Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month

To celebrate our 10th year of the James W. Foley Freedom Run and to motivate our runners, fundraisers, donors, sponsors, and volunteers, we invite you to join us for:

Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month!

 

What is the Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month?

The Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month is a fun contest taking place the entire month of September. Each week starting Monday, September 3rd, 2024, we will announce a specific weeklong challenge. The challenges will be for team captains, fundraisers, donors, and registered participants. At the end of each week, the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation will recognize an individual challenge winner. Each winner will receive a James W. Foley Freedom Run sweatshirt (Adult sizes X-Small – X- Large). Runners up will receive a copy of "American Mother", the heart-rending story of Diane Foley, who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness.

 

When does the Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month Start?

Monday, September 2nd, 2024. The last challenge will be announced on Monday, September 23rd, 2024.

 

Who can participate?

Everyone! Some challenges are specifically for those registered for the run while others are open to the public. Watch each week to see how you can participate!

 

What are the challenges and where are they announced?

There will be a total of 4 challenges during September. Challenges will be sent in an email every Monday morning and will then take place from Monday through Sunday. All challenges end at 11:59 PM on Sunday night. Challenges will also be announced by email for registered participants and on our Twitter, Facebook, Threads and Instagram accounts every Monday.

 

How will winners be announced/notified?

Winners will receive an email from the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. Winners will also be recognized on our social media accounts.

Weekly Challenges

Challenge #1

This challenge begins at on Monday, September 2nd and ends on Sunday, September 8th.

This one is for everyone!

The individual making the largest online donation (to a specific team, while registering as a runner, or directly to the event) between September 2nd and September 8th wins!

The Winners Are:

1st place: Patricia Gray 2nd Place: James Branegan

Challenge #2

This challenge begins on Monday, September 9th and ends on Sunday, September 15th.

This one is for registered team captains!

If you have not yet signed up your team, register today at www.foleyrun.org!

The team captain who recruits the most team members between September 9th and September 15th wins!

The Winners Are:

1st place: Martha Foley Jackson 2nd Place: Natali Freeling

Challenge #3

This challenge begins on Monday, September 16th and ends on Sunday, September 22nd.

This one is for registered fundraising participants!

If you have not yet registered, register today at www.foleyrun.org!

The registered fundraising participant who raises the most funds between Monday, September 16th and  Sunday September 22nd wins!

The Winners Are:

1st place: Lynn Kim 2nd Place: Dora Gates

Challenge #4

This challenge begins on Monday, September 23rd and ends on Sunday, September 29th.

This one is for teams!

If you have not yet registered your team, do so today at www.foleyrun.org!

The team that collectively raises the most funds between Monday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 29th wins!

The Winners are:

1st place: 2nd Place: