Run Toward the Future 5K

Run Toward the Future 5K Race Information

<h2><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>2026 INFORMATION COMING SOON</strong></span></h2> <h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Ready - Set - Run Towards the Future!</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join the Oher Foundation on <b>Saturday, September 27 </b>for our 2nd Annual Run Towards the Future 5K, a community event where every step makes a difference.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Founded by NFL Super Bowl champion and best-selling author Michael Oher, the Oher Foundation empowers underprivileged youth with the resources, mentorship, and support they need to pursue their dreams. By participating in this race, you&#39;re helping young people in our community move toward a brighter, stronger future.</span></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Event Highlights:</span></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5K Run/Walk, open to all ages and fitness levels</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race t-shirt</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Finisher medal</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Drawstring bag</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Sponsor goodies and fun for the whole family</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">All proceeds benefit youth through the Oher Foundation</span></li></ul> <p><em><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Together, we can Run Towards the Future, one step at a time.</span></em><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></p> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Race Information:</strong></span></h3> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Date: </strong>Saturday, September 27</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Location: </strong>Edwin Warner Park</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Start Time: </strong>8:00 AM</span></li></ul> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Packet Pickup:</strong></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">All participants are required to pick up their race packet containing their bib number and participant shirt prior to the race. </span></p> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Early Packet Pickup: </strong></span></h5> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">For your convenience, an early packet pick-up will take place on <span style="font-weight:bolder">Friday, September 26</span> from <span style="font-weight:bolder">1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Fleet Feet Brentwood, 330 Franklin Rd Suite 262B Brentwood, TN 37027</span>. Stop by during that time to grab your race materials and take advantage of a special in-store offer—$10 off a $50 purchase during packet pick-up hours.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">We strongly encourage participants to pick up their race packets prior to race day to make race morning go as smoothly as possible and avoid long lines on race morning.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Race Day Packet Pickup:</strong> Packet pickup will be available near the start line starting at 7:00 AM on race morning for those who do not pick up their packets in advance. If you are planning to pick up on race morning, early arrival is highly recommended to avoid potential start delays. </span></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Finisher Medals &amp; Awards: </strong></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">All participants of the Run Toward the Future 5K will receive a commemorative finisher&#39;s medal!  </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Awards will also be given to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-----</span></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>About Michael Oher</strong></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Michael Oher, Founder of the <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://www.oherfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Oher Foundation</a>, is a heartfelt storyteller, #1 Draft pick and NFL Super Bowl Champion who is dedicating his life to making a difference in the lives of kids who need it most. As someone who has personal experience with facing the adversities created by the seemingly inescapable cycles of poverty and homelessness, Michael is choosing to take a stand for the socio-economically disadvantaged youth who are so often overlooked and forgotten.  </span></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>About the Oher Foundation</strong></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://www.oherfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Oher Foundation</a> is dedicated to providing resources and support to underprivileged youth in our community. The Oher Foundation intends to empower socio-economically disadvantaged youth by providing them the opportunities and support they need to overcome poverty through education, mentorship, and community. </span></p>