Race for FYR
Run for Resilience
Forging Youth Resilience is proud to be an official charity partner for races in 2025!
Get outside of your comfort zone and join Team FYR in running one of our endurance races. Your participation will help promote our mission to empower young people to build physical and mental strength for life. Funds raised are critical to our operations that will help further our reach to serve more youth nationwide.
Monica Slivka,
2024 Chicago Half Marathon Runner
“As a dedicated mom, I was proud to run the Chicago Spring Half Marathon for FYR. I have two toddlers, and crossing the finish line was not just a personal triumph but a powerful example for my kids to stay active. I prioritize fitness and I recognize the influence positive role models can have on youth. This journey also serves as inspiration for fellow moms. Together, we raised $2,000 in a short time, highlighting our community’s generosity and commitment to supporting FYR!”
Feature Race: TCS NYC Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world. Held on November 2, 2025, this race will feature the world’s top professional athletes and a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners.
Team FYR runners receive guaranteed entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Raise a minimum of $5,000 to support FYR’s mission of empowering young people to build physical and mental strength for life!
2025 Race Calendar
Shamrock Run Portland
Portland, OR
March 16, 2025
Race options:
- Kids Leprechaun Lap 1K
- Stride walk (individual or team)
- 5K (individual or team)
- 8K (individual or team)
- Half marathon
Cigna Denver Colfax Marathon
Denver, CO
May 17-18, 2025
Race options:
- 5k
- Urban 10-miler
- Half marathon
- Full marathon
- 5-person marathon relay
medtronic twin cities marathon + 10K
tcs nyc marathon
Registered to run a race that's not on the list?
You can still run to support FYR!
Contact Christina at christina@forgingyouth.org to join our team as a trailblazer and forge a new path to supporting FYR with the race of your choice.
Start a Club
Work directly with youth!
Do you share our mission of empowering young people to build physical and mental strength for life? Consider starting a Local Club!
Get Involved
There are many opportunities to get involved:
- Donate a Percentage from your Local Event
- Create a Scholarship
- Donate Gear, Equipment, Talent
- Support a Local Club
Donate
Every dollar helps us empower youth.
We rely on donations and fundraising efforts to provide opportunities for our youth athletes and Local Clubs.