Maps are important to most charity walks. Unless the route is on something like a race track, maps will be required. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an online tool that could help map out your charity walks?
The benefits would include:
- Automatically calculation of the distance of the charity walk
- Printed map with an accurate route description would be available for route approvals
- Committee knows the route in advance for planning (signs, water stations, etc.)
- Safety crews know the route in advance for planning (radios, etc.)
- Walkers know the route in advance
- The map could be used to help promote the charity walk
Online mapping programs have been primarily developed and used for street maps. But there are a few available that create maps to support walking tours and training for runners. Why not use these online tools for charity walks?
Check out the following websites to map out your next charity walk:
- Gmaps Pedometer (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com)
- bluewalks (http://www.bluewalks.com)
- CommunityWalk (http://www.communitywalk.com)
- MapMyWalk (http://www.mapmywalk.com)
Be sure to leave a comment if you know of other online mapping programs that could support charity walks or to add your personal experience from using any of these tools.
Thanks,
p.s. Be sure to get your copy of The Walkathon Guide at http://TheWalkathonGuide.com for an inexpensive ebook with additional charity walk tips and resources.
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Thanks for producing such a great resource. I am looking at starting a blog focussed on Charity law and have been looking for ideas. This blog is well written, well thought out and well structured. Its given me more to think about before I go live.
I am glad you find the Charity Walks Blog useful. Be sure to drop a note here that tells us how to find your blog when you get it started.
Another site I discovered for charity walk maps: http://www.walkjogrun.net
Anything that helps raise awareness. I love the creativity
It does look like a treasure map. Very creatively done. Great job!
Thanks for the great resource. I have just been introduced to the world of “walks for charity” and am formulating ideas to benefit my kids’ school. This will prove to be quite handy! Thank you!
Hi Jill – It is great you are involved in your kids’ school. If a charity walk is used to support your school, be sure to let me know how it progresses and if you have any questions. Also, consider signing up at the Charity Walks Network (http://www.charitywalksnetwork.com).
Oh well, now, I have a better understanding on the importance of having a map for charity walk. Thanks for making me realize its improtance. Looking forward to see more of your post!
Yeah, i agree with Alexander James…
it look’s like a treasure map, but i think this very useful and helpful to us..
nice resources and thank you! keep it up!
I am actually planning to organize a charity walk. I’m about to make a charity walk map. Glad to have seen your post!