Ronald Cowling loved life. A military veteran, active and a great sense of humor. Fishing and hunting were some of his favorite pastimes. His daughter Rosie was a passion. Rosie shares, “my dad was always my hero growing up. He was that...
who are you
running for?
Every athlete has one race
to run for someone else.
One Medal® is a program that promotes the gift of encouragement and empowerment for people who are going through what appears to be insurmountable adversity. Every athlete has one race and One Medal® to give for someone. Who are you running for?
One Medal® Events

Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal® 5k Run/Walk
August 10,2025
Get inSpired
Every step tells a story. Discover the athletes running for something bigger than themselves.
One Medal for my brother!
Submitted by Nancy Murphy Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico I signed up for Team in Training in October of 2010. This was my 7th event with them. I signed up because my brother was dying of pancreatic cancer. I signed up because he couldn't run anymore so I told him I'd...
Why One Medal?
Life has its own unique struggles for each one of us; they are different for everyone. Natural disasters displace tens of thousands of people each year; accidents and injuries as a result of our own errors or those of others change lives; illnesses and ailments impact...