Give Thanks 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $18!
About this race
*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.
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 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.
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in McDonough, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 5:44 PM local time (EST) in McDonough on November 1, 2026 — 10h 49m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 40 McDonough events
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