Welcome to Minesweepers

Over 26,000 people are injured or killed annually by the 60~70 million land mines in over 70 countries around the world. According the United Nations, it costs as little as $3.00 to produce a land mine and upwards of $1,000 to remove one. This is a huge, global, problem.

Minesweepers® is a running charity dedicated to raising funds to help clear minefields around the world. As runners, we appreciate the freedom we have to run freely without worrying about land mines in our path. Also, it pains us to see so many victims of these terrible weapons who have lost a limb and will never enjoy the freedom of movement and flexibility that we have.

"The war consequences are very terrible and it is even more tragic for the children. We have tried our best to help the victims to alleviate their suffering. We highly appreciate your group's very kind effort and sentiments to assist the young mine victims in Vietnam."-- Vu Van Dzung, Consul General of Vietnam in San Francisco

Our Next Events

This year, we will run the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26. For runner's information or sponsorship opportunities, please click here. We'll be running this event in memory of Cpl. Travis J. Bradach-Nall (right), a Marine killed in Iraq while clearing mines near Karbala.

Your Contributions are greatly appreciated.

Can't run in October, then join us on March 7th, 2004 for the Napa Valley Marathon. Interested runners contact us.