Event Details
Break Out Your Running (or Walking) Shoes!
University of Maryland Global Campus invites students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends to enter the 2026 UMGC Virtual FUNd Run, a friendly competition that engages our global community and raises funds for veteran students who need “just in time” support, such as emergency financial assistance to help them overcome unexpected challenges and stay on track to complete their studies.
The UMGC Virtual FUNd Run is a global, weeklong event where participants walk or run to raise money for the Veterans Assistance Fund (VAF), a program that helps eligible UMGC student veterans cover education costs when federal aid or VA benefits are unavailable or exhausted.
Log Your Miles: Thursday, Oct. 29–Sunday, Nov. 1
Whether you’re going solo or forming a team, your mission is simple: log as many miles as you can from Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1. The top individual and team finishers will earn bragging rights and have their names added to a plaque displayed in the Stateside Veterans Lounge at UMGC's Dorsey Station location.
Learn more about our daily challenges on the Participant Resources page. Find out what it takes to build and lead a team using our Team Captain Resources. Use #UMGCFUNdRun across your social media to share the fun with your friends, family, and fellow participants.
We thank you for your support! Together, we raised more than $7,500 for the Veterans Assistance Fund last year. Let’s go the extra mile and help make 2026 a record-breaking year!