AwareNow 'Because I Can' Virtual 5K
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring AwareNow 'Because I Can' Virtual 5K on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Owosso, Shiawassee! This isn't just another run; it's a powerful story in motion that invites participants from around the globe to run or walk in support of the impactful 'Because I Can' documentary. This film highlights the incredible lives of those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), showcasing their grit, strength, and determination.
With a fundraising goal of $150,000, this virtual event empowers everyone to support a cause that affects millions while helping the film reach its finish line and prepare for a national tour starting in March 2026. A virtual run allows you to participate on your own schedule and at your own pace, whether it's on a favorite trail, city sidewalk, or treadmill. Track your distance, share your experience, and celebrate your contributions to a vital cause. By joining the 'Because I Can' 5K, you're not just running—you're stepping up for a meaningful narrative and becoming a part of a community dedicated to raising awareness for MS. Lace up your shoes and get ready to make a difference!
With a fundraising goal of $150,000, this virtual event empowers everyone to support a cause that affects millions while helping the film reach its finish line and prepare for a national tour starting in March 2026. A virtual run allows you to participate on your own schedule and at your own pace, whether it's on a favorite trail, city sidewalk, or treadmill. Track your distance, share your experience, and celebrate your contributions to a vital cause. By joining the 'Because I Can' 5K, you're not just running—you're stepping up for a meaningful narrative and becoming a part of a community dedicated to raising awareness for MS. Lace up your shoes and get ready to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
THIS ISNT JUST ANOTHER RUN.
THIS IS A STORY IN MOTION.
AND IM INVITING YOU TO BE PART OF IT.__
THE 'BECAUSE I CAN' VIRTUAL 5K IS A GLOBAL EVENT INVITING PARTICIPANTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO RUN OR WALK IN SUPPORT OF THE 'BECAUSE I CAN' DOCUMENTARY. THIS POWERFUL FILM FOLLOWS THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING WITH MS, TELLING STORIES OF GRIT, STRENGTH, AND DETERMINATION.
WITH A FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $150,000, THE VIRTUAL RUN EMPOWERS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE TO SUPPORT A CAUSE THAT IMPACTS MILLIONS WHILE HELPING THIS FILM CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE, 'BECAUSE I CAN' WILL PREPARE FOR A NATIONAL TOUR. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY, THE FILM WILL BE SCREENED AT EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY BEGINNING IN MARCH 2026 TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE MS COMMUNITY.
SO, WHAT IS A 'VIRTUAL RUN'?
A virtual run is a race you complete on your own schedule and at your own pace. Run or walk from anywhere your favorite trail, a city sidewalk, or a treadmill. You track your own distance, share your experience, and celebrate knowing that your steps support a powerful story and an important cause.
JOIN US.
Again the 'Because I Can' 5K isnt just another run. Its a call to action. Its a chance to put your feet on the pavement for something bigger than yourself. This run helps fund the production of a powerful, real, and raw film that shares the human side of MS. By joining us, you're not just participating in a global event you're becoming part of the story.
THIS IS A STORY IN MOTION.
AND IM INVITING YOU TO BE PART OF IT.__
THE 'BECAUSE I CAN' VIRTUAL 5K IS A GLOBAL EVENT INVITING PARTICIPANTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO RUN OR WALK IN SUPPORT OF THE 'BECAUSE I CAN' DOCUMENTARY. THIS POWERFUL FILM FOLLOWS THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING WITH MS, TELLING STORIES OF GRIT, STRENGTH, AND DETERMINATION.
WITH A FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $150,000, THE VIRTUAL RUN EMPOWERS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE TO SUPPORT A CAUSE THAT IMPACTS MILLIONS WHILE HELPING THIS FILM CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE, 'BECAUSE I CAN' WILL PREPARE FOR A NATIONAL TOUR. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY, THE FILM WILL BE SCREENED AT EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY BEGINNING IN MARCH 2026 TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE MS COMMUNITY.
SO, WHAT IS A 'VIRTUAL RUN'?
A virtual run is a race you complete on your own schedule and at your own pace. Run or walk from anywhere your favorite trail, a city sidewalk, or a treadmill. You track your own distance, share your experience, and celebrate knowing that your steps support a powerful story and an important cause.
JOIN US.
Again the 'Because I Can' 5K isnt just another run. Its a call to action. Its a chance to put your feet on the pavement for something bigger than yourself. This run helps fund the production of a powerful, real, and raw film that shares the human side of MS. By joining us, you're not just participating in a global event you're becoming part of the story.
Races
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AwareNow 'Because I Can' Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Official 'Because I Can' Medal
$27.50
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