We help provide a pathway to lifelong success by training homeless individuals living in rescue missions to complete half marathons. Hard work, discipline, and teamwork in a Gospel-driven context gets them to the finish line of the race, but also to the starting line of a new life filled with confidence, dignity, and hope. Every year, 100+ runners complete half-marathons, and gain the confidence needed to overcome addictions, reconcile relationships, and walk into life forever changed!
Impact
Running a half-marathon is something most would never think is possible and the completion of a half-marathon looks different for each runner. But one thing is for sure, the accomplishment of an originally unattainable goal, trained for in a gospel-driven environment, opens up a path to lifelong success. See stories of lives transformed!
Challenge At Union Gospel Mission Helps Run The Race Of Life
One thing that helped Ken restore his confidence and positive ambition is called “Up and Running Again,” which is available at a number of Union Gospel Missions. Ken decided, “I need to do something different. I need to challenge myself.” He gave it a go and signed-up for a Half-Marathon!
Esmerelda is No Longer Hiding
This is my friend “Esmerelda”. She is an extremely gifted runner. Not because she is fast or has perfect biomechanics, it’s how she has taken up a love for running and a love for her bible.
A Volunteer, but a REAL friend
“Only the SPECIAL people get the fancy police escort.” Minzi told Heather as she encouraged her along the LAX Half Marathon. This wasn’t Heather’s first half marathon. She had trained before with Up and Running Again to run other half marathons. But this race was different. Heather, from Orange County Rescue Mission had done many […]
Coeur d’Alene Runners
Runners share about their experience of running a half marathon.
Heather’s Journey
Heather from Up And Running Again Spokane shares her powerful story on how her life has been transformed.
First Time Finishers!
Watch this inspirational video from some of our first time finishers.
Past Participant Encourages Future Runners!
Dianna tells future runners about the possibilities.
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