Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Run/Walk

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week is March 8-14, 2026 and dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring motivation to make change for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), while drawing attention to this disease of the central nervous system. The cause is unknown, and there is no definitive cure however, there are many effective treatments, so those afflicted with MS should not lose hope. This race is all about raising awareness by fundraising, and getting behind those scientists that seek to advance our understanding of MS. So help spread awareness and contribute to research that will someday provide a cure by doing what you love....running or walking! This race benefits: Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA). HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN Register for the race.Complete a 1k, 5K, 10k or Half Marathon run/walk any time between March 8-14, 2026.Submit your time to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate.Your medal (and shirt if purchased) will be shipped directly to you.Feel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group to share and celebrate with other participants. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I print my bib?  Once you register, you will receive an email with your bib number and option to print.How do I print my finisher certificate? Once you submit your time after completing the race, there will be an option to print your finisher certificate.Do I have to submit my time to get my swag? No, submitting your time is optional, your medal and shirt (if purchased) will be mailed to you.How do I track and submit my time? You can use any time tracking app available in the app store to keep track of your time. Submitting your time is simply manually entering your completed time on the results page. You can spread your distance over time if needed.Can I create a team? During registration, you will have the option to create a team name. Share your team name with others so when they go to register, they look for your team name to join.Do all team members have to run/walk together? No, that is the great part about a virtual race! Each team member can run/walk at their own pace on their own time.Do all team members have to do the same distance? No, each team member can choose to do their own distance.When will I get my medal and/or shirt? Medals will start to ship the first week of February through the end of the race. Shirts ordered by February 15th will arrive in time for the race. Shirts ordered after February 15th are not guaranteed to arrive by March 8th.