Run for a Blessing

Run for a Blessing 2025 — Virtual Run or Walk for a Cause

October 13 – December 12, 2025

Make every mile count! Run for a Blessing is a 60-day virtual run or walk open to all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're logging laps at the park or steps around your neighborhood, you’ll be joining a movement that’s making a difference for hungry children in our community.

Why We Run: Support Backpack Blessings

Your participation helps raise awareness and support for Backpack Blessings, a local YMCA program with a goal to reduce weekend hunger and help students return to school on Monday ready to learn.

How It Works

What: A virtual run or walk — choose your own pace, location and time

When: October 13 – December 12, 2025 (60 days)

Where: Anywhere you like! Track your miles using a fitness app or manually log them

Who: Open to individuals and families of all ages and abilities

Why: To support Backpack Blessings and help kids thrive in the classroom

Important Dates

Registration Opens: Monday, September 22
T-Shirt Guarantee Deadline: Register by October 17 to receive a t-shirt
Mileage Check-In: November 12
Final Mileage Submission: Due by December 14 at 5:00 PM
Post-Race Celebration & Meal Pack: December 16, 2025
- 📍 Walker Advancing Education Center, 925 Osburn Road, Chickamauga, GA 30707

North Georgia Community YMCA

1735 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, 30742

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Event Details

2025-10-13 08:00:00 America/New_York - 2025-10-13 20:00:00 America/New_York

2025-10-13 08:00:00 2025-10-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Run for a Blessing Run for a Blessing 2025 — Virtual Run or Walk for a CauseOctober 13 – December 12, 2025Make every mile count! Run for a Blessing is a 60-day virtual run or walk open to all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're logging laps at the park or steps around your neighborhood, you’ll be joining a ... North Georgia Community YMCA North Georgia Community YMCA

Contact Information

7069352226

hungerfree@ymcachattanooga.org

Ready to Race?

TO REGISTER:

Text ‘runforablessing’ to 91999 or click the "register" button

Registration Options:

$40 – Includes commemorative race bib + December 16 event access (no t-shirt)

$60 – Includes long sleeve T-shirt + commemorative race bib + December 16 event

T-shirts will be available for pickup in November at Walker AEC. Bibs will be mailed after October 17.

Become a Sponsor

Want to support the cause and promote your business?

Become one of 10 T-shirt sponsors for just $250 – your company logo will appear on the back of our event shirts (red with white logos).

Sponsorship Deadline: Oct. 10

Awards & Recognition

We use an honor system to track miles, but if you want to be considered for an award, you will need to track your mileage with a verified running app.

Most Miles Award: Track your mileage using an app like Strava, Nike Run Club, or Runkeeper to qualify

Age Group Recognition:

Age Groups:
- 14 and under
- 15–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60–69
- 70–79
- 80+

Track Your Progress

Set a Goal: Choose your personal mileage goal at registration
Check-In: Mid-event mileage check-in on November 12 via text (link provided)
Final Mileage Due: December 14 by 5:00 PM via text message

All participant mileage will be added together and revealed at the December 16 celebration!

Post-Race Celebration & Meal Pack

Join us on December 16 at the Walker AEC to help pack meals and enjoy time with fellow participants.

Plus, you’ll get a chance to:

Celebrate top participants
See the total miles achieved
Learn how to stay involved year-round

Ready to Get Started?

REGISTER

Join the Y

Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Our Mission to Inclusion: At the YMCA, we strongly believe we should all work together toward achieving a member environment that is welcoming for individuals, regardless of age, religion, abilities, gender or socioeconomic status. To achieve our mission of empowering all people to reach their full potential, the Y is committed to providing an environment that embodies our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Run for a Blessing