Laps of Love: Run For Their Lives 2026

Laps of Love: “Run For Their Lives” 2026Location:2 Kenny Davis BlvdMonticello, KY 42633 DescriptionCome join us anytime between 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th for an unforgettable weekend filled with walking, running, encouragement, and community support. Whether you want to complete one mile or spend the entire weekend chasing big goals, every step taken helps support the HELP Pregnancy Center in Monticello, Kentucky. This event is designed for everyone — first-time walkers, families, casual runners, seasoned marathoners, and ultrarunners alike. Our mission is simple: come together as a community to raise money, encourage one another, and make a meaningful impact for local families and lives in need. How It WorksParticipants may arrive and complete miles at any point during the event weekend. This is not your traditional race with strict start times or cutoffs — it’s a community-driven mileage challenge where every mile counts. $10 entry fee includes a tracking bib for mileage counting.Before the event, local businesses, churches, organizations, and private donors will contribute toward an overall fundraising goal.Participants will then work together to match that support through total miles completed during the event.Example:If donors contribute $5,000, participants as a group will aim to complete 5,000 miles over the course of the weekend. Our previous 20+ hour event set a goal of 1,000 miles — and together, 125 participants crushed that goal with an incredible 1,155 total miles completed! No matter your pace or distance, your miles matter and your participation helps make a difference. The CourseThe course is a 1-mile loop, making it perfect for participants of all experience levels. Whether you want to walk a lap with friends, push for a personal record, or tackle an overnight ultra-distance effort, the loop format allows you to easily customize your experience. Course Features:Begins with an uphill sectionTransitions into a flat portionFinishes with a long downhill stretch covering nearly 0.60 milesAn indoor aid station will be located at the Start/Finish area and stocked throughout the event with: WaterCoffeeSnacks and foodAdditional donated items from local churches, organizations, and community membersExpect a welcoming atmosphere full of music, encouragement, and people cheering each other on through every mile. More Ways to Get Involved DonateIf you are a local business, community member, church, or someone who believes in the mission of the HELP Pregnancy Center, we would love your support. Donations may be made by: CheckCashDirect DepositAll contributions go toward supporting Laps of Love: “Run For Their Lives” 2026 and the work of the HELP Pregnancy Center. Sponsorship Opportunities for Local BusinessesWe are actively seeking support from local businesses, churches, organizations, and community leaders to help make Laps of Love: “Run For Their Lives” 2026 a success. Sponsorships play a huge role in motivating participants, increasing community involvement, and helping maximize donations for the HELP Pregnancy Center. Businesses can sponsor the event in several ways: Contributing toward the overall fundraising goalSponsoring runners or teamsDonating food, drinks, supplies, or giveaway itemsProviding encouragement and support throughout the weekendOur goal is to create a community-wide effort where businesses and participants work together to turn miles into meaningful support for local families.Sponsor the MilesOne of the most exciting parts of the event is the community mileage challenge. Businesses and donors can pledge financial support before the event, giving participants a goal to chase together throughout the weekend. For example: A business may pledge a flat donation amount toward the event goalSponsors may choose to support participants by pledging an amount per mile completedOrganizations can even create friendly challenges between teams, churches, businesses, or community groupsEvery sponsorship directly helps support the mission and services provided by the HELP Pregnancy Center in Monticello. Why Sponsor?By sponsoring this event, businesses are not only supporting a meaningful local cause — they are also investing in community health, encouragement, and connection. Sponsors help create an atmosphere where people of all ages and fitness levels feel welcomed and supported while working toward personal and community goals. Sponsors will also receive recognition throughout the event weekend and on promotional materials as we continue building a strong community partnership around this event. If your business, church, organization, or family would like to become a sponsor, we would love to connect with you and discuss ways to get involved. Together, we can make a lasting impact — one mile at a time. VolunteerWe will need volunteers throughout the entire event weekend to help: Staff the aid stationEncourage participantsHelp with setup and cleanupKeep the atmosphere energetic and welcomingEven a few hours of volunteering can make a huge difference for our runners and walkers. Cheer Participants OnCome enjoy the fun atmosphere and support participants of all ages and abilities. Throughout the weekend you’ll see people accomplishing incredible milestones: Their first mile in yearsTheir first 5KPersonal distance recordsFirst marathons or ultramarathonsThis event is about more than mileage — it’s about community, encouragement, and celebrating every victory along the way. Bring a chair, enjoy the music, and help us create an unforgettable atmosphere of support and positivity. Join UsWhether you come for one lap or one hundred, we invite you to be part of something meaningful. Together, we can turn miles into hope, encouragement, and support for families in our community. We cannot wait to see you in Monticello for Laps of Love: “Run For Their Lives” 2026! More information, event updates, and additional details will be announced soon.