Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run for Educators 5K

***T-shirts are only guaranteed for registrants signed up by Midnight on Wednesday, November 5.***

Join us for a fun evening supporting Forsyth County Schools educators in an exciting GLOW RUN starting and ending at the Forsyth Central High School football stadium.  The race will wind through the lighted streets around Forsyth Central High School.

• One annual traveling trophy for the school that has the greatest median time

• The school leader of the winning school will receive a $150 classroom grant

• The individual with the most minutes at the winning school will receive a $150 gift card

• The individual with the most minutes overall will receive a $300 gift card

• All participants will receive a certificate.

Please double check your numbers!  Going to school or going to work doesn't count for the iChallenge.  Remember, in competitions and in Life, 'Honesty is the best policy' - by Edwin Sandys.
 

Q: What does this race benefit?
A: The Forsyth County Education Foundation provides funds to current paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) who wish to advance to a teaching position and teachers who wish to advance to a school counselor role.

Q: Do I have to be in Forsyth County, GA/From GA to do this event?
A: No you do not have to be in or from GA to do this, anyone in the world can do this event! 

Q: How do I record my activity minutes? 
A: You will record your miles on your own activity log link.  You can do it daily, or you can do it once a week, whatever works for you!

Q: Do my minutes count from before October 3rd? 
A: No, Only minutes of activity you do from October 2nd through October 31st

Q: Can I do activities multiple times a day? 
A: Yes, doing multiple or different activities several times a day counts too! Just track your minutes and enter them in your activity log!

Q: WHAT IS A VIRTUAL Challenge?
A: A Virtual Challenge is an event you can complete Anytime/Anywhere! There isn't a set time or place since virtual activites are meant for you to complete at your convenience and at your own pace. Our goal is to help you get motivated to be active for 30 days, get great swag, and support teachers in Forsyth County!

Q: HOW DO I SUBMIT MY TIME?
A: The minutes you log is on the honor system!  "The true test of a person's character is what you do when no one is watching."  Follow our helpful guide here: HOW TO LOG YOUR ACTIVITY  We suggest bookmarking your unique page to come back to it easier to log your minutes each day!  

Q: IS THERE A SPECIFIC APP WE NEED TO USE TO TRACK OUR TIME?
A: You can track your run with any app, watch, or fitness device that you would like

REGISTRATION & REFERRAL FAQs: 

Q: HOW CAN I RECEIVE ANOTHER COPY OF MY CONFIRMATION EMAIL?
A:  You can resend yourself a copy of your confirmation email from your RunSignUp profile. Here is a tutorial with the steps to complete this on your end: HERE.

Q: HOW CAN I FIND MY REFERRAL LINK?
A: There are 2 different ways you can view your referral link. You can find your unique link in your confirmation email or from your RunSignUp profile - HERE. 

Q: HOW CAN I SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE REGISTERED THROUGH MY REFERRAL LINK?
A: Thank you for referring your friends! You can track your referred registrations through your RunSignUp Profile. Log into RunSignUp and go to Runner Links>>My Referrals or click THIS LINK. 

Q: I REFERRED 5 FRIENDS- WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY $25 REFUND?
A: Your referral refund will automatically be processed the day after your 5th Friend registers through your link. Once the refund has been processed, you will see the refund applied to the card you paid within 3-7 business days (depending on your bank).

Forsyth County Schools is not immune to the teacher and school counselor shortage facing our nation. We have found recent success “growing our own” by establishing teacher prep programs at all Forsyth County high schools, but face a large void when it comes to supporting the educational needs of current paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) who wish to advance to a teaching position and teachers who wish to advance to a school counselor role. Because of funds raised during the 2022 Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow iChallenge, the Forsyth County Education Foundation gave out 16 staff scholarships to current paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) who wish to advance to a teaching position and teachers who wish to advance to a school counselor role! 

Click here to view the 2022 iChallenge winners!

Click here to view the 2022 staff scholarship winners!

With your help, the 2023 iChallenge will fund more of these much-needed staff scholarships for current FCS employees in these two areas again- current paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) who wish to advance to a teaching position and teachers who wish to advance to a school counselor role. Registration for participation in the iChallenge will begin on August 28th, and the iChallenge will run from October 2nd-31st. 

To download your custom race bib (you must be logged in) go to your account: https://runsignup.com/Profile.
Scroll down to Upcoming Events, then click link for VIEW DIGITAL BIB

You can then easily share your bib on social media or print to post on a wall as a self motivator as you complete the challenge (your real bib will be in your SWAG packet).

You will be logging your minutes directly into the RunSignUp System.  You will get an email with instructions for you to upload directly.  If you do not get the email, you can follow the below instructions. You will not be able to enter data until 10/03/2023.  If you are having any trouble, please contact: events@runnersfit.com
Now you can log activities directly from your individual results page (Click Here then search for your name and bookmark your individual page) using the "Log Activities" button in the top section.

Please double-check your numbers when logging activity! Going to school or work doesn't count as activity for the iChallenge. 
Remember, in competitions and in life, "Honesty is the best policy" - Edwin Sandys

Once on the Log Activities page you can submit your New Activity.  Simply choose your activity from the drop down menu, or click OTHER, then type what you did in the COMMENT box! Enter the date (you can do past days or multiple submissions at the same time. Just click + ADD ANOTHER ACTIVITY), your minutes logged, and if you would like to add any comments you may want to look back on. Just remember to SUBMIT ACTIVITY!  To edit previous activities, click on Manage Activities.  At the end you can export your log to Excel or PRINT for your keeping!

***Additionally - if you are not logged in you will be able to log results for a person if you know the email address or last four digits of their phone number. If you want your submissions to be more secure you can check the box for: Only allow me to post results when logged in as ________

Take advantage of our referral program, powered by RunSignUp, and join the iChallenge for FREE! When you register for the Forsyth County Education Foundation iChallenge, you'll receive a special link to share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram -or- by email. Just refer 5 friends to register using your link, and you'll get a refund of your full entry fee credited back to the card you used to register for the race*.

It's super easy to join the program, just follow the steps below.

1. Register for the Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow moved the iChallenge:  SIGN UP
2. Check your confirmation email or your RunSignUp account page to get your custom link. It will also ask you to share your link when completing registration.
3. Share your link with the world! 

*Refunds occur up to the amount you paid to register.

While you can choose any activity (or activities) you want to complete the challenge, walking is likely the most low impact, highest benefit activity you can choose!

• Heart Health: Walking regularly, even 5.5 miles per week, reduces the risk of cardiovascular events by 31% and cuts the risk of dying by 32%
• Mental Health: Walking for exercise can ease stress and anxiety, and reduce the risk of major depression by 26%
• Low Impact: Walkers have a low risk of injury due to the low impact of the activity
• No Equipment: Good shoes can help, but you don't need any special equipment or membership. Weather bad? You can even walk in your house!
• Weight Management: Depending on your weight, walking burn 100 or so calories every mile, and helps maintain healthy weights throughout a lifetime.

How to Incorporate Walking Into Your Day:

• Walk at whatever pace feels comfortable
• Walk and talk with friends
• Listen to audiobooks,  podcasts, or music
• Work walking into your day in small chunks through actions like parking farther away or taking short walks with your kids or dog

Research on walking at least 30 minutes per day: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/walking-your-steps-to-health

Activity can be anything that gets you moving! If you can do it with a friend or family member even better!

Activity can be anything that gets you moving! If you can do it with a friend of family member even better!

Early Packet Pick Up is available at Big Peach Running Company - Cumming (5485 Bethelview Rd #430, Cumming, GA 30040) during the following times:

• Friday, November 14th from at 11:00 am until 6:00 pm

Race Day Packet Pick Up is available on race day at Forsyth Central High School starting at 3:30 PM!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Contact Hannah Samples at HSamples@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Take advantage of our referral program, powered by RunSignUp, and join the race for FREE! When you register for the Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run for Educators 5K , you'll receive a special link to share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram -or- by email. Just refer 5 friends to register using your link, and you'll get a refund of your full entry fee credited back to the card you used to register for the race*.

It's super easy to join the program, just follow the steps below.

1. Register for the Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run for Educators 5K :  SIGN UP
2. Check your confirmation email or your RunSignUp account page to get your custom link. It will also ask you to share your link when completing registration.
3. Share your link with the world! 

*Refunds occur up to the amount you paid to register.

Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow began the Morrow Family Foundation many years ago providing devices and hotspots to thousands of students, and Forsyth County Schools is very grateful for their work. In 2022, they moved their foundation to the Forsyth County Education Foundation, a fund of North Georgia Community Foundation.

The Forsyth County Education Foundation is committed to growing the Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run for Educators 5K. Until 2022, the foundation focused on providing school grants with the Duck Dive for Education fundraiser, held each spring, but with the addition of the Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run for Educators 5K (formerly the iChallenge), the foundation has expanded its reach to a new area of need – ensuring we have the best of the best teaching and supporting our students!

Last year,  The Forsyth County Education Foundation transitioned from the virtual iChallenge to an in-person 5k-Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run for Educators.  Because of funds raised during the event, the Forsyth County Education Foundation gave out 17 staff scholarships to current teachers who wish to gain an advanced degree to better serve their students and needs of the school system. 

This year, we will continue with the Glow Run and are excited to again provide a time for students, families, educators and the entire community to come out for an evening run and GLOW to raise funds for our SHINING STAR educators.  With your help, the 2025 Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run for Educators will fund more scholarships for very deserving FCS employees to further their education.

The 1 Mile Fun Run will be four loops on the Forsyth Central High School Track. 

For an interactive look at the course, please use the MapMyRun link below.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6605553535