One Medal for Danny
Submitted by Jenniyuh who ran in the One Medal 5K I give this medal to my grandpa’s brother, Danny Sanchez. He died on his motorcycle when he was hit by a drunk driver.. I want to dedicate this medal to him to raise awareness about drunk driving. Danny loved people...
One Medal for Loren Dils
Submitted by Geri-Lynn I will be running the 2025 Lilly Barrack Ladies Night One Medal 5k in memory of my cousin, Loren Dils. Loren was a 2011 University of New Mexico Hall of Honor inductee and a longtime assistant Lobo Tennis coach, who died on 11/3/21 at the age of...
One Medal for Emory
I am hiking for (and with) my mini donkey, Emory. I first met Emory a couple years ago at an equine rescue that I worked at. Emory was rescued by the livestock division of the police due to abuse/neglect and was extremely fearful around people. He would shake in the...
One Medal For Bataan
The Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range is a one of those races that captured my attention many years ago. My daughter Casey and I ran and finished the “Heavy Half” of 14.5 miles. The event is more than a marathon,...
One Medal for Natalia
Submitted by Heidy A. This year, as I lace up my shoes and prepare to run the Space Coast Marathon, I’m dedicating every single step to my daughter, Natalia – the light of my life, my inspiration, and my guiding star. Natalia is going through something that many of us...
Running for Jong Yong Park
I am running for my father, Jong Yong Park, who is a resilient human being and the greatest father. He was a World War II orphan, a child homeless, and later he became an entrepreneur providing safe home for his family. He provided college tuitions for many...
One Medal for Cliff
Submitted by Andrea B: I ran my 1st Space Coast Marahon in 2012. It was an absolutly amazing race. It was the first full marathon that I had ever completed. In 2013, my friend Cliff was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Cliff and I worked together. He became like a...
One Medal for Pop
My. Son, Kyle and I ran this 5K event in honor of my husband and his Father who is a life-long avid runner. He ran 13 marathons, 6 half's, and several 5Ks. He has battled cancer the last 5 years and is still hanging in there. We were honored to run your 5K event in...
One Medal for the Family
Nick M. ran the Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5K for several reasons. Here are his reasons in his own words... This run is dedicated to my family members struggling with addiction. I run to suffer with you to show we can get past pain if we don’t give up. I...
The Rio Grande Half for my dad
I ran to celebrate my dad.The last August 13 I ran the Rio Grande Half Marathon. Previously, months before, I saw a race that will form a part of my marathon training and I saw in the Rio Grande web site the collaboration with One Medal. I found it a great motivation...
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