The funds from the Run-to-the-Top allow Town Hall to contribute to projects that benefit the entire Mt. Baldy community, to maintain an emergency fund for disaster relief, and to make annual donations to the Mt. Baldy School, the all-volunteer Mt. Baldy Fire Department, and the all-volunteer West Valley Search & Rescue. The latter two organizations provide emergency services during the race, with personnel positioned at the four aid/water stations and along the course. Town Hall’s donations to the Fire Department and West Valley also benefit the thousands of weekly visitors who hike, bike, and play in the local wilderness. Each year, 20% of the race proceeds are added to a perpetual grant for the Mt. Baldy Fire Department to aid with capital expenditures.

It takes a small army of volunteers to put on the Run-to-the-Top. Volunteering is a great way to meet other residents, as about half of the volunteers live in the Mt. Baldy community. By volunteering for the race, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a valuable contribution to help Mt. Baldy Town Hall raise emergency funds and make annual donations to the Mt. Baldy all-volunteer Fire Department, West Valley Search and Rescue, and the Mt. Baldy School PTA. You will also experience the excitement the runners feel at the start and during the race. All of the volunteers have a great time and many return every year.