Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 9 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - Colorado

Race Overview

This is a virtual race open to supporters across the country who want to take action for children and families. Participants can run, walk, or move in their own community while supporting a national mission to protect children’s relationships with both parents.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-27
• Location: 1303 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
• Race Link: Register Here
• Run Series: This race is part of a larger effort to run 50 half marathons in 50 states, completing one race each month.

Awareness and Advocacy

Each run is dedicated to raising awareness about parental alienation, family court practices that separate children from a loving parent, and the urgent need for children to have reasonable access to both parents.

Impact of Parental Alienation

• Long-Term Effects: Parental alienation and unnecessary parent-child separation cause long term emotional, psychological, and developmental harm.
• Purpose: This run exists to bring visibility to that harm and to advocate for fair, child-focused family court outcomes.
• Participation: This event is Run 9 of 50. The founder of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter, Bob, will be running this race in Colorado while supporters participate virtually from anywhere.
• Fundraising: All funds raised from this race go directly to advancing the mission of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter.

Support and Goals

Donations do not cover travel costs, race registrations, or personal expenses associated with the 50 state run. Those costs are covered separately. Contributions from this event support our first year strategic goals, which include:

• Advisory Board: 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 Publish: 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 and expanding outreach to grow a strong, engaged national support base.

Your support helps lay the foundation for long-term reform, credible advocacy, and meaningful change for families across the country.