1 Day for the K.I.A. 2024

5k Run

Our primary fundraiser for the Living Legacy Scholarship is the 1 Day for the K.I.A. 12-Hour Endurance Run. Held in the spring each year, it is a 12-Hour Endurance Run in that runners have exactly 12 hours to cover as many miles as they can. As a tribute to the 920+ OSU alumni and others who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we have previously outlined our course with nearly 1,000 remembrance icons, each with the name of a fallen service member.

Runners are allowed to sleep, eat, leave and come back, and even flat out stop running whenever they want to - whatever they want to do get the furthest mileage possible. Due to the rules and structure of this type of run, it simply tests one thing: How far can you push yourself?

Our 2024 12 Hour Endurance Run registration is closed.

 

Virtual Runner’s Strava Group

Click on the button below to join the 1 Day For The K.I.A. Strava Group! If you’re a virtual runner, your mileage can be recorded here.

 

SPONSORED RUNNERS

One of our premier fundraising methods is our Sponsored Runners. Before the run, these runners will secure "sponsorships" from friends, family, and anyone who may want to contribute to the cause. By "sponsoring" a runner, these donors are agreeing to donate a specified amount per mile that their runner covers in the 12 hours. With this setup, each literal step forward made by our Sponsored Runners is symbolic of the pain they are willing to endure and their desire to bring positive change upon our deserving families through the Living Legacy Scholarship.

 

Fundraising

Thanks to the generous contributions of others and the all-volunteer aspect of our team members, 100% of the profits raised through:

  • Sponsored Runner Sponsorships

  • Corporate Sponsorships

  • Day of Race Donations

  • Scholarship Specific Donations

go toward our Living Legacy Scholarship endowment fund. Race registration fees are traditionally attributed to race and organization operational funds.

WHY?

  • To commemorate the fallen families tied to The Ohio State University, raise awareness for those affected by war, and raise money for The Living Legacy Scholarship.

WHEN?

  • UPDATED: April 19th, 2025 from 8am to 8pm.

WHERE?

  • The Ohio State University Oval at 181 Oval Dr S, Columbus, OH 43210.

HOW?

IN-PERSON

  • Register to receive a race packet with a t-shirt, bib, and custom 1DK patch!

VIRTUAL

  • Not in the Columbus area? Run with us virtually through Strava!

 

Any and all questions can be directed to info@1dayforthekia.org