Our new summer virtual races have two purposes:
First and foremost, to bring all of us a little running community and inspiration in the hot summer months.
And, to bring attention to No Kid Hungry, the outstanding organization that I am supporting with my fundraising efforts.
HERE’S THE RACE INFO
Tired of waiting for that next big race?
Need some inspiration to keep yourself moving through the hot days of summer?
Looking for a little magic in your run?
Then join Andrew "Puppet Runner" Strickland, Remy, and his other puppet friends for some fun miles in June!
The important info:
Three race distances are available - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
These are virtual races. Run the distance in any location of your choosing then submit your results on RunSignup.
These races are completely FREE!
Want to do more than one distance? Go for it!
Feel free to take photos of your run and submit them in the Photos section on RunSignup.
Discuss the race and enjoy the community at the race page on Facebook:
Please share this race with your running friends and families. The more the merrier!
There are no prizes, awards, medals, t-shirts, bibs, or refreshments - just miles and (hopefully!) fun.
Enjoy yourself and have a great summer!
Register for free at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Macon/PuppetRunnerSummerVirtualRaces
NO KID HUNGRY
While the races are completely free, I would like to ask you to consider donating to NO KID HUNGRY.
Summertime should be carefree and fun for kids, but for millions of children across the United States, summer isn’t just a break from the classroom—it’s a break from the meal programs that many of them participate in. Historically, 87% of kids who received free or reduced-price school meals haven’t accessed meals during the summer. For families living on low incomes in rural communities, the need is especially acute. Children may live far away from free meals served at schools, libraries, and community centers, or parents may be at work and unable to bring them to the distribution sites.
NO KID HUNGRY works year-round to connect kids with the meals they need.
I have partnered with NO KID HUNGRY as part of my participation in the Goofy Challenge at the 2027 Disney Marathon Weekend. I would be honored if you would donate to this cause.
As a small thank you, everyone who completes one of the Summer Virtual Races and also donates to NO KID HUNGRY through my link will receive a summer race wristband and finger puppet from me through the mail (or in person at Disney!)