Ever been hit up to raise money for a nonprofit by running a triathlon, marathon or half-marathon? And ever wish – that before you invest the blood, sweat and tears involved in the rigorous training – that you could select the charity of your choice to support?

That's the premise behind a new “fitness+philanthropy” nonprofit called All-Tri – whose slogan is “Your fitness. Your cause” – which makes any 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States eligible for funding, from literacy, global warming and AIDS, to breast cancer, the arts and women's shelters.

In its first outing, All Tri inspired and prepared 22 novices and experienced athletes to complete an endurance event while raising more than $70,000 for 17 different charities, including: the Alzheimer's Association, Dallas Wind Symphony, Gilda's Club, and Gladney Center for Adoption, to name a few.

Beginning in August, All Tri starts training new and experienced runners for half-marathon or full-marathon distances in the Seattle Marathon on Nov. 29 and five-person-relay teams or half-marathon or full-marathon distances in Dallas' White Rock Marathon on Dec. 13.

If you're interested in running for the cause of your choice, visit http://www.alltri.org or stop by one of these upcoming information socials:

Lakewood Tavern & Wine Bar
6326 La Vista Dr.
July 20, Monday
6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Capitol Pub
2401 N. Henderson
July 22, Wednesday
6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Ozona Grill & Bar
4615 Greenville Ave.
July 23, Thursday
6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Central Market - Plano
320 Coit Rd., Plano
July 27, Monday
6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Fox & Hound Restaurant
10051 Whitehurst Dr.
July 28, Tuesday
6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Belmont Hotel
901 Fort Worth Avenue
July 29, Wednesday
6 p.m.-7 p.m.