Up and Running Again

Let’s see some photos of YOU sporting our URA hats! Tag us and we will feature you in our story! #nationalhatday #homeless2halfmarathon

It’s National Hat Day! Which is your favorite? Any wishes for future URA hat types/designs?

Many experienced hardship in 2020, but in the midst of job loss, one former runner was reminded of the lessons she learned through Up and Running Again. She sent us an encouraging note this week stating, "The program taught me to never give up and to always push forward no matter how hard things get and that has always stuck with me till this day... It was a lifetime experience that I will never forget." We hope this message is an encouragement to you too. Keep it up!

While we don’t think new goals and resolutions should only be created at the beginning of the new year, we recognize that this is when people often reflect on what they want to do next year. What goals or plans do you have going forward in the year?

More Medal Monday photos!

Because of many of you, we not only met, but exceeded our $40,000 year-end goal. We praise God for His provision through your support and partnership and pray His blessings for you and your family in 2021. Happy New Year!

Medal Monday! Check out these proud smiles and the medals that @bayshoretri created for the half marathon! . . #homeless2halfmarathon #medalmonday #finishers

Not even wet and rainy conditions could dampen our spirits yesterday! We are thankful for all the volunteers that encouraged the runners along the way, whether running alongside them, working at an aid station, or taking photos and cheering! You brought a smile and an extra ounce of energy in our steps!

Our team from @lbrescuemission and @ocrescuemission overcame some pretty tough conditions today with strong wind, rain and cold to finish the half marathon. We hope they see that they can get through even those rough patches in life and overcome! We are thankful to @bayshoretri for creating this race for us and giving us an opportunity when races are scarce. We are swimming in photos...so be ready for a photo dump in the coming week! But it was definitely worthy of celebrating for a week! . . . #homeless2halfmarathon #race #halfmarathon #overcome #perserverance #achieveyourgoals #roughconditions

Pre race photo and prayer! To God be the glory! Thanks Bayshore Triathlon & Events for supporting us!

Race pep talk from Coach Nick!

We were able to have our banquet tonight for our groups from @ocrescuemission and @lbrescuemission! Thank you @graceorangechurch for allowing us to use your outdoor canopy space! We were privileged to have Pastor @ericwakeling speak! What a wonderful night to celebrate these runners achievement! . . . #homeless2halfmarathon #banquet #endofseason #racetomorrow #celebration #finishstrong

In honor of Election Day, Coach Nick had his team at @lbrescuemission vote on Tuesday for who on the team should win the Excellence Award! . One person is chosen per team each season who shows excellence throughout the season in character, improvement, attendance, and every other aspect. You’ll have to wait til the banquet tomorrow night to know the results . . .... . #homeless2halfmarathon #award #banquet #excellence #integrity #character #hardwork #election #vote See more

Last training day before the race for the @ocrescuemission team...and fortunately there is a DD a mile down the road. Now that’s how to end a season! . @garyaregalado . #homeless2halfmarathon #donuts #donutrun #endofseason #finishstrong #raceready #dunkindonuts

How’s everyone doing? Which exercise do you need the most of this week?

Our team from @ocrescuemission celebrated the culmination of the season on Saturday with pancakes! Oh...and an 11 mile run! Thanks Jon Walker for the breakfast! We can hardly believe our half marathon is in 3 days!! . By the way, @bayshoretri could use some volunteer help on course for our half marathon on Sat. This is a great way to cheer on the runners and help out. Let us know if you are interested! . #homeless2halfmarathon #seasonfinale #pancakebreakfast

Bayshore Triathlon & Events is looking for any volunteers that want to help out at an aid station during the half marathon our team is doing in Long Beach. They need help at Aid station #2 on the pier. They would need volunteers there by 645am. Let us know if you are available and we will get you in contact with the race directors.

We want to thank everyone who attended our annual Up And Running Again Cornhole Tournament!! It was great to see everyone enjoying a night out to support our mission and seeing the players who take their cornhole seriously with beads of sweat on their brow! Congratulations to our winners Chris Dunham and Trevor Saunders. ... Our runners up were Seth Holbrook and Aiden VanEck. See you all next year!! #homeless2halfmarathon #cornhole #supportura See more

When the air quality was too poor on Tuesday to run, instead of cancelling practice, Coach Nick said, I am having them run 6 miles on the treadmill as homework. I gave them 2 days to complete it! Mike got his done on the mission treadmill and then when the air quality improved today, Jen did hers solo outside! We are so impressed with their work ethic and can’t wait to see how this carries over into other areas of their lives. . . . #homeless2halfmarathon #workforit #dedication #hardwork #eyesontheprize #discipline #treadmillrun #dreadmill #getitdone #youhavetowantit #wheretheresawilltheresaway