedwig Memorial Run 5k Platform 9 3/4k Tri-Wizard Challenge If you register for all six of […]
Triwizard Challenge
Our sixth event for 2014 was the Tri-Wizard Challenge event. The Goblet of Fire has selected you as a Tri-Wizard Champion and has given you a maximum of three daunting tasks to complete! The Tri-Wizard Challenge was a 5k, 10k, and/or a 15k. The “OR” is very important! It means you could complete one of the distances, or do all three for an impressive total of 30k! Also, you could complete the distances with a “team.” Get someone to join […]
Platform Year One
Our fifth event of 2014 was the inaugural Platform event. It’s back-to-school time! What a better way to celebrate going back to school than to celebrate the Hogwarts Express? And to address all those runners who worried that a ten-kilometer run would be a bit much at that point in the year, we responded: if you can’t run a 10k, certainly you can run a 9 3/4k, can’t you? Hence the first iteration of this now annual event was born. […]
Hedwig Memorial Run 5k
Our fourth event of 2014 was the Hedwig Memorial Run 5k. The Hedwig Memorial Run 5k is in honor of one of the most bravest characters in the Harry Potter series. In memory of one of the greatest companions and friend a young wizard could hope to have, this medal featured Hedwig in flight. We asked as many people as possible to complete this 5k at the the time and location of their choosing on July 27th, which is the […]
A Walk In the Moonlight 5k
Our third event of 2014 was A Walk in the Moonlight 5k. This medal was inspired by a submitted suggestion from one of our HRC members as we pay tribute to our favorite lycanthrope, Remus Lupin. All proceeds from the 2014 inaugural season supported The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund in the battle against pediatric cancer. The contribution in the 2014 donation total was $10,670. In 2015, HRC relaunched the 2014 medals during 2015 Time Turner and the […]
Chamber of Secrets 10k
Our second event of 2014 was the Chamber of Secrets 10k. As a nod to the second book in the Harry Potter series, we opened upon something dangerous and foreboding…a distance that increased to ten kilometers! All proceeds from the 2014 inaugural season supported The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund in the battle against pediatric cancer. The contribution in the 2014 donation total was $10,670. In 2015, HRC relaunched the 2014 medals during 2015 Time Turner and the […]
