Help Make the Run Possible
The Gratitude Run exists because local businesses, organizations, and community members choose to show up for families in need.
A Community Effort in Every Sense
Every Thanksgiving morning, thousands of small moments come together to create something meaningful for local families.
Runners show up. Volunteers give their time. Families gather. And behind the scenes, sponsors and community partners help make it all possible.
Their support helps ensure the Gratitude Run can continue serving Hero Families and growing its impact year after year.
Introduction
More Than a Sponsorship
Supporting the Gratitude Run is about more than having your logo displayed on race day.
It’s about investing in the community you’re part of and helping local families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.
For many businesses and organizations, this event has become an opportunity to:
give back locally
support families in need
engage employees and teams
strengthen community connections
be part of a meaningful Thanksgiving tradition
The Gratitude Run continues because people and businesses choose to care for something bigger than themselves.
Why People Support
The Impact of Support
Local Support. Real Impact.
Since the first Gratitude Run, our community has raised more than $200,000 in support of local Hero Families facing medical, financial, and personal hardship.
Support from sponsors and community partners helps make that impact possible - from event operations and logistics to direct family support and community outreach.
Most importantly, it helps remind families that they are not facing difficult seasons alone.
There Are Many Ways to Get Involved
We welcome support from:
local businesses
organizations
schools and teams
churches and community groups
individual supporters
in-kind partners and service providers
Whether you’re interested in sponsoring the event, donating resources, volunteering your team, or becoming a long-term community partner, there’s a place for you here.
Ways to Support
Supported by a Community That Cares
The Gratitude Run is proud to be supported by local businesses, organizations, and community partners who continue to show up for families in need year after year.
Current Supporters
Become Part of the Mission
Your support helps create something bigger than a race - a tradition rooted in community, compassion, and showing up for one another.
Together, we can continue making sure local families feel supported when they need it most.