Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 10 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States

Race Overview

• Event Type: This is a virtual race open to supporters across the country who want to take action for children and families.
• Participation: Participants can run, walk, or move in their own community while supporting a national mission to protect children’s relationships with both parents.
• Event Date: 2026-10-19
• Location: 1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Race Mission

• Awareness Campaign: This race is part of a larger effort to run 50 half marathons in 50 states, completing one race each month.
• Focus Areas: Each run is dedicated to raising awareness about parental alienation, family court practices that separate children from a loving parent, and the need for children to have reasonable access to both parents.
• Impact of Alienation: Parental alienation and unnecessary parent-child separation cause long-term emotional, psychological, and developmental harm.
• Advocacy: This run exists to bring visibility to that harm and to advocate for fair, child-focused family court outcomes.

Event Details

• Run Number: This event is Run 10 of 50.
• Founder Participation: Bob, the founder of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter, will be running this race in New Jersey while supporters participate virtually from anywhere.
• Fundraising Purpose: All funds raised from this race go directly to advancing the mission of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter.
• Costs Clarification: Donations do not cover travel costs, race registrations, or personal expenses associated with the 50 state run.

Strategic Goals

• Advisory Board: Contributions support our first year strategic goals, including building a national advisory board of legal and mental health professionals.
• Public Awareness: Launching a public awareness campaign focused on children’s right to both parents.
• Research Publishing: Publishing research and data that highlight custody trends and the impact of parental alienation.
• Educational Resources: Developing educational resources for families navigating the court system.

Support and Change

• Outreach Expansion: Expanding outreach to grow a strong, engaged national support base.
• Long-Term Reform: Your support helps lay the foundation for long-term reform, credible advocacy, and meaningful change for families across the country.
• Event Link: For more information, visit the race page.