Runners With A Reason — It’s not just about you anymore.

Every Runner has a Reason

Every runner has a reason why he or she runs. Most of them are quite different. Some may seem trivial, while others are a matter of life and death. None of that matters—we are all Runners With A Reason. 

Why We Run...
Unknown

I run because last year I didn't have a reason
By Jerod Trouba
People's City Mission

I run to support the People's City Mission
By Craig Pleskac
Heartland Big Brothers Big Sisters

I run so that every young person will have a positive adult in their lives!
By T.J. McDowell
Alzheimer's Association

I run because my Grandma can't remember my name
By Sara Magnus
LAMP

I run to build a foundation of support for the youth of Lincoln
By Todd Fitzgerald
Tri-Mentoring

I RUN so more youth can be empowered "TRI-MENTORING!" Lincoln Public Schools, Heartland Big Brothers/Big Sisters, TeamMates, LAMP
By Peter Ferguson
Teammates of Columbus

I run to set an example for my kids
By Cory Faust
One World Running

I run so that we are all One World Running
By Britt Ehlers
Runners with a Reason

I run because my father ran and I want to set the same good example for our girls
By Doug Carr
American Cancer Society

I run to wipe out cancer...tomorrow is another day
By Jenni Bartling
Lighthouse

I run because Lighthouse makes a difference
By Hank Woods
Susan G. Komen

I run for Breast Cancer
By Ty Wisdom
Catholic Social Services

I run so children can eat
By Mary Wildhelm
CoachArt

I run for my Dad
By Josh White
Relay for Life

I run to support the Relay for Life and to fund cancer research
By Tom Volk
ALS of the Heartland

I run for Uncle LR and ALS of the Heartland
By Lori Thomsen
Compassion International

I Run Because Jesus Ran 4 Me; He ran 4U; He won 4U; John 3:16
By Tara Tesmer
Autism Speaks

I run for Andrew and to support Autism Speaks
By Amy Swanson
Runners with a Reason

I run because my family and friends believe in me
By Tracey Swan
Friendship Home

I run for the women and children of Friendship Home
By Dave Swan
Operation Breakthrough

I run to support Operation Breakthrough
By Nick Suarez
Mullen's Miracle

I run Miles for Mullen's Miracle
By Julie Strain
Major League Baseball Charities

I run for hard balls
By Richard Sloss
Hearts United

I run so Hearts United can help dogs find their forever home
By Sherry Simonds
Unknown

I run because I watch hungry kids eat on Monday
By Scott Schwartz
Food Bank of LIncoln - BackPack Program

I run to help feed hungry kids in Lincoln
By Lara Schwartz
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation

I run for Cerebral Palsy Research
By Devin Schuster
One World Running

I run to be a part of One World Running
By Michael Sandrock
Hearts United

I run because "Giggles" healed my heart
By Shawna Rutar
ALS of the Heartland

I run for Uncle LR and ALS of the Heartland
By Yvonne Richardson
Alzheimer's Society

I run so thers won't be forgotten by their loved ones
By Leslie Reeh
BryanLGH Foundation

I run for my Mom, and for hearts to be healthy and strong
By Julie Pittenger
Amerinca Humane Society

I run for the children and animals who have no voice
By Kristina Pinedo
Lincoln BackPack Program

I run because Lizzie's birthday wish is that none of her friends are hungry
By Sarah Pillen
Runners with a Reason

I run for my peace of mind
By Jim Pillen
Haitian Timoun Foundation

I run because...there is hope in Haiti
By Kristen Pfeil
Haitian Timoun Foundation

I run because...there is hope in Haiti
By Todd Pfeil
Alzheimer's Association

I run to REMEMBER
By Scott Peterson

I run for Derek Kovick and other transplant survivors
By Mike Peterson
Special Olympics

I run to "Spread the Word to End the Word"
By Jenny Petersen
Runners with a Reason

I run for the UNDERDOG
By Darin Peterson
Runners with a Reason

I run for a better high!
By Denise Peter Teahon
Hearts United

I run for Animals everwhere
By Emily Paxton
Compassion International

I Run Because Jesus Ran 4 Me: He ran 4U2; He won 4U; John 3:16
By Matt Paulson
Peru Street Boys

I run for the street boys of Peru
By Kate Odell
Nebraska Sports Council

I run for the ADOPT AN ATHLETE Campaign
By Tarah Neujahr
Camp Brave Heart

I run for a beating heart
By Chris Niemann
Hearts United

I run in memory of my Mom 1948-2007
By Carlton Neely
Unknown

I run in memory of Kris Walters
By JP Lauterbach
Unknown

I run for the person I can be tomorrow
By Matt Kranz
Hearts United

I run because hugging trees feels so darn good!
By Michah Kohles
Unknown

I run because Lymes disease is no walk in the park
By Christina Hess
Unknown

I run to hear people cheer for the athletes
By Amy Harris
Unknown

I run because if I can beat cancer, I can finish this race
By John Mullin
American Heart Association

I run in memory of Jaime & Andy and the fight against heart disease
By Jake Muhleisen
LGS Foundation

I run for my hero, Charlie Mosser, and the LGS Foundation
By Amy Mosser
Nebraska Sports Council

I run so all kids can play in the Games
By Dave Mlnarik
Runners with a Reason

I run to support Runners with a Reason
By Tonya McIllnay
Runners with a Reason

I run to support Runners with a Reason
By Shawn McIllnay
John Hopkins Children's Center

I run because Jackson Coe has taught me that even if your legs hurt, you keep going
By Matt McFadden
Runners with a Reason

I run to inspire others to give it your all
By Liz McFadden
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Nebraska

I run to help those battling to beat cancer
By Courtney McCashland
American Heart Association

I run for healthy hearts
By Denae Martin
Share our Strength

I run so children won't be hungry
By Tysha Lauterbach
City Impact

I run to support City Impact - Ministering God's Love in Lincoln's Urban Neighborhoods
By Ashley Larson
American Cancer Society- The Hope Gala

I run for my family
By Dan Lambe
Holt International Children's Services

I run because every child deserves a family of their own
By Mindy Kruse
Brook Valley School

I run for all the kids that wish they could
By Judd Knispel
CASA

I run to make a lifelong difference for a child
By Ashley Kohles
Nebraska Sports Council

I run for the ADOPT AN ATHLETE campaign
By Adam Kluck
Great Plains Trail Network

I run to support Lincoln's trail network
By Todd Kellerman
Hearts United

I run because my Mom showed me what strength is
By Becky Keller
Shriners Hospital - Tampa, Florida

I run so Christopher can walk
By Lynette Kammerer
Epilepsy Research

I run for Jack Green and epilepsy research
Susan G. Komen

I run to support breast cancer and strong women like my Mom
By Carlye Jones
Runners with a Reason

I run to overcome the six-inch speed bump between my ears to set an example for my children
By Holly Heyen
Tibet Aid

I run for Tibet
By Kristin Heslop
Soldiers Angels

I run to support military families
By Scott Heasty
Soldiers Angels

I run to support military families
By Sally Heasty
National Multiple Sclerosis Society

I run to help find a cure for M.S.
By Megan Hatch
Arbor Day Foundation

I run to PLANT TREES with every mile. www.arborday.org

By Matt Harris
American Cancer Society

I run to support the fight against cancer
By Erin Harris
Nebraska Right to Life

I run because everyone has a right to life
By Kimberly Harper
Planned Parenthood of Lincoln

I run for accessible healthcare
By Stephanie Harley
Nebraska Sports Council

I run for the ADOPT AN ATHLETE Campaign
By Pat "Linus" Hagedorn
Epilepsy Foundation

I run for my son Jackson and to support epilepsy research
By Amy Green
Hearts United

I run because I can
By Vicki Fuller
Mullen's Miracle

I run Miles for Mullen's Miracle
By Erin Frerichs
Youth Friends

I run because of Ronny Johnson, my Youth Friend
By Andrew Fischer
YMCA Strong Kids

I run to support YMCA Strong Kids
By Sue Ferguson
One World Running

I run to help needy children around the world
By Yesenia Feliz
Hearts United

I run because DOGS RULE
By Megan Ehlers
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch

I run to support Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
By Laura Lee Ehlers
Runners with a Reason

I run because I can
By Mike Egger
Special Olympics

I run to "Spread the Word to End the Word" - Special Olymics
By Chuck Cooper
Nebraska Trails Foundation

I run for the Nebraska Trails Foundation
By Ben Cohoon
St. Teres'a Catholic Church

I run to support St. Teresa's Catholic Church and School
By T. J. Casady
Water Mission

I run for Natalie
By Brett Byford
Arbor Day Foundation

I run to PLANT TREES with every mile.  www.arborday.org

By Ross Brown
American Cancer Society

I run for Breast Cancer Awareness in memory of Grammy Mommy
By Dwight Brown