Child Abuse Prevention

Child Abuse Prevention

April in Child Abuse Prevention month! We are hosting a fun-filled, family-friendly 5K event to raise money for Prevent Child Abuse America! Children are one of God's greatest gifts, and we feel called to invest our time and resources to ensure the safety and well-being of children all across America! Please join us for this amazing cause!

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt ( 5K | 1M ONLY ) REGISTER BY 04/05 TO GAURUNTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
• Custom Finisher Medal ( 5K | 1M ONLY )
• Eligibility for Age Group Awards ( 5K ONLY )

Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS !

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.

FREE Stuffy Chase

Unique on to this event, we are offering our STUFFY CHASE for the little to participant in this meaningful event. Similar to our typical kid's dash, this is a short 100–200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Chasers not only get to run for FREE but they can bring their favorite stuffy along for the ride! You can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.

NEW 1 Mile Option Run

Different is adding a brand new 1 MILE OPTION to all of our 2026 events! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing experience as well as friends, families, and social group that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts; however, this will be an untimed event with no age group awards.

NEW Virtual Option

Our 2026 events will now be offering a VIRTUAL RACE OPTION ! Select the virtual option when registering and we will ship your shirt and medal directly to you the week of the race!

Race Day Schedule

• Check-In: 6:30AM - 8:00AM (RACE DAY ONLY)
• National Anthem & Announcements: 7:30AM
• Stuffy Chase: 7:50AM
• 5K Start: 8:00AM
• 1M Start: 8:00AM
• Awards Ceremony: 9:00AM
• Course Closes: 9:45AM

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.

5K Course

• Participation T-Shirt
• Finisher Medals
• Overall Awards
• Age Group Awards
• Run for a Purpose

Run Different is all about giving back! In doing so, we have multiple charities that we support throughout the year. Donate to one or all of the charities below and help us to make a difference in our world! Prevent Child Abuse America: "Our Mission is to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children." "Our North Star is a world where children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future." Run Different is proud to donate 100% of all proceeds from the event to this organization and their great cause!