Faith Runs Deep 5k

About Faith Runs Global 2021 Event:

Community Bible Church is planning our 13th Annual Faith Runs Global Sportslife 5K walk/run event. 

This event has grown over the years into one of the largest 5K events in San Antonio, with over 1500 people participating.  Last year we also saw 13 countries partner with us as it became a global event with a large following on social media.  The history of this event has proven to be one of the highlights of our Sportslife ministry at CBC.  This year’s event will fall on the momentous day of September 11, 2021.  It is our desire to celebrate those who serve and have served to make our country a great nation.  We expect to be a part of something much bigger than we could have ever imagined as we unite to express our appreciation to our heroes.

Thank you for your consideration in participating in the 13th Annual Faith Runs Global event.  This year’s race will benefit the PTSD Foundation of America – San Antonio Chapter.  If you would like to learn more about this outstanding organization, please visit: ptsdusa.org.

Upon reflecting on our local heroes, it brings to mind a story about a man named Gideon. The bible tells us in Judges 6 that there was a shortage of food in the land.  The Midianites had been terrorizing Gideon’s village, stealing their crops and livestock and Gideon was hiding out trying to thresh wheat at the bottom of a wine press by himself. 

Seeing the plight of the people, the Lord visited Gideon, addressing him in the Hebrew language as “Chayil Gibbowr,” meaning “Mighty Man of Valor” or “Mighty Hero” (New Living Translation).  God was speaking to Gideon’s potential, not to his present circumstance. At that time Gideon was just trying to survive. But when the Lord came on the scene, he showed Gideon what he looked like from God’s vantage point.  The Lord also revealed himself to Gideon as Jehovah Shalom, which means God is Peace. That same peace the Lord revealed to Gideon, He wants to bring to those who have been traumatized in the line of duty for our country. 

Gideon would go on to lead an army of 300 to triumph against 120,000 Midianite soldiers.  He lived up to the potential spoken over him by the Lord.  With your help, we can assist our local heroes by providing them with an opportunity to come out of the wine press to find victory.  You are a part of that victory!

This year’s race will feature on campus 5k, Ruck 5k (New), 1-mile option, as well as partnering with Ainsley's Angels. We are also excited to offer virtual 5K and virtual Cycling (New) as well. The virtual components will also allow the Global community around the world to participate in Honoring our Heroes!

Whether you walk, jog, sprint, or pedal (virtual) we are excited that you will be joining us to honor our local military and first responder Heroes.  We thank you again for your participation!

  WHEN:

On Campus:

Our event on campus in San Antonio will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The race begins at 8am on race morning. Top 3 finisher awards in 10-year increments for male/female categories for the 5k Division. Top 3 finisher awards overall for male/female for the 5K Ruck Division.   

Virtual:

If you are global (anywhere outside the San Antonio area) or wish to compete in the virtual 5K bike division, you have 7 days to complete your 5K. Submit your time by 11:59pm on Saturday, September 11, 2021. You will receive a digital finisher certificate upon completion. Finisher medals are not issued for the virtual race.

 

EVENT LOCATION:

This year’s race will take place both on campus and virtual.