the prize pool is our incentive to help teams raise more money for nonprofits.

When we created the Delaware Charity Challenge, we wanted one of its unique features to be the Delaware Charity Challenge Prize Pool (the "Prize Pool"). The Prize Pool allows teams to win additional money for their designated nonprofit beneficiary on top of what they raise for these causes on their team fundraising pages. The Prize Pool is generated primarily from race registrations and sponsorships. At least 10% from the race registration fees are used to help generate the prize pool. The Prize Pool is used to award the nonprofits selected by the top fundraising teams in the Race to Raise fundraising competition and those nonprofits selected by the winners of the different competitive divisions of the Delaware Charity Challenge athletic competitions throughout the year.

History: Summer 2018 First State Duathlon

The Summer Delaware Charity Challenge again focused on the First State Duathlon as the official summer competition. Through sponsorships and registrations, the Delaware Charity Challenge awarded $400 in prize money in connection with the First State Duathlon, including a $225 prize awarded to the nonprofit selected by the top fundraising team (Team Sanfilippo Foundation). The remaining prize money was distributed to one or more of the nonprofits in the Summer Race to Raise selected by the winners in the various divisions of the duathlon.

History: June 2018 Race Across Killens Pond 5K

In 2018, the Delaware Charity Challenge competition expanded to Kent County with the Race Across Killens Pond 5K. Through sponsorships and registrations, the Delaware Charity Challenge awarded $90 in prize money to the nonprofits selected by the top two fundraising teams (Combined Campaign for Justice & First State Animal Center and SPCA).

History: Spring 2018 5K & Adventure Challenge Relay

In 2018, Spur Impact Association, a new nonprofit organization, was formed and took over management and operations for the Delaware Charity Challenge. Through the Spring Race to Raise, Spur Impact and the Delaware Charity Challenge awarded a total of $1,100 in prize money to different nonprofits, including $600 as part of the Race to Raise Fundraising Competition (distributed to three organizations: Ministry of Caring, Delaware Shakespeare, and The Everett Theatre) and $500 as part of the athletic competition ($100 each to the charities selected by the winning teams in the four competitive races (the Men's Team 5K, the Women's Team 5K, the Co-Ed Team 5K, and the Adventure Challenge Relay - Pairs & Large teams division). This prize money was generated from race registrations and sponsorships. Spur Impact and the Delaware Charity Challenge rounded up the prizes in each of these categories so that they were at least $100.

In addition to these cash prizes, the following grand prizes were awarded.

Grand Nonprofit Prize. The Wilmington Blue Rocks awarded two prizes this year to the two Delaware-based official nonprofit teams that raise the most money through their Delaware Charity Challenge team fundraising pages. For the nonprofit that raises the most money, the prize included a half-page ad in the Blue Rocks' game day program for the remainder of the season and also two thirty-second radio spots during the Blue Rocks radio broadcasts for the remainder of the season. In addition, at a future game of the nonprofit's choice (subject to availability), the nonprofit will get the use of a luxury suite (including twenty tickets and ten parking passes) and will receive some promotion at that game as well, including an on-site marketing display. For the nonprofit that raises the second-most money, the prize included a quarter-page ad in the Blue Rocks' game program for the remainder of the season as well as ten field box tickets at a future game of the nonprofit's choice (subject to availability) and similar promotion at that game, including on on-site marketing display. These prizes will be in addition to the cash prizes that are also awarded as part of the Delaware Charity Challenge prize pool. These prizes were won by Delaware Shakespeare and DCRAC.

History: Jan 2018 Winter Indoor Triathlon

For the third consecutive year, participants in the indoor triathlon combined to raise more money for nonprofits through the Winter Race to Raise, bringing the 3-year total raised through the winter games to over $45,000. Thanks to the sponsors and participants, the Delaware Charity Challenge awarded a total of $1,700 in prize money to different nonprofits, including $600 as part of the Race to Raise Fundraising Competition (distributed to three teams) and $1,000 in prize money to different nonprofits selected by the teams and individual winners of the various triathlon competition divisions and the scooter race. This prize money was generated from race registrations and sponsorships. Delaware Charity Challenge rounded up the prizes in each of these categories so that they were at least $100. As a Grand Prize, Delaware Today awarded a certificate to the overall team that raised the most money for its selected nonprofit beneficiary and wins the Winter 2017 Race to Raise fundraising competition, Team University of Delaware Men's Crew.

History: Summer 2017 First State Duathlon

In 2017, the Delaware Charity Challenge expanded to create a summer competition focused around the First State Duathlon, a new trail run-bike-run race at Bellevue State Park developed to support and grow the Delaware Charity Challenge. Through sponsorships and registrations, the Delaware Charity Challenge awarded $345 in prize money in connection with the First State Duathlon, including a $100 prize awarded to the top nonprofit fundraiser (Urban Bike Project of Wilmington) and the remaining funds distributed by the individual or relay team winners between the four nonprofits selected by the participants (Combined Campaign for Justice, Mike Clark Legacy Foundation, Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, and Waterfowlers for Warriors).

History: Spring 2017 Race to Raise 5K & Adventure Challenge Relay

In 2017, the Delaware Charity Challenge crossed the $100,000 mark in terms of total raised for different nonprofits by the participants since the Delaware Charity Challenge Race to Raise program began in Spring 2015. Thanks to Innovincent and many of the participants who registered, Delaware Charity Challenge awarded a total of $1,100 in prize money to different nonprofits, including $600 as part of the Race to Raise Fundraising Competition (distributed to three organizations: Ministry of Caring, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and OperaDelaware) and $500 as part of the athletic competition ($100 to the charities selected by the winning teams in the five competitive races (the Men's Team 5K, the Women's Team 5K, the Co-Ed Team 5K, and the Adventure Challenge Relay - Pairs & Large Teams division). This prize money was generated from race registrations and sponsorships. Delaware Charity Challenge rounded up the prizes in each of these categories so that they were at least $100.

In addition to these cash prizes, the following grand prizes were awarded.

Grand Nonprofit Prize. The Wilmington Blue Rocks awarded two prizes this year to the two Delaware-based official nonprofit teams that raise the most money through their Delaware Charity Challenge team fundraising pages. For the nonprofit that raises the most money, the prize included a half-page ad in the Blue Rocks' game day program for the remainder of the season and also two thirty-second radio spots during the Blue Rocks radio broadcasts for the remainder of the season. In addition, at a future game of the nonprofit's choice (subject to availability), the nonprofit will get the use of a luxury suite (including twenty tickets and ten parking passes) and will receive some promotion at that game as well, including an on-site marketing display. For the nonprofit that raises the second-most money, the prize included a quarter-page ad in the Blue Rocks' game program for the remainder of the season as well as ten field box tickets at a future game of the nonprofit's choice (subject to availability) and similar promotion at that game, including on on-site marketing display. These prizes will be in addition to the cash prizes that are also awarded as part of the Delaware Charity Challenge prize pool. These prizes were won by Friends of Wilmington Parks and OperaDelaware.

April Fundraising Prize. Caffé Gelato Restaurant and Catering, located on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, also awarded a complimentary pasta dinner for up to eight people to the team that raises the most money on their Delaware Charity Challenge team fundraising page from April 1 through April 30 in the 2017 Spring Race to Raise fundraising competition.  The 2017 Caffé Gelato prize was won by Team Veritext. who raised $8,345 for Ministry of Caring over the course of April 2017.

History: Jan 2017 Indoor triathlon

Thanks to Innovincent and the participants who registered, Delaware Charity Challenge awarded a total of $1,600 in prize money to different nonprofits, including $600 as part of the Race to Raise Fundraising Competition (distributed to three teams) and $1,000 in prize money to different nonprofits selected by the teams and individual winners of the various triathlon competition divisions and the scooter race. This prize money was generated from race registrations and sponsorships. Delaware Charity Challenge rounded up the prizes in each of these categories so that they were at least $100. In addition to these cash prizes, UNIGLOBE of Wilmington, Delaware, awarded a pair (2) of travel certificates to the team that raised the most money through their Delaware Charity Challenge team fundraising page from November 1 through November 30 in the Winter Race to Raise competition, Team Linda Tickle for aTAcK Addiction Foundation. Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, an award winning resort hotel located by the Rehoboth Bay and footsteps from the Atlantic Ocean, also awarded a complimentary two night stay (1 suite) to the team that raised the most money through their Delaware Charity Challenge team fundraising page from December 1 through December 31 in the Winter Race to Raise competition, Team University of Delaware Men's Crew. As a Grand Prize, Delaware Today awarded a certificate to the overall team that raised the most money for its selected nonprofit beneficiary and wins the Winter 2016 Race to Raise fundraising competition, Team University of Delaware Men's Crew.

History: Spring 2016 race to first 5K & Adventure Challenge Relay

In 2016, many of the same nonprofits and teams that competed in the inaugural Delaware Charity Challenge competition returned to raise more money for their favorite causes. Thanks to Innovincent and many of the participants who registered, Delaware Charity Challenge awarded a total of $1,000 in prize money to different nonprofits, including $600 as part of the Race to Raise Fundraising Competition (distributed to three organizations: Ministry of Caring, OperaDelaware, and Team Sanfilippo Foundation) and $400 as part of the athletic competition ($100 to the charities selected by the winning teams in the four competitive races (the Men's Team 5K, the Women's Team 5K, the Co-Ed Team 5K, and the Adventure Challenge Relay). This prize money was generated from race registrations and sponsorships. Delaware Charity Challenge rounded up the prizes in each of these categories so that they were at least $100.

In addition to these cash prizes, the following grand prizes were awarded.

Grand Nonprofit Prize. The Wilmington Blue Rocks awarded two prizes this year to the two Delaware-based official nonprofit teams that raise the most money through their Delaware Charity Challenge team fundraising pages. For the nonprofit that raises the most money, the prize will include a half-page ad in the Blue Rocks' game day program for the remainder of the season and also two thirty-second radio spots during the Blue Rocks radio broadcasts for the remainder of the season. In addition, at a future game of the nonprofit's choice (subject to availability), the nonprofit will get the use of a luxury suite (including twenty tickets and ten parking passes) and will receive some promotion at that game as well, including an on-site marketing display. For the nonprofit that raises the second-most money, the prize will include a quarter-page ad in the Blue Rocks' game program for the remainder of the season as well as ten field box tickets at a future game of the nonprofit's choice (subject to availability) and similar promotion at that game, including on on-site marketing display. These prizes will be in addition to the cash prizes that are also awarded as part of the Delaware Charity Challenge prize pool. These prizes were won by OperaDelaware and Meals on Wheels Delaware.

WJBR Grand Prize. 99.5 WJBR awarded two prizes to the top two teams that raise the most money for their favorite charities through their team fundraising pages. First prize is an on air advertising schedule valued at $5,000. Second prize is an on air advertising schedule valued at $3,000. Commercials can run on 99.5 WJBR or 610 Sports ESPN Radio. The campaigns will be customized according to the winner's advertising needs provided they help raise awareness for their chosen nonprofit. All teams are eligible to win this prize. These prizes will be in addition to the cash prizes and any other awarded as part of the Delaware Charity Challenge prize pool. To qualify for the 99.5 WJBR advertising prizes, teams must raise at least $1,000 on their team fundraising pages. These prizes were won by Veritext for Ministry of Caring and OperaDelaware.

DETV Grand Prize. DETV awarded a digital commercial prize to the team that raises the most money through their Delaware Charity Challenge team fundraising page by the end of the Spring Race to Raise competition. For the winning team, DETV will produce a 30 second commercial valued at $3,000. DETV will work with the team captain to film, edit, and customize this digital commercial, which can focus on both your organization and selected nonprofit. All teams are eligible to win this prize. To qualify for this prize, teams must raise a minimum of $1,000. The DETV prize will be awarded in addition to any other prizes that are also awarded as part of the Delaware Charity Challenge prize pool. This prize was won by Veritext for Ministry of Caring.

History: Jan 2016 indoor triathlon

In 2015, many charities benefited from the 2015 Winter Race to Raise Fundraising Challenge and the 1st Annual Winter Indoor Triathlon competition.

Thanks to Innovincent and many of the participants who registered, Delaware Charity Challenge awarded a total of $1,500 in prize money to different nonprofits, including $600 as part of the Race to Raise Fundraising Competition (distributed to three teams) and $900 in prize money to different nonprofits selected by the teams and individual winners of the various triathlon competition divisions and the scooter race. This prize money was generated from race registrations and sponsorships. Delaware Charity Challenge rounded up the prizes in each of these categories so that they were at least $100.

In addition to these cash prizes, our Media Sponsor for the Winter Indoor Triathlon, 99.5 WJBR also awarded $8,000 of on air advertising as prizes to the two teams that finished first and second in the Winter Race to Raise fundraising competition.

History: Spring 2015 Race to First 5K & Adventure Challenge Relay

In 2015, the charities were the ultimate winners of the 1st Annual Race to Raise Spring Fundraising Challenge and 1st Annual Race to First 5K and Adventure Challenge Relay.

The Prize Pool was generated primarily from race registrations and sponsorships. Ten percent of the race registration entry fees and twenty percent of the sponsorships will be added to the prize pool. 

The Prize Pool for the First Annual Delaware Charity Challenge was awarded as follows. Sixty (60) percent of the prize pool will be distributed to the top three charities that raise the most money during the Fundraising Challenge portion of the Delaware Charity Challenge. The breakdown of the Prize Pool winnings for these three charities was: First (30%), Second (20%), Third (10%). The remaining forty (40) percent of the prize pool will be distributed evenly among the charities of the winning teams of each of the competitive races on the day of the Delaware Charity Challenge. There are four competitive races, the Men's Team 5K, the Women's Team 5K, and the Co-Ed Team 5K,as well as the Adventure Challenge Relay. Innovincent and the Delaware Charity Challenge ultimately chose to round up the prize pool and award a total of $1,000 to the different winning charities. 

In addition to the cash portion of the Prize Pool, there were two additional prizes for the two Delaware-based charities that raise the most money during the Fundraising Challenge. For the Delaware-based nonprofit that raises the most money, the prize will include a half-page ad in the Blue Rocks' game day program for the remainder of the season and also two thirty-second radio spots during the Blue Rocks radio broadcasts for the remainder of the season. In addition, at a future game of the nonprofit's choice (subject to availability), the winning nonprofit will get the use of a luxury suite (including twenty tickets and ten parking passes) and will receive some promotion at that game as well, including an on-site marketing display. For the Delaware-based nonprofit that raises the second-most money, the prize will include a quarter-page ad in the Blue Rocks' game program for the remainder of the season as well as ten field box tickets at a future game of the nonprofit's choice (subject to availability) and similar promotion at that game, including on on-site marketing display. These prizes will be in addition to the cash prizes awarded as part of the Delaware Charity Challenge prize pool.

Disclaimer

Charities that win any portion of the Prize Pool will be responsible for all and all local, state, and federal taxes, fees, costs, reports and expenses associated with collecting any prize money. Innovincent and the Delaware Charity Challenge will comply with all rules and laws regarding taxes, withholding and reporting. There are no representations or warranties other than as set forth in these official rules and regulations and Innovincent and the Delaware Charity Challenge disclaim any and all other representations and warranties express or implied, regarding the prize pool. A prize pool winner's sole and exclusive remedy for any breach by Innovincent and the Delaware Charity Challenge shall be limited to the return of the purchase price paid for his or her entry fee to the Delaware Charity Challenge. In no event shall Innovincent or the Delaware Charity Challenge be liable to any participant for any loss or injuries to earnings, profits or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any person or entity whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, even if Innovincent or the Delaware Charity Challenge has been advised of the possibility of such damages.