What is the Marketing Research Education Foundation?

The Marketing Research Education Foundation (MREF) was established in 2015 to bridge the education gap for children globally, harnessing the passion of marketing research and insights professionals looking to make a lasting impact. MREF is an international foundation dedicated to enhancing the educational opportunities for children and youth worldwide.

The mission of the Marketing Research Education Foundation is to unify, inspire and activate the marketing research community to focus its collective resources to educate children and youth worldwide.

To date, the MREF has donated more than $1,000,000 to organizations throughout North America, Central America, Haiti, Europe and Africa, making a difference in the lives of thousands of children and their families.

How does the MREF Race Around the World for Education work?

During the month of May, participants from all around the world will walk, run and bike to raise money for a good cause. The race is entirely virtual – participants log their miles online, share photos of the fun and track their progress on the leaderboard.

How do you join the MREF Race Around the World for Education?

Signup is free, but we hope you'll consider a donation. You can sign up as an individual and join any team you like or you can sponsor a team to boost our efforts even further. Let's all come together to motivate each other, build community, get moving and do some good! 

Who can participate in the MREF Race Around the World for Education?

Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the race! While many participants hail from marketing research companies, we welcome participation from all realms. Invite your friends, family, neighbors – the more the merrier!

To learn more and to register, click here.