Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month

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To commemorate the upcoming James W. Foley Freedom Run and inspire participants, we invite you to join us for:

Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month!

 

What is the Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month?

The Challenge Month is a fun set of contests throughout September. Each week, we'll announce a specific challenge. 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 a challenge winner.

First-place winners will receive a 2026 James W. Foley Freedom Run mug in Blue, specially chosen to match this year's official race shirt. Runners-up will receive a signed copy of American Mother by Diane Foley and Colum McCann, a powerful memoir that shares Diane's journey through loss, resilience, and forgiveness.

 

When does the Foley Freedom Run Challenge Month Start?

Monday, September 7, 2026. The last challenge will be announced on Monday, September 28, 2026.

 

Who can participate?

Everyone! Some challenges are specifically for those registered to run and others are open to the public, however, only registered runners and run donors will receive challenge emails. We recommend registering and/or donating before the challenges begin. Be sure to look out for each weekly challenge!

 

What are the challenges and where are they announced?

Challenges will be announced in an email to Foley Freedom Run participants and donors each Monday in the month of September and will end at 11:59 PM Eastern on Sunday night. You can also find them announced on our X, Facebook, Threads, and Instagram accounts on Monday morning.

 

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.

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James W. Foley Freedom Run committee member Martha Foley Jackson and President & Founder Diane Foley

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Weekly Challenges

Challenge #1

This challenge begins on, Monday, September 7 and ends on Sunday, September 13.

This one is for everyone!

The supporter who makes the largest online donation during the challenge period will be our Challenge #1 winner.

Eligible donations can be made:

  • Directly to the Foley Freedom Run
  • To a specific runner's fundraising page
  • To a team fundraising page
  • During the registration process

The individual who makes the largest online donation between September 7 and September 13 will win Challenge #1!

The Winners Are:

FIRST PLACE: James Ntanegan SECOND PLACE: Mike Smith

Challenge #2

This challenge begins on Monday, September 14 and ends on Sunday, September 20.

This one is for registered team captains!

The Team Captain who recruits the most new team members between September 14 and September 20 will be our Challenge #2 winner.

Get ready to rally your team, grow your roster, and bring even more energy to the 2026 Foley Freedom Run! Every donation helps support the mission of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation while honoring Jim's legacy.

If you haven’t signed up your team yet, now’s the perfect time, register today at www.foleyrun.org!

Recruit the most new team members by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 20 for a chance to win.

The Winners Are:

Challenge #3

This challenge begins on Monday, September 21 and ends on Sunday, September 27.

This one is for registered fundraising participants!

The Winners Are:

Challenge #4

This challenge begins on Monday, September 28 and ends on Sunday, October 4.

This one is for teams!

The Winners are: