For sixteen years, we’ve been part of the New Year’s Day 5k in downtown Troy, Ohio in some capacity, with Free To Run Foundation co-founders Brett & Cynde taking over the race in 2011 and the race moving under this organization the following year. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, so we remain committed to kicking off each year with our World Race for Hope 5k, even though it looks different now as a free, informal race. This year, a new component was added to the race -
Read MoreThe Team G(race) charity running team celebrated its 11th birthday as a running team. Obviously the last couple of years haven’t gone as planned, for us, and for every other person, business, or nonprofit, but we’re excited and hopeful about what lies ahead. On Flying Pig Weekend, Friday, April 29th through Sunday, May 1st, Team G will once again be represented at the Pig in Cincinnati, in the various events, from the 5k to the full Marathon.
Read MoreOn Thursday, February 25, 2021, many anti-trafficking organizations and abolitionists from around the world will join together for the End It Movement’s Shine a Light on Slavery Day. We invite all of our followers to participate in this day of raising awareness of human trafficking by taking a few easy steps.
Read MoreWhile most in person races have been canceled since the Coronavirus pandemic started in March, running itself is not canceled. Virtual races are now en vogue, and virtual running has been taken to the next level with the rise of virtual challenges. Free To Run Foundation has offered a virtual option for our World Race for Hope 5k races for many years, but now we are doing our first ever half marathon, and of course, virtually.
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