Graybar Gives Back 2026
- Date Fri 9th October 2026 - Sun 11th October 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an uplifting weekend of fun and fitness at the Graybar Gives Back event, taking place from Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th, 2026, in the vibrant city of St. Louis! This exciting run/walk event is dedicated to supporting the Graybar Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to employees facing unexpected hardships. Participants can choose their own adventure—run, walk, bike, or swim—across various distances, making it the perfect opportunity to gather friends, family, or coworkers for a good cause.
Join in the movement anytime between October 10th and 12th to show your support and help raise funds for those in need. The top three finishers in each race category will be rewarded with fantastic Amazon gift cards, so bring your A-game! Plus, every registered participant will receive a race-day shirt, ensuring you look great while making a difference. Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to a worthy cause while enjoying a weekend of camaraderie and community spirit in St. Louis!
Join in the movement anytime between October 10th and 12th to show your support and help raise funds for those in need. The top three finishers in each race category will be rewarded with fantastic Amazon gift cards, so bring your A-game! Plus, every registered participant will receive a race-day shirt, ensuring you look great while making a difference. Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to a worthy cause while enjoying a weekend of camaraderie and community spirit in St. Louis!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A RUN/WALK THAT HELPS SUPPORT THE GRAYBAR FAMILY FOUNDATION
WHAT IS THE GRAYBAR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE MISSION OF THE GRAYBAR FAMILY FOUNDATION (GFF) IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL HELP TO ACTIVE EMPLOYEES DEALING WITH UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS FOR REASONS BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. OVER THE YEARS, GFF HAS HELPED EMPLOYEES FACING ADVERSITY FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, SUCH AS FAMILY HEALTH ISSUES, DEATHS, FIRES AND NATURAL DISASTERS. GFF IS CONTROLLED AND ADMINISTERED BY NON-GRAYBAR EMPLOYEES. IT IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT RELIES SOLELY ON TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION. EMPLOYEE REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. THE GFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GRATEFUL FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY OF THE GRAYBAR COMMUNITY.
2022 RESULTS: $17,087 | 2023 RESULTS: $22,704 | 2024 RESULTS: $22,063 | 2022 RESULTS: $22,800
EVENT INFO
THIS IS A FUN EVENT THAT YOU CAN COMPLETE ANY WAY YOU WANT! RUN, WALK, BIKE, SWIM, ETC. JUST PICK YOUR DISTANCE AND GET MOVING FOR A GOOD CAUSE.
COMPLETE THE RUN/WALK ANYTIME BETWEEN OCTOBER 10-12 AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOIN. GATHER YOUR COWORKERS AND ORGANIZE A GROUP EVENT AT A LOCAL PARK. GET CREATIVE! THEN SNAP A PICTURE OF YOU OR YOUR GROUP AFTER THE EVENT AND UPLOAD IT USING THE "PHOTOS" LINK ON THE MAIN PAGE. YOU MAY BE FEATURED IN THE NEXT OUTLOOK!
PRIZES
AMAZON GIFT CARDS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE FINISHERS IN EACH RACE CATEGORY FOR THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EVENTS. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED THE WEEK AFTER THE RACE AND GIFT CARDS WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS LINKED TO THEIR REGISTRATION.
1ST PLACE MEN'S/WOMEN'S 10K & 5K
_$100 AMAZON GIFT CARD _
2ND PLACE MEN'S/WOMEN'S 10K & 5K
_$50 __AMAZON GIFT CARD_
3RD PLACE MEN'S/WOMEN'S 10K & 5K
_$30 AMAZON GIFT CARD _
TRACKING OPTION WITH GARMIN DEVICE
IF YOU HAVE A GARMIN APP, YOU CAN CONNECT WITH FELLOW GRAYBAR EMPLOYEES BY LOGGING INTO CONNECT.GARMIN.COM [https://connect.garmin.com/] THEN SEARCHING FOR "GRAYBAR" IN THE CONNECTIONS SECTION.
RESULTS
ADD YOUR RESULTS TO THE WEBSITE BY OCTOBER 19TH USING THE "RESULTS" TAB AT THE TOP OF THE MAIN PAGE TO BE ENTERED IN THE CONTEST.
T-SHIRTS
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE-DAY SHIRT.
PARTICIPANTS WHO SUBMIT REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPTEMBER 14TH ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE THEIR EVENT SHIRTS BY RACE DAY DUE TO SHIPPING DELAYS.
_THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE GRAYBAR FAMILY FOUNDATION! _
WHAT IS THE GRAYBAR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE MISSION OF THE GRAYBAR FAMILY FOUNDATION (GFF) IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL HELP TO ACTIVE EMPLOYEES DEALING WITH UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS FOR REASONS BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. OVER THE YEARS, GFF HAS HELPED EMPLOYEES FACING ADVERSITY FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, SUCH AS FAMILY HEALTH ISSUES, DEATHS, FIRES AND NATURAL DISASTERS. GFF IS CONTROLLED AND ADMINISTERED BY NON-GRAYBAR EMPLOYEES. IT IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT RELIES SOLELY ON TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION. EMPLOYEE REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. THE GFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GRATEFUL FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY OF THE GRAYBAR COMMUNITY.
2022 RESULTS: $17,087 | 2023 RESULTS: $22,704 | 2024 RESULTS: $22,063 | 2022 RESULTS: $22,800
EVENT INFO
THIS IS A FUN EVENT THAT YOU CAN COMPLETE ANY WAY YOU WANT! RUN, WALK, BIKE, SWIM, ETC. JUST PICK YOUR DISTANCE AND GET MOVING FOR A GOOD CAUSE.
COMPLETE THE RUN/WALK ANYTIME BETWEEN OCTOBER 10-12 AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOIN. GATHER YOUR COWORKERS AND ORGANIZE A GROUP EVENT AT A LOCAL PARK. GET CREATIVE! THEN SNAP A PICTURE OF YOU OR YOUR GROUP AFTER THE EVENT AND UPLOAD IT USING THE "PHOTOS" LINK ON THE MAIN PAGE. YOU MAY BE FEATURED IN THE NEXT OUTLOOK!
PRIZES
AMAZON GIFT CARDS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE FINISHERS IN EACH RACE CATEGORY FOR THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EVENTS. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED THE WEEK AFTER THE RACE AND GIFT CARDS WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS LINKED TO THEIR REGISTRATION.
1ST PLACE MEN'S/WOMEN'S 10K & 5K
_$100 AMAZON GIFT CARD _
2ND PLACE MEN'S/WOMEN'S 10K & 5K
_$50 __AMAZON GIFT CARD_
3RD PLACE MEN'S/WOMEN'S 10K & 5K
_$30 AMAZON GIFT CARD _
TRACKING OPTION WITH GARMIN DEVICE
IF YOU HAVE A GARMIN APP, YOU CAN CONNECT WITH FELLOW GRAYBAR EMPLOYEES BY LOGGING INTO CONNECT.GARMIN.COM [https://connect.garmin.com/] THEN SEARCHING FOR "GRAYBAR" IN THE CONNECTIONS SECTION.
RESULTS
ADD YOUR RESULTS TO THE WEBSITE BY OCTOBER 19TH USING THE "RESULTS" TAB AT THE TOP OF THE MAIN PAGE TO BE ENTERED IN THE CONTEST.
T-SHIRTS
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE-DAY SHIRT.
PARTICIPANTS WHO SUBMIT REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPTEMBER 14TH ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE THEIR EVENT SHIRTS BY RACE DAY DUE TO SHIPPING DELAYS.
_THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE GRAYBAR FAMILY FOUNDATION! _
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
OPENS 27 JULChallenge yourself and go for a 10K! (6.2 miles) Sponsored by: Eaton, Current by GE, Hubbell, Schneider Electric, Panduit, Cooper Lighting, Acuity Brands -
5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
OPENS 27 JULGet moving with a 5K (3.1 miles) Sponsored by: Eaton, Current by GE, Hubbell, Schneider Electric, Panduit, Cooper Lighting, Acuity Brands -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
OPENS 27 JULSign up for our 1 mile fun walk/run! Sponsored by: Eaton, Current by GE, Hubbell, Schneider Electric, Panduit, Cooper Lighting, Acuity Brands
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