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A superhero-themed race in Midland, Texas invites families to run in costume while raising funds for foster children. The September 19 event offers three distances and supports One Accord for Kids' mission across the Permian Basin.
A community run is raising funds to keep a life-changing fitness program free for cancer survivors in Jefferson City. For 12 years, the YMCA's LiveStrong program has helped hundreds reclaim their strength after treatment.
A record-breaking 346,527 people from 173 countries joined the Wings for Life World Run 2026, raising €9.2 million to fund spinal cord injury research. The global movement has now raised nearly €70 million since its inception.
Kazakhstan's capital brought together 5,000 people from across the nation for a charity race that's making real change for children with autism. The event raises funds for inclusion centers that help kids with developmental disabilities get equal access to education.
A hospital in Kenya is hosting a nationwide charity run to fund heart surgeries for 450 children who desperately need cardiac care. The May event will expand to 11 counties, bringing lifesaving treatment closer to families across the nation.
Over 140,000 people joined Uganda's largest charity run to support the fight against HIV/AIDS, raising awareness and funds for a disease-free future by 2030. The annual event, celebrating the Kabaka's 71st birthday, brought together communities, companies, and leaders in a powerful show of unity.
Over 3,000 people ran two miles in kilts through Cleveland's West Side, shattering the world record for sport kilt racing while raising money to fight hunger. The 47th annual St. Malachi Church Run brought out everyone from first-time kilt wearers to a participant in a Bigfoot costume.
Thousands will race through Cleveland in sport kilts on March 14, attempting to break their own world record while raising money for neighbors in need. The 47th annual St. Malachi Church Run has been a St. Patrick's Day tradition for nearly 50 years.
Thousands of runners will wear matching sport kilts in Cleveland this March, attempting to break a Guinness World Record while raising money for families in need. The 47-year-old St. Malachi Church Run combines Irish tradition with serious community impact.
A Carbondale grocery store is turning a community run into a lifeline for local families. The Feed Your Neighbor 5K will raise funds and food donations for Good Samaritan House, which serves hundreds through its food pantry, soup kitchen, and emergency shelter.
Seven doctors will run arm-in-arm in cow costumes at the Brighton Half Marathon, attempting to break the Guinness World Record for fastest male dressed as a mammal. The group has been running in their spotted suits since 2018, and this year their record attempt finally got official approval.
