Trade feet for heat at the R(un) for One!

What we lack in vertical we will make up for with plenty of heat, humidity, and hospitality! The Lifeline Children's Services R(un) for One will take over Choctaw Trails on Saturday, August 28, for a day of running the fantastic singletrack of Butts Park, starting and finishing on the beautiful Choctaw Trails XC course. This year we are adding 25k and 50k options to our annual 5k run and walk. The 25k and 50k will consist of multiple laps of the 5k course, passing back through the start/finish/aid area each lap.

We will provide water, a sports drink, and other nutrition at the start/finish line, which will be accessible at the end of each lap, but runners are welcome to set up your own aid, tents, coolers, chairs, etc. The course is not technical, has a few rolling hills, and is mostly shaded, but the August heat and humidity will provide plenty of challenge!

About the R(un) for One

Started in 2011, the R(un) for One 5K is a family-friendly annual event where Lifeline Children’s Services' alumni families, friends, advocates and community partners gather together to raise awareness and funding for vulnerable children around the world. Through (un)adopted®, Lifeline’s international orphan care ministry, vulnerable children are receiving love and care, enrolling in schools, learning life skills and hearing the hope of the gospel. Each year’s run focuses on a different country where (un)adopted serves. This year’s run will highlight the country of Liberia.

100% of the proceeds will benefit (un)adopted's work around the world. This varies in each of the 16+ countries where (un)adopted serves, but a few things remain priority — making the name of Jesus known and empowering the local church to care for the more than 140 million children that are fatherless.

(un)adopted provides international churches with necessary resources and trainings to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of vulnerable children in their community. By empowering the local church and community to care for the vulnerable, (un)adopted seeks to holistically care for children in their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. Through this work, stories are redeemed, lives are transformed, and the gospel is made known.

Race day details

START: All distances will start at 8:00 a.m
AID STATIONS: There will be one aid station at the start/finish area. 25k and 50k runners will pass this aid station at the end of every 5k lap.
REGISTRATION: We do not offer refunds, transfers, or deferrals.
COURSE: 5k loops on mostly flat, single track trails with some small hills mixed in. The majority of the course is in the shade.
AWARDS: We will have top three male and female overall awards, with the male and female winners at each distance receiving shoes from either Fleet Feet or Buffalo Peak.
CHANGING RACES: You may change distances after the race begins, but you will not be eligible for an award. If you drop from the race please inform race officials before leaving. Please notify race timers if you decide to change distances.
RELAY TEAMS: Teams can consist of 2 members for the 25k and 4 members for the 50k in any gender combination. You may run as much or as little as you like but hand-offs must take place in the start/finish area. We will combine the relay events and offer awards for the top three teams based on fastest average lap time.

Packet pickup

Packet pick-up will be Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Fleet Feet, 500 Highway 51, Ridgeland, and on Saturday, August 28, from 6:30 a.m. until race start in the pavilion at Choctaw Trails.

Directions to Choctaw Trails

Take Exit #36/Springridge Rd off of I-20 in Clinton. Go south on Springridge Rd for 1.5 miles, and then take a left on McRaven Rd at the light. Go approximately 1.5 miles and the entrance to Choctaw Trails is on the left. If McRaven Rd. is still under repair, a detour will lead you around the area, so that you will approach Choctaw Trails from the other side and turn right into the gate.

Event's current local time: 7:41 AM CT