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THE MICAH MANDATERUN FOR LIFE.
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EVERY STRIDE.
A LIFE LIFTED.

A morning on the move.
A community standing for life.

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FAITH IN ACTION. COMMUNITY IN MOTION.
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More than a finish line

GOOD THINGS
HAPPEN WHEN
WE MOVE TOGETHER.

Run with heart. Walk with purpose.
Make a difference right here at home.

The Micah Mandate Run for Life brings Pensacola together in support of Safe Harbor Pregnancy Medical Center, the Pro-Life Doc, and other aligned pro-life ministries.

Rooted in the Christian calling of Micah 6:8, this is faith put into motion through justice, mercy, and humility. Whether you chase a personal best or walk with family, there’s a place for you at the starting line.

Read the story of our race

Meet Safe Harbor Meet the Pro-Life Doc
Act justly.Love mercy.Walk humbly.Micah 6:8

The Story of Our Race

Before there was a starting line, there was Sophie.

Sophie as a baby, sleeping in a pair of hands

The baby pictured above is my daughter Sophie, just a few months after her birth. The young girl below is Sophie today. Standing beside her is Dr. Bill Lile, the physician who delivered her. Known as “The Pro-Life Doc,” Bill is also a member of The Micah Mandate and a past recipient of our Man in the Arena Award.

Sophie standing beside Dr. Bill Lile at Run for Life

When I learned Sophie was on the way, her mother was at an advanced maternal age—a time when concerns about pregnancy can lead some to consider abortion. I had always been conventionally pro-life, but seeing Sophie’s ultrasound transformed that position into a deeply personal conviction. Here was my daughter, already growing, already part of my life. The cause I had long defended now had a face—and a name.

For years, I had run races supporting various causes. Now a question took hold: Why not run for life? Why not bring families, churches, and our community together to celebrate unborn children and support the mothers carrying them?

In 2013, The Micah Mandate’s Run for Life was born.

What began as a small race with a large vision has grown into a signature, family-friendly event under the leadership of our Race Director, Richard Murray. This January, we will gather for our 14th race, having raised well over $125,000 for the cause of life and the work of Safe Harbor Pregnancy Medical Center. We look forward to continuing that support and expanding it to other vital pro-life initiatives.

Every registration, every donation, and every step helps turn conviction into practical care for mothers and their babies.

For me, that mission has a face. Her name is Sophie.

For Life!

Todd Leonard
President, The Micah Mandate

Runners leaving the Run for Life starting arch on race morning
The start area on race morning, from the event archive.
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KNOW WHERE
TO BE.

Check the event overview for the race date. The 5K starts at the published start time on the campus of Olive Baptist Church and finishes right beside where it began.

  1. Head to Olive Baptist Church1836 E Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514.Get directions
  2. Park on campusParking is available on the church campus. Follow race-day directions from volunteers.View the updated course
  3. Pick up your packetThe ROC Building on the Olive Baptist Church campus. Friday, January 22, 2027: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Race Day Morning: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
  4. Line up at the STARTThe start and finish lines sit side by side on the church campus. Be in place before the published start.View the start on the route

Pick up your packet on Friday whenever possible, and arrive early on race day. Ask the race team

Make it your race

YOUR PACE.
YOUR PURPOSE.

A flat, friendly neighborhood 5K.
A welcome for every kind of runner.

5K3.1 miles of
showing up for others.

Start and finish at Olive Baptist Church, with a run or walk through the quiet neighborhood around campus. Flat, family friendly, and open to all ages.

Olive Baptist Church1836 E Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514
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The 5K course

Updated Run for Life route around Olive Baptist Church, with mile markers 1, 2 and 3
STARTMILE 1–3CheckpointsFINISHPParking

The organizer’s revised course for this year. Select a point or follow the route from start to finish.

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Current race · Entry fees
Standard entry
$35
Children 12 & under
$25
Race-day registration
$40

We will be giving out specialized awards for churches.

The entry fees above are confirmed by the organizer. The 2026 registration page on ChronoTrack is closed; view it for reference.

Want to support without racing?

Run for Life benefits Safe Harbor Pregnancy Medical Center. Visit the organizer for current donation options.

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One community. One shared purpose.

YOU DON’T HAVE
TO BE FAST.
YOU JUST HAVE TO CARE.

Find your place
One community. Every pace.
Support the mission

EVERY GIFT.
A LIFE LIFTED.

Thank you to the supporters of the Run for Life. Public acknowledgments appear only with each donor's permission.

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Stronger, together

SO MANY WAYS
TO SHOW UP.

On the course or behind the scenes,
your support makes this day possible.

For our local businesses

BACK THE
STARTING LINE.

Help make the race happen. Explore sponsorship opportunities and connect with the team about the next event.

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For a cause close to home

GIVE A LITTLE.
LIFT A LIFE.

Support the mission even when you can’t make the start. Visit the organizer’s page for current donation options.

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EVERY SECOND.
EVERY FINISH.

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When is the next Run for Life?

Saturday, January 23, 2027

The Run for Life 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. Central Time at The ROC Building on the campus of Olive Baptist Church, located at 1836 E. Olive Road, Pensacola, Florida.

We encourage participants to arrive early to allow time for parking, packet pickup, and pre-race activities.

Can I walk? Can my kids participate?

Absolutely!

Run for Life is a family-friendly 5K run and walk that welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're competing for a personal best, walking with friends, or participating as a family, you're invited to enjoy the event at your own pace.

How do registration and payment work?

You can register online and enter all participants in your group during the registration process.

Registration Fees

  • $35 per participant
  • $25 for children ages 12 and under
  • $40 on race day

Registration is completed through our secure online registration system.

All participants must sign the event waiver during registration. Participants under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian complete the waiver on their behalf.

Where do I pick up my race packet?

Race packet pickup will take place at The ROC Building on the Olive Baptist Church campus, which is also the location of the race start and finish.

Packet Pickup Times

  • Friday, January 22, 2027: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Race Day Morning: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

Participants are encouraged to pick up their packets on Friday whenever possible.

Is this race professionally timed?

Yes.

Run for Life is professionally timed by Run Pensacola using chip timing technology.

Each participant's race time is recorded electronically, allowing runners to start farther back in the field if desired while still receiving an accurate individual race time. This means a participant may cross the finish line behind another runner and still have a faster official time.

Unofficial results will be available during the event, while official final results will be posted after the race concludes and all participants have completed the course.

Are awards presented?

Yes.

Awards will be presented to:

  • Overall Male Winner
  • Overall Female Winner
  • Male Master Winner
  • Female Master Winner
  • Male Grand Master Winner
  • Female Grand Master Winner

Awards will also be presented to top finishers in each age group for both runners and walkers.

Additional door prizes may be awarded following the race.

Do I need a medical certificate?

No.

A medical certificate is not required to participate.

All participants must complete the event waiver during registration. Participants under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver on their behalf.

What is the refund and transfer policy?

Because Run for Life is a fundraising event, registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to participate, you may transfer your registration to another participant up to one week before race day.

To request a transfer, please contact the race director at micahmandate.runforlife@gmail.com before the transfer deadline. We will be happy to assist you.

What happens if it rains?

Run for Life is held rain or shine.

In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, race officials will communicate any schedule changes or event updates as quickly as possible through the race website and event communications.

Are strollers and pets allowed?

Yes.

Strollers are welcome.

Pets are also permitted; however, for the safety of all participants, runners and walkers with pets are asked to start at the back of the field and remain mindful of other participants throughout the course.

All pets must remain under their owner's control at all times.

Where should I park?

Ample parking is available in the rear parking areas of the Olive Baptist Church campus, as well as near the Crossroads Building.

Please note that some access points and parking areas may be affected by temporary road closures associated with the race course. Participants are encouraged to arrive early and follow the directions of event volunteers and parking attendants.

What does this event support?

Run for Life is hosted by The Micah Mandate ministries and benefits Safe Harbor Pregnancy Medical Center, the Pro-Life Doc, and other aligned pro-life ministries.

Proceeds from the event help support women and families facing unexpected pregnancies by providing resources, medical services, encouragement, and hope within our community.

The event is inspired by the call found in Micah 6:8:

"To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."

Is there a virtual race option?

No.

Run for Life is an in-person event only. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line on race day.

Pensacola, let’s move with purpose.

SEE YOU AT
THE START.

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Your next starting line

GOOD COMPANY.
GREAT PURPOSE.

The race is shown in the event overview. This estimate uses the organizer’s confirmed advance-entry fees.

Estimated entry total$35

An estimate using confirmed advance-entry prices. Complete a registration for each participant when online registration opens. This estimate does not reserve an entry.

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