Join the Gratitude Challenge!

Throughout the month of November, participants can walk, run, or hike ANYWHERE to complete 50 miles by the end of November! Even on a treadmill.

Registration Open All Month!

Medal Categories

Every Grateful Heart challenge participant will receive a medal whether you complete 5, 10, 25, or all 50 miles! There are three medal variations depending on your placement. See breakdown below.

1. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall finishers will receive a special 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place completion medal.
2. The next wave of finishers 4--33 receive a completion medal with blue ribbon.
3. The next wave of finishers 34-95 will receive a silver completion medal with white ribbon.
4. Final wave finishers 96-232 will receive a bronze completion medal with white ribbon.

Note: For this year's 2025 virtual challenge, there will be NO age group or male/female specific awards given within those categories for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. Only the top three overall finishers will receive a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place award.

Swag and Merch

Every Grateful Heart challenge participant along with their medal, will receive some awesome swag and merch. 

1. Every participant receives an inspirational silicone bracelet imprinted with an encouraging scripture.
2. Every participant also receives a soft, polyester bandana that is great to tie around your neck on cold days for additional warmth. In the summer months you can soak it in cold water or wrap ice in it and tie around your neck to keep you cool.
3. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers receive a completion prize.
4. The first 30 people to register for the challenge will get some extra swag for signing up early - a breathable neck gaiter and stylish colorful woven bracelet.

After you register, every participant will receive (via e-mail) a Daily Gratitude Guide that has a daily scripture to focus on as well as thankful prompts designed to help you cultivate the power of gratitude all throughout November! You will also be able to join our participant Facebook group!

Medals and other gear/swag will be mailed out after the challenge is complete. If you live local to the Americus, Georgia area, there will be an opportunity to pick up all your gear, and grab a free cup of coffee or apple cider to take with you - date, time and location still to be determined.

Join the Virtual 5K Run!

Registration will open Saturday, November 8, 2025 for this Thanksgiving week event! The first 5 people to register will get some EXTRA swag!

Registration Open All Month!

Medal Categories

Every Grateful Heart 5K runner will receive a completion medal!

1. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall finishers will receive a special 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medal.
2. All other runners will receive a finishing medal.

Note: For this year's 2025 virtual 5K race, there will be NO age group or male/female specific awards given. Only the top three overall finishers will receive a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medal.

Swag and Merch

Every Grateful Heart 5K runner along with their medal, will receive some awesome swag and merch. 

1. Every participant receives an inspirational silicone bracelet imprinted with an encouraging scripture.
2. Every participant also receives a soft, polyester bandana that is great to tie around your neck on cold days for additional warmth. In the summer months you can soak it in cold water or wrap ice in it and tie around your neck to keep you cool.
3. The first 5 people to register will get some extra swag for signing up - a breathable neck gaiter and stylish colorful woven bracelet.

After you register, every runner will receive (via e-mail) a 7-day Gratitude Guide that has a daily scripture as well as thankful prompts to help you focus on gratitude throughout the week of Thanksgiving!

Medals and other gear/swag will be mailed out after the run is complete. If you live local to the Americus, Georgia area, there will be an opportunity to pick up all your gear, and grab a free cup of coffee or apple cider to take with you - date, time and location still to be determined.