The Skyline Challenge

The Skyline Challenge

"Run Today...Enrich a Life Tomorrow!"

You can make a difference in the lives of children in our local area today go to    www.active.com/donate/theskylinechallenge impact a life of a child!

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• Silver $25.00
• Gold $50.00
• Platinum $75.00

Not only is this a running event that, in its own right, is an epic adventure, but is also a running event to raise money for foster children of Warren County. Currently, there are over 60 children in foster care right here in Warren Co.  Because of the lack of foster families and proper funding, many are placed in residential facilities and group homes throughout the state.   Family ties and close connections that enrich our daily lives are not something that these children have to look forward to, but instead they only bring back bad memories and feeling of being forsaken and forgotten. There are real children with real needs right here in our backyard.

The reason why we runners do what we do is that we understand that life is not about just surviving but it is all about thriving!  For most of these children, however, surviving is all they are exposed to.  The simple daily things that enrich the lives of young people like Class Rings, running shoes, money for class trips, the list goes on and on… for these children they are told the money is  “not in the budget”.   This sad state of affairs presents to us as a running community with a great opportunity!  The Skyline Challenge, working in partnership with the Warren County Department of Social Services, will see to it that all proceeds from this event will go directly to these children, showing them that their community hasn’t forgotten them and that we really do care! 

Race Director’s Note:

As a runner, marathoner, Ultra-marathoner, a citizen of Warren County, and a father of seven (that’s not a typo-two of my children were adopted through Warren County); I can think of no greater cause for which to run a race!    That’s why I can whole-heartily promise you that running this race will make a real and powerful difference in the lives of Warren Co. children.  I also can promise you a race with distinction. We are not going after large numbers (The Skyline Challenge has a 500 runner limit) but we are devoted to quality in everything we do. As a runner, I have sought to apply everything that I have liked about races that I have run and taken out everything that I did not enjoy. For instance, there will be, on-line registration, same day race packet pick-up, and high quality endurance microfiber polyester t-shirts from Mountain Hard Wear  Inc., and a post race party that is actually worth staying for, just to name a few. In short our goal is to make The Skyline Challenge the best small running event that you have ever been to!  I believe that the purpose for which we are holding this event demands it. There is also a program in which you as a runner can raise additional funds through sponsorships for this noble cause. (See our Show your Support page.)   Any questions, comments, or suggestions please feel free to contact me personally at 540-660-1402.

Until then Run with Purpose!

James Hinton

Race Director

Phone# 540-660-1402

A Special Thanks To Our Title Sponsors