2025 Give Thanks 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

*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 2025 and let every step be an expression of gratitude and purpose.

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 2025!

* 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 $24 and that includes your medal and bib. Plus, at least 15% of every entry will be donated to charity.*

*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world. 

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years. 

Medals and bibs will begin shipping in mid-September 2025, ensuring you have them in hand to celebrate the Thanksgiving season.

 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 ev en 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 races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.