One Medal for Leo Legend!!!

One Medal for Leo Legend!!!

Brigitte ran the 2026 Rio Grande One Medal 5k on August 9, 2026 for her son Leo. I am running this 5K for my son Leo! At 20 weeks pregnant I found out that my son was going to be born with a cleft lip and palate. He decided to grace us early by making my...

One Medal for THawk

One Medal for THawk

Geri Lynn ran the 2026 Rio Grande One Medal 5k on August 9, 2026 in memory of Trey, who died in May, 2026 of childhood cancer.  Here is a memoir provided by his mother, Karole & cousin, Saraht: Trey Edmonds was truly a one-of-a-kind soul. He was...

One Medal for a Co-Worker

One Medal for a Co-Worker

My co-worker who is an avid hiker and indoor rock climber was recently involved in a horrific accident. She fell 40 feet while at an indoor gym. She has spent the past 5 weeks in a trauma ICU in very serious condition. Her anticipated recovery time is 6 months to a...

One Medal for Roseanne

One Medal for Roseanne

I am running the Lilly Barrack Ladies Night One Medal 5K out of respect for my friend Roseanne M. and her late daughter Emily. Roseanne and her family lost Emily to Angiosarcoma in January of 2022. Emily was only 27 years old and was a wonderfully loving, kind,...

One Medal for Aksel

One Medal for Aksel

Aksel a 14 year old boy was diagnosed May 2025 with a rare bone cancer. April 2025 we raced together at the Tombstone Desert Donkey Dash. In April 2026 I ran the Tombstone Desert Donkey Dash, missing my running buddy from 2025. In May 2026 I will be running in...

USAFit Albuquerque

USAFit Albuquerque

One Medal x USAFit Albuquerque: Who are you running for? One Medal is proud to be a 2026 sponsor of USAFIT Albuquerque. We believe progress doesn’t happen alone—it happens when someone shows up, encourages you on, and reminds you that the effort matters. USAFit...

One Medal for Tori

One Medal for Tori

I am running the Rio Grande One Medal 5k for my daughter Tori, who is serving in the United States Air Force. She is currently deployed overseas. Even from across the world, she continues to be my greatest source of strength. Her courage, dedication, and unwavering...

One Medal for Danny

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

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...

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In January 2010, I started a journey of encouragement for others with a two-mile training run for my first marathon. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to run numerous endurance races as an encouragement for others. This website is where we share One Medal moments with a spirit of encouragement and motivation.

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