Doing Hard Things My Way 5K (Virtual Event)
- Date Sun 26th July 2026 - Sat 1st August 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 2nd Annual Doing Hard Things My Way 5K, a vibrant virtual event taking place from July 26 to August 1, 2026, with participants joining from the comfort of their own homes or neighborhoods! This inspiring event, based in Hilton, Monroe, is dedicated to raising awareness and support for individuals living with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
Join countless others in this empowering journey, where every step taken—whether you run, walk, roll, or jog—symbolizes courage and resilience. This year's theme, "Move with Courage," embodies the spirit of Chad Williams, a remarkable adaptive athlete with CP who founded this movement to show that physical challenges do not limit what is possible. By participating in the Doing Hard Things My Way 5K, you not only challenge yourself but also contribute to a larger mission of fostering community, inclusion, and accessibility for those affected by CP. Together, let’s celebrate the strength it takes to keep moving forward and create a brighter future for the Cerebral Palsy community!
Join countless others in this empowering journey, where every step taken—whether you run, walk, roll, or jog—symbolizes courage and resilience. This year's theme, "Move with Courage," embodies the spirit of Chad Williams, a remarkable adaptive athlete with CP who founded this movement to show that physical challenges do not limit what is possible. By participating in the Doing Hard Things My Way 5K, you not only challenge yourself but also contribute to a larger mission of fostering community, inclusion, and accessibility for those affected by CP. Together, let’s celebrate the strength it takes to keep moving forward and create a brighter future for the Cerebral Palsy community!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 2nd Annual Doing Hard Things My Way 5K, a virtual event created to raise awareness and support for individuals living with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
What began as an idea to turn one runners journey into something bigger has grown into a movement centered on courage, resilience, and community.
This event is inspired by Chad Williams, a runner and adaptive athlete with Cerebral Palsy who founded the brand Doing Hard Things My Way to show that physical challenges dont define whats possible.
Chad shares:
_"I started running races to prove what I was capable of, but along the way, I saw that my journey served as hope and inspiration for others who were working through their own hard things. I became a voice for them and for the CP community, and I wanted to carry that furtherto an event like this 5Ktaking something like running that has been so powerful for me and using it as a moment to raise awareness for the Cerebral Palsy community._
_Doing Hard Things My Way isnt just a catchphrase. Its about showing up for yourself, falling and getting back up, moving at your own pace, and rewriting limitsyour way."_
_This years theme is Move with Courage._
Whether you run, walk, roll, jog, or move at your own pace, every participant is part of something biggercoming together to support the Cerebral Palsy community and celebrate the strength it takes to keep moving forward.
Cerebral Palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood, yet its often misunderstood or underrepresented in public spaces. This virtual event aims to:
1. Raise awareness about CP
2. Encourage adaptive athletes
3. Fund future projects that promote community, inclusion, and accessibility
WHAT YOUR PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS
Cerebral Palsy Strong is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides social support for people with CP who are in need of belonging and connection. We aim to serve our community by fueling storytelling and organizing in-person events that address our collective needs, even as those needs evolve with age and life stages. Weve built a fast-growing online platform where connections are formed and hundreds of real-life stories are shared, but we know people are hungry for that to translate offline.
We're working together to create a stronger presence in people's lives but we cant do it alone. We hope you'll join this virtual 5k with your friends and family because our community really needs your support!
OUR MISSION
To build a cerebral palsy community where we make connections and find a sense of belonging while navigating life with a disability.
WE DO THAT BY:
- Featuring real-life stories of people with CP to promote better representation of disabled people in the media and to curate a shared experience.
- Organizing community-led events that celebrate coming together and creating space for discussing challenges and opportunities that are important to the disability community.
- Fostering awareness, education, and understanding about disability, CP Awareness Month, World CP Day and more.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CEREBRAL PALSY STRONG, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE [https://cerebralpalsystrong.org/].
What began as an idea to turn one runners journey into something bigger has grown into a movement centered on courage, resilience, and community.
This event is inspired by Chad Williams, a runner and adaptive athlete with Cerebral Palsy who founded the brand Doing Hard Things My Way to show that physical challenges dont define whats possible.
Chad shares:
_"I started running races to prove what I was capable of, but along the way, I saw that my journey served as hope and inspiration for others who were working through their own hard things. I became a voice for them and for the CP community, and I wanted to carry that furtherto an event like this 5Ktaking something like running that has been so powerful for me and using it as a moment to raise awareness for the Cerebral Palsy community._
_Doing Hard Things My Way isnt just a catchphrase. Its about showing up for yourself, falling and getting back up, moving at your own pace, and rewriting limitsyour way."_
_This years theme is Move with Courage._
Whether you run, walk, roll, jog, or move at your own pace, every participant is part of something biggercoming together to support the Cerebral Palsy community and celebrate the strength it takes to keep moving forward.
Cerebral Palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood, yet its often misunderstood or underrepresented in public spaces. This virtual event aims to:
1. Raise awareness about CP
2. Encourage adaptive athletes
3. Fund future projects that promote community, inclusion, and accessibility
WHAT YOUR PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS
Cerebral Palsy Strong is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides social support for people with CP who are in need of belonging and connection. We aim to serve our community by fueling storytelling and organizing in-person events that address our collective needs, even as those needs evolve with age and life stages. Weve built a fast-growing online platform where connections are formed and hundreds of real-life stories are shared, but we know people are hungry for that to translate offline.
We're working together to create a stronger presence in people's lives but we cant do it alone. We hope you'll join this virtual 5k with your friends and family because our community really needs your support!
OUR MISSION
To build a cerebral palsy community where we make connections and find a sense of belonging while navigating life with a disability.
WE DO THAT BY:
- Featuring real-life stories of people with CP to promote better representation of disabled people in the media and to curate a shared experience.
- Organizing community-led events that celebrate coming together and creating space for discussing challenges and opportunities that are important to the disability community.
- Fostering awareness, education, and understanding about disability, CP Awareness Month, World CP Day and more.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CEREBRAL PALSY STRONG, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE [https://cerebralpalsystrong.org/].
Races
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Doing Hard Things My Way - Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
We encourage you to get out there and finish this 5K your way or get together with a group and have some fun in your local community! While you're out there supporting people like Chad with cerebral palsy, we'll highlight your stories on Cerebral Palsy Strong's Instagram all week long so don't forget to tag @cerebralpalsystrong in your posts and stories and use #DoingHardThingsMyWay5K and #CPStrong
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