- The purpose of the “Club” shall be to operate exclusively for those charitable and educational purposes specified in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. - The prime purpose of the “Club” shall be the promotion and encouragement of walking, jogging, and long-distance running, and the education of its members and the public to its benefits. - In furtherance of the purpose “B”, this ” Club” may hold championships, races on the road or track, lectures, fun runs, other educational activities, demonstrations, clinics and social events; to print and publish books, magazines, and newsletters; make awards; and do all such other things as may be conducive to the encouragement of running. - Other purposes are to engage in community activities, to publicize by appropriate means the benefits of long-distance running and jogging, and to coordinate with other agencies advocating running as a means of physical fitness.