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Impact Racing Ministries is looking to accomplish our goal, through combining sporting events with educational and spiritual support for the children and their families. It is our desire to help the children and families of Kentucky Ave. to know and understand that God has a high calling for their lives and they do not have to surrender to the socio-economic and cultural pressures that surround them. God does not desire that we live and dwell in our “circumstances” but rather that we be bold and seek God’s calling for our lives.

The underlying purpose of all of our activity is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the children and families of this community and help them realize that God has created all of us to have a relationship with him. God has a special calling for each of us and he wants us to seek Him and not give in to our earthly circumstances!

Impact Racing Ministries was formed in September of 2009 as David Dodd felt a calling to minister to the families of North Griffin. Specifically, the community of Kentucky Avenue was chosen to begin reaching the children and families of this at-risk community. As a life-long runner, it was David’s desire to begin a ministry that would promote a variety of sporting activities and through those activities be able to share the love of Christ with his community.

In October of 2011, Impact Racing Ministries partnered with Square Foot Ministry out of Fayetteville, GA to build a building that would serve as a Community Center to host events that would accomplish the mission. Currently, the center hosts a Boy Scout troop and has been used for other outreach opportunities such as Bible studies, birthday parties, and other meetings. In the future, it is hoped that the center can be used for other important work such as counseling, job training, and educational support.

The starting point of Impact Racing Ministries involves establishing and supporting the “Kentucky Avenue Running Club.” This group of boys and girls aged 8 – 16 are committed to physical activity as a means to promote health and a sense of community. They meet every Monday and Thursday evening to run 2 – 3 miles each night and enjoy time together. After the run, a short devotion and prayer time is shared while recovering from the evening’s exercise. The children of the KARC have participated in several road races together including the Jack-O-Jog this past October and will be participating in several more in the future. From this start, we will be branching out into educational support through tutoring at the center and mentoring at the elementary schools. We will also be reaching out to parents and guardians to provide the support they need to be effective parents and supportive community members. The task before us is great, but we know that God will continue to bless our efforts as we keep Him at the center of our ministry.

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Tough Turkey - Race For This City


5K 10K and Half Marathon

 Let's Race!!!

We are excited for this years Impact Racing Ministries Thanksgiving Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. We do hope that you will join us Thanksgiving Morning to help support Impact Racing Ministries, Inc. A 501c3 non-profit that runs lifes race with children and families in the heart of Griffin, GA.

All race proceeds go to support the continued efforts of Impact Racing Ministries. This is the 10th year for our race, please join us and tell your family and friends.

 We would love your support and to see you Thanksgiving morning !

NO Race Day Registration

PACKET PICKUP -
210 East Solomon Street 11/22/23 4:00pm-6:00pm and 11/23/23 6:30am-7:15am
Race day packet pickup will start at 6:30 and end at 7:15.

Event details and Registration: ItsYourRace.com



2016 Race Results

-5K Results
-Half Marathon Results

 

2017 Race Results

-Age Group 5K Results
-5K Overall Results
-Half Marathon Overall Results

 

2018 Race Results

-2018 Age Group 5K Results
-2018 5K Overall Results
-2018 Half Marathon Overall Results

 

2019 Race Results

-2019 Age Group 5K Results
-2019 5K Overall Results
-2019 Half Marathon Overall Results


Community Center Located at:

225 Kentucky Ave
Griffin, GA 30223

 

Mailing address:

Impact Racing Ministries
P.O Box 328
Grifffin, GA 30224

 

Contact:

Ddodd@impactracing.org