Name: Give Thanks 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Start: 2026-03-28T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-31T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Chicago

*These medals are made by us, in our shed! The medal is made of a beautiful embroidered patch, with wood attached to the back. It's unique
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*These medals are made by us, in our shed! The medal is made of a beautiful embroidered patch, with wood attached to the back. It's unique and it's beautiful!

Give Thanks Virtual Race
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1

Join us for the Give Thanks 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, or 26.2, a virtual race inspired by the message of gratitude found in the book of Psalms. Whether you're running through autumn leaves or walking in quiet reflection, this race is a chance to celebrate God’s goodness and give back in a meaningful way.

Complete your distance anytime in 2026 and let every step be an expression of gratitude and purpose.

We’re proud to donate 15% of each registration to the , a faith-based organization dedicated to caring for orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. Your participation helps support their mission of love, hope, and lasting impact.

Run with a thankful heart.
Run with faith.
Give thanks — and give hope.

What: This is a 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 virtual run (or walk) and commit to celebrate the season of GIVING THANKS! You choose which distance you want to complete!

When: Complete your race any time in 2026!

* Medals and bibs will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up.

Where: You choose the course and you time yourself (you’ll report your finishing time to us).

Why: Because this is our way of celebrating Thanksgiving season and giving thanks!

Cost: The price is $25 and that includes your medal and bib. Plus, at least 15% of every entry will be donated to . *We are in no way affiliated with this charity, we like to choose a different charity for each of our races and are happy to raise funds for them.

What is a Virtual Race?

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!

Each race benefits a difference charity

For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from our many different virtual races! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.