Ultra X Partners With givestar to Enhance Charity Fundraising For Runners

October 30, 2024

Global ultra-marathon events series, Ultra X announce an exclusive partnership with leading fundraising platform givestar

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/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ultra X, one of the UK’s prominent ultra-marathon organisers, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with innovative fundraising platform, givestar, aimed at making charity fundraising easier and more impactful for participants.

Ultra X is known for its ambitious and challenging multi-stage ultra-marathons, held in some of the world’s most stunning locations. With events ranging from a five-day 220km to single stage 25km they offer something for everyone. Ultra X believes that taking on an ambitious challenge in a far flung corner of the earth is one of the greatest experiences in the world. Ultra X’s goal is to enable more people to have these experiences every year, to champion the sport, and to make the world of ultra more accessible.

Through its partnership with givestar, Ultra X will empower its participants to seamlessly set up fundraising campaigns and boost donations for charities, maximising the positive impact they can make while taking on these incredible challenges.

givestar, founded in 2018 by Alex Coleridge and Tom Montague, is a UK-based tech-for-good startup on a mission to unleash the good in everyone. Through innovative features such as Split Donate and Boost Donate, givestar is revolutionising fundraising in today’s cashless and mobile-first society. The platform’s exclusive Boost Donate (Tap to Pay) technology enables any smartphone to become a contactless donation device, increasing average donation values by 50%*.

Sam Heward, Co-Founder of Ultra X, said: “Our participants are motivated to push their limits, explore incredible landscapes, and experience the thrill of ultra-running. But many also want to make a bigger impact by supporting causes that matter to them. Partnering with givestar allows us to elevate the race experience, giving every runner the chance to easily set up and manage their own fundraising campaigns, with all the support they need to make a real difference.

With givestar’s streamlined and user-friendly technology, we’re excited to see how much more our runners can achieve for the causes they care about.”

Tom Montague, Co-Founder at givestar, added: “We are incredibly excited to partner with Ultra X, a brand that shares our passion for pushing boundaries and making a positive impact. By joining forces, we’re giving athletes a powerful platform to raise funds for causes they care about. We can’t wait to see the impact this collaboration will have on both the athletes and the charities they support.”

*On average donors give 50% more when making contactless ‘tap to pay’ donations, compared to donating online.

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For further press information, please contact Sam at sam@ultra-x.co or Simon at simon.klima@givestar.com.

About Ultra X

Ultra X organizes multi-stage ultra-marathons in some of the most exotic and awe-inspiring locations around the world. Their mission is to make ultra-running accessible to all, providing transformative experiences that challenge both body and mind. Ultra X believes in the power of running to change lives and aims to inspire as many people as possible to take on their next adventure. From desert dunes to mountain trails, Ultra X events attract runners looking to push their limits while experiencing the beauty of the world around them.

Visit: www.ultra-x.co

About givestar: givestar is the Next Gen. Fundraising platform on a mission to unleash the good in everyone. In a cashless and mobile society good deserves better. So we’re revolutionising philanthropy with the world’s first social fundraising platform and free app, packed with innovative features such as Split Donate and Boost Donate. Founded in 2018 our community has already raised over £17 million. givestar is B Corp certified, regulated by the Fundraising Regulator and registered with the FCA.

Visit: www.givestar.io