Legacy Run: The #KingJack 71 Miles of Love Challenge
- Date Wed 1st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $12.86
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Legacy Run: The #KingJack 71 Miles of Love Challenge" happening from October 1 to October 31, 2025, in Richmond, Henrico. This unique event invites participants to walk or run a collective distance of 71 miles, celebrating the legacy of Jack Carey, a passionate advocate for empowering young men as they embark on their professional journeys. By participating, you’ll be part of a mission that promotes confidence and success, providing well-fitted suits and valuable learning experiences to young men through initiatives like the Thurgood Marshall Public Charter School's My Brother's Keeper Program.
Not only does this event pay tribute to Jack Carey's vision, but it also supports A Pink Christmas, a nonprofit dedicated to breast cancer survivors of color under 40. Whether you choose to run, walk, or contribute through donations, your involvement will help honor Jack's legacy and make a tangible difference in the lives of these young men. Together, let’s ensure they are well-prepared to face their futures with confidence and pride!
Not only does this event pay tribute to Jack Carey's vision, but it also supports A Pink Christmas, a nonprofit dedicated to breast cancer survivors of color under 40. Whether you choose to run, walk, or contribute through donations, your involvement will help honor Jack's legacy and make a tangible difference in the lives of these young men. Together, let’s ensure they are well-prepared to face their futures with confidence and pride!
Organiser's Description
71 Miles of Love: Walking/Running for a Father's Legacy and the Future of Our Youth
Join us for "The #KingJack 71 Miles of Love Challenge", a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Jack Carey, a man who believed that how you present yourself can shape your future. This event is more than just another walk/runit's a mission to continue Jack's passion for empowering young men to put their best foot forward in life. Jack Carey was a firm believer that every young man deserves the confidence that comes with wearing a well-fitted suit, especially as they embark on their professional journeys.
All proceeds from this challenge will be donated to our Initiative to provide suites and learning experiences to young men and to the Thurgood Marshall Public Charter School My Brother's Keeper Program, which provides high school students with suits to wear for job interviews, graduation, and other important life events. Through this initiative, we aim to equip young men with the attire and the confidence they need to succeed as they transition from high school to the next chapter of their lives. The King Jack 71 miles challenge is also a proud supporter of A Pink Christmas, a non-profit organization for breast cancer survivors of color under 40 years old.
Whether you run, walk, or support through donation, your participation will help us honor Jack Carey's legacy and make a meaningful impact on the lives of these young men. Together, we can ensure that they are not only dressed for success but also ready to embrace their futures with confidence and pride.
Join us for "The #KingJack 71 Miles of Love Challenge", a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Jack Carey, a man who believed that how you present yourself can shape your future. This event is more than just another walk/runit's a mission to continue Jack's passion for empowering young men to put their best foot forward in life. Jack Carey was a firm believer that every young man deserves the confidence that comes with wearing a well-fitted suit, especially as they embark on their professional journeys.
All proceeds from this challenge will be donated to our Initiative to provide suites and learning experiences to young men and to the Thurgood Marshall Public Charter School My Brother's Keeper Program, which provides high school students with suits to wear for job interviews, graduation, and other important life events. Through this initiative, we aim to equip young men with the attire and the confidence they need to succeed as they transition from high school to the next chapter of their lives. The King Jack 71 miles challenge is also a proud supporter of A Pink Christmas, a non-profit organization for breast cancer survivors of color under 40 years old.
Whether you run, walk, or support through donation, your participation will help us honor Jack Carey's legacy and make a meaningful impact on the lives of these young men. Together, we can ensure that they are not only dressed for success but also ready to embrace their futures with confidence and pride.
Races
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The #KingJack 71 Miles of Love Challenge (Virtual)
Incl. $0.86 Fee
$12.86
To provide proof of your miles please download and track using this link https://strava.app.link/3aCKIVAIyWb
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