Run with Ronnie
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Past event
8:30 AM CDT
Montgomery, Alabama
$30.00–$35.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming event, "Run with Ronnie," taking place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Montgomery at the beautiful Saint James Church. This special day features a 5k race starting at 7:30 AM, followed by a 1 Mile Fun Run, where participants will come together to support Ronnie Shaw in his courageous battle against ALS. With all proceeds benefiting Ronnie and his family, as well as research for an ALS cure, this event not only promotes fitness but also fosters a sense of community and compassion.
The course winds around the scenic area near Saint James Church, providing a perfect backdrop for runners and walkers of all ages. Whether you're sprinting for speed or strolling with family, your participation will make a meaningful impact. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor Ronnie’s spirit and contribute to a worthy cause. Secure your spot today, and let's run together to raise awareness and funds for ALS!
The course winds around the scenic area near Saint James Church, providing a perfect backdrop for runners and walkers of all ages. Whether you're sprinting for speed or strolling with family, your participation will make a meaningful impact. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor Ronnie’s spirit and contribute to a worthy cause. Secure your spot today, and let's run together to raise awareness and funds for ALS!
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Races
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1 Mile Run
T-Shirt, RWR Sticker, & RWR Race Bib
Great for anyone who wants to come out to support Ronnie and ALS.
Entries closed8:30 AM CDT
$30.00
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5k Fun Run
T-Shirt, RWR Sticker, & RWR Race Bib
Lace up. If you want to test your endurance, this run is perfect for you. (No official time will be kept)
Entries closed8:30 AM CDT
$35.00
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Virtual 5k
VirtualT-Shirt, RWR Sticker, & RWR Race Bib
Can't attend in person? No problem! Sign up here to support the cause and join us from wherever you are. All participants will receive a race day t-shirt and are encouraged to run for Ronnie!
Entries closed8:30 AM CDT
$35.00
Organiser's description
EVENT
Join us on September 23,2023 at Saint James Church for a 5k or 1 Mile Fun Run to Support Ronnie Shaw in his fight against ALS. All proceeds go to supporting Ronnie, his family, and finding a cure to ALS. 5k starts @ 7:30am and the 1 Mile Fun Run will follow. MORE EVENT DETAILS BELOW.
RONNIE'S STORY
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT OUR DAD:
Born and raised in Eclectic, Alabama, Ronnie is the youngest of three children. They didnt have much growing up but what they did have was a love for the Lord. This would really come in handy later in life. He started playing the piano and singing at a very early age and was the proverbial class clown in school. Lucky for those who know him, this has not changed. He was born to entertain, whether its playing the piano and singing with the Yard Dogs, or simply making people laugh. He attended Troy University for three semesters where at least 100 people would gather at the fraternity house to hear the Elton John of their generation. He met and married our wonderful mother, Sandy, at age 21, who ultimately opened the door to the insurance industry for him. He would eventually open his own agency in 1999 and has achieved countless awards (and still counting) throughout his career. They now have two kids and six grandkids who keep them quite busy.
His love for the Lord and his family is unparalleled, and it is no secret that he is quite literally the best person we know. He stores gift cards in his car should he stumble upon someone in need. When we send him a story of someone who is going through a difficult time, he immediately asks for their go fund me page.
THE DIAGNOSIS:
In June 2021 he noticed he was having difficulty with his speech. Initially, this was happening on and off but over time it steadily got worse. After seeing his local neurologist, and ruling out about a dozen potential causes, they decided the best next step would be to see an ALS specialist in Birmingham. A few months later, they would travel to UAB to do just that. In November 2021, he was told he had possible ALS. He was still running 6 miles, 4 days a week.
They later decided to visit Emory to get a second opinion. On April 12, 2022, it was confirmed. Our dad has ALS. This day, and his diagnosis, would ultimately change the trajectory of our lives.
Moments after the doctor confirmed that it is, in fact, ALS, he was asked if he would be willing to participate in any clinical trials in hopes of one day finding a cure. Without skipping a beat, he said, If Im going down then I want to help someone in the process. That is who our dad is.
ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease in which a persons brain loses connection with the muscles. This leaves them unable to walk, talk, and eventually breathe. It is one of the most devastating diseases a person can have. He is losing his ability to talk, and eating is becoming more and more difficult. The guy who was once playing the piano and singing Billy Joels Piano Man at a fraternity house, is now unable to sing at all. But he is not going down without a fight. If you can believe it, he is still running 3-4 miles, 4 days a week.
His cousin, Mark Shaw, decided to combine two of Ronnies passions in life running and fellowship with people. So, on September 23rd we will all come together and Run with Ronnie. We cant think of a better way to honor our dad and raise money to end this terrible disease.
So. will you Run with Ronnie?
COURSE
The course will wind around and near Saint James Church on Vaughn Road in Montgomery.
TSHIRTS
T-shirts are guaranteed to all registrations received. Please note, all virtual runners who have registered AFTER 11:59pm on Monday, 9/11 WILL NOT receive their shirt in time for race day.
PARKING
Ample parking is available in the Saint James Church parking lot.
WEATHER
The race will happen rain or shine. Be prepared to run in any weather. Only in the cases of extreme weather will changes to the race schedule occur. Please check the Run With Ronnie website (https://runwithronnie.com/) or on RWR social media on race morning for real-time updates on the status of the race if there is severe weather.
REGISTRATION
You can register online until 9/22. On site registration will also be available.
REFUNDS
No refunds or transfers from person-to-person. While we understand schedules change and things come up, we have a strict no-refund and transfer policy. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to extreme conditions such as weather. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of the race cancellation due to Acts of God" or things outside of the control of the Race Director.
DOGS/STROLLERS
Dogs and strollers are allowed on the course and at the Start/Finish line. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
FIRST AID
In case of an emergency, please immediately notify one of our volunteers or a police officer.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are available inside at Saint James Church.
SPONSORS
THANK YOU to our great event sponsors! If you are interested in being a sponsor, we have many sponsorship packages that will meet your needs. This race is not possible without the support of our sponsors so please support them year-round!
PROCEEDS
Proceeds from the race benefit Ronnie, his family, and finding a cure to ALS. All donations are processed by Forty Missions, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, at no cost to the Shaw Family.
VOLUNTEER
Interested in getting involved? We cannot pull this off without many helping hands, so please consider volunteering your time, skills, and/or resources. Please click the Volunteer menu button at the top of this page. We'd love to hear from you.
CONTACT
Questions or comments? Please visit https://runwithronnie.com/contact-us/
Join us on September 23,2023 at Saint James Church for a 5k or 1 Mile Fun Run to Support Ronnie Shaw in his fight against ALS. All proceeds go to supporting Ronnie, his family, and finding a cure to ALS. 5k starts @ 7:30am and the 1 Mile Fun Run will follow. MORE EVENT DETAILS BELOW.
RONNIE'S STORY
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT OUR DAD:
Born and raised in Eclectic, Alabama, Ronnie is the youngest of three children. They didnt have much growing up but what they did have was a love for the Lord. This would really come in handy later in life. He started playing the piano and singing at a very early age and was the proverbial class clown in school. Lucky for those who know him, this has not changed. He was born to entertain, whether its playing the piano and singing with the Yard Dogs, or simply making people laugh. He attended Troy University for three semesters where at least 100 people would gather at the fraternity house to hear the Elton John of their generation. He met and married our wonderful mother, Sandy, at age 21, who ultimately opened the door to the insurance industry for him. He would eventually open his own agency in 1999 and has achieved countless awards (and still counting) throughout his career. They now have two kids and six grandkids who keep them quite busy.
His love for the Lord and his family is unparalleled, and it is no secret that he is quite literally the best person we know. He stores gift cards in his car should he stumble upon someone in need. When we send him a story of someone who is going through a difficult time, he immediately asks for their go fund me page.
THE DIAGNOSIS:
In June 2021 he noticed he was having difficulty with his speech. Initially, this was happening on and off but over time it steadily got worse. After seeing his local neurologist, and ruling out about a dozen potential causes, they decided the best next step would be to see an ALS specialist in Birmingham. A few months later, they would travel to UAB to do just that. In November 2021, he was told he had possible ALS. He was still running 6 miles, 4 days a week.
They later decided to visit Emory to get a second opinion. On April 12, 2022, it was confirmed. Our dad has ALS. This day, and his diagnosis, would ultimately change the trajectory of our lives.
Moments after the doctor confirmed that it is, in fact, ALS, he was asked if he would be willing to participate in any clinical trials in hopes of one day finding a cure. Without skipping a beat, he said, If Im going down then I want to help someone in the process. That is who our dad is.
ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease in which a persons brain loses connection with the muscles. This leaves them unable to walk, talk, and eventually breathe. It is one of the most devastating diseases a person can have. He is losing his ability to talk, and eating is becoming more and more difficult. The guy who was once playing the piano and singing Billy Joels Piano Man at a fraternity house, is now unable to sing at all. But he is not going down without a fight. If you can believe it, he is still running 3-4 miles, 4 days a week.
His cousin, Mark Shaw, decided to combine two of Ronnies passions in life running and fellowship with people. So, on September 23rd we will all come together and Run with Ronnie. We cant think of a better way to honor our dad and raise money to end this terrible disease.
So. will you Run with Ronnie?
COURSE
The course will wind around and near Saint James Church on Vaughn Road in Montgomery.
TSHIRTS
T-shirts are guaranteed to all registrations received. Please note, all virtual runners who have registered AFTER 11:59pm on Monday, 9/11 WILL NOT receive their shirt in time for race day.
PARKING
Ample parking is available in the Saint James Church parking lot.
WEATHER
The race will happen rain or shine. Be prepared to run in any weather. Only in the cases of extreme weather will changes to the race schedule occur. Please check the Run With Ronnie website (https://runwithronnie.com/) or on RWR social media on race morning for real-time updates on the status of the race if there is severe weather.
REGISTRATION
You can register online until 9/22. On site registration will also be available.
REFUNDS
No refunds or transfers from person-to-person. While we understand schedules change and things come up, we have a strict no-refund and transfer policy. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to extreme conditions such as weather. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of the race cancellation due to Acts of God" or things outside of the control of the Race Director.
DOGS/STROLLERS
Dogs and strollers are allowed on the course and at the Start/Finish line. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
FIRST AID
In case of an emergency, please immediately notify one of our volunteers or a police officer.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are available inside at Saint James Church.
SPONSORS
THANK YOU to our great event sponsors! If you are interested in being a sponsor, we have many sponsorship packages that will meet your needs. This race is not possible without the support of our sponsors so please support them year-round!
PROCEEDS
Proceeds from the race benefit Ronnie, his family, and finding a cure to ALS. All donations are processed by Forty Missions, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, at no cost to the Shaw Family.
VOLUNTEER
Interested in getting involved? We cannot pull this off without many helping hands, so please consider volunteering your time, skills, and/or resources. Please click the Volunteer menu button at the top of this page. We'd love to hear from you.
CONTACT
Questions or comments? Please visit https://runwithronnie.com/contact-us/
Location
9045 Vaughn Rd., Montgomery, 36117, AL, United States
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