#5kMay2026 Check-in #1
We are SO GLAD that you are joining us for this year’s 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge! Let us know who you are by leaving a comment below (you may have to scroll for a while) and answering the following questions:
- Name
- State (and city if you want)
- How did you find out about this challenge?
- Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
- Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
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Katherine (Cassie) Chance
Wooster, OH
A friend told me about the challenge
This will be my 9th year, I believe
I plan to participate in all of the challenges
This is Don Doherty from Galion Ohio and currently on my treadmill doing my first 5k at 4:22 a.m. May 1st. My daughter told me about this challenge years ago and I decided this probably should be the first year I go for it. You want to be doing the scripture challenge.
David Livingston
Burbank, OH
Never officially joined but completed it in 2020 and never stopped. Just passed six years of at least 5k a day, all outside.
None
Kayla Richardson
Wooster Ohio
A friend told me about this. I have never done it before but am excited to try it!
Planning to do scripture reading challenge as well.
Geneva Troyer
Coolemee nc
A friend told me about the challenge
No I haven’t
Scripture reading
Tracy Zeigler
Mount Gilead, OH
Friends
Yes, 2 years
Bonus challenges: Scripture Reading, Daily podcast …I’m intrigued about the First Annual “Butter Run”
1. Marlin Yoder
2. Rittman Ohio
3. Known Jeff for a long time and were neighbors as well.
4. Have you participated in the every 5k may.
Plan to do the some photos & the Daily Podcast
Kevin Maust
Cumberland, MD
Challenged by a friend to do it
First timer
No bonus commitment for now
Cheyenne Debren
Ohio
Through a work colleague and friend.
I have not participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before but and excited to do it this year!
Ashley
Maryland
Never done it before
Facebook
Try to do photo
Miriam Laskowski
Pennsylvania
Heard about it from a coworker.
Never done it before.
I plan to do the scripture challenge as well.
Woody Woods
Mt Eaton, Ohio
One of the kids I coach nudged me after I saw this on Facebook.
I have not participated before.
I’ll probably try a few of these or participate a bit, most likely the Photos or Butter Run (I am down to clown!), but can’t commit fully yet.
Christian Kaiser from Avella Pa, this is my 3rd year doing the challenge, my mom found it on a Run fb group and I will do the photo challenge and the “Butter Run”
Stacey Kaiser from Avella Pa, 5th? year doing this challenge and I found it on a fb Run group. I will do all 3 fun challenges
Dundee, ohio
First time doing this.
I’ve heard about it through friends and finally signed up this year.
Jen Jackson
Dalton, Oh
Heard from our wellness coordinator at our school district. I’ve never completed it before and I plan on doing the photo challenge.
Alecia Pratt, Ohio
Seen a post on Facebook, never competed, plan on doing the Scripture readinf
1. Name
Jeff Polen
2. State (and city if you want)
Apple Creek, OH
3. How did you find out about this challenge?
I accidentally created it
4. Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
I have participated and completed it every year!
5. Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?
All of them!
AYO!
1. Zach Yoder
2. Geneva, Ohio
3. Found out about the challenge from a friend of a friend.
4. Yes, completed it a few times, didn’t complete a few times.
5. I plan to be a part of all the bonus challenges.
YAY! Lets go!
Nathan Berry
Cotton Center, TX
I think Facebook on a youth pastor group
Yes and yes
All of the challenges
Terry Biers
Serving as a missionary in Taiwan right now, but from Rapid City, SD.
Jeff told me about it when we were in a van together after a D2S youth leader training event.
I’ve participated 1 other time and did finish it.
I will participate in the fun photo, Scripture reading, and the podcast.
Holly Ramsey
Granite Falls, WA
How did you find out about this challenge? My daughter and I did it last year
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) Yes. I completed it last year
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
Categories
Scripture photo
Brad Weaver
Beach City, Ohio
Did it last two years
Yes (completed it two years ago and failed last year)
None
1. Darlene Maxfield
2. Ohio
3. Online somehow
4. This will be my 5th year- completed each time
5. No bonus challenges
Name – Ric Poolman
State – live in Singapore, but also participating from Thailand this year. Originally from Kansas.
How did you find out about this challenge? – Maybe from a Sonlife blog?
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? – participated in 3, completed 2 so far.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? – daily podcast
Tiffany, Ohio, friends shared on FB, first challenge for me, not sure about bonus challenges yet – will see how this goes!
1. Name: Anthony Ramirez
2. State: NE
3. How did you find out about this challenge?: Energize 2026 Conference
4. Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? No.
5. Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Daily fun photo, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast. Haven’t read about the butter run yet!
1. Randy, Amy, Nicole, Gavin, Grayson Geiser
2. Ohio
3. Jeff Polen himself 😀
4. Amy’s done this every year since the beginning (2017 I think?). Randy has done all but one I believe. Kids have done it several years. We wouldn’t miss it and are glad that May is always coming 😉
5. We’ll catch some podcasts, attempt the Scripture challenge again (Some are also doing TLC’s daily Bible Recap, but we’re gonna attempt to finish the this Scripture challenge as well), and probably a few of us will do the Butter challenge.
Julie Beckett
Wooster, Ohio
A friend
Yes, many years now ☺️
None
Seth Beil
Santa Cruz, CA
Jeff
Nope, First time!
All the Challenges
Davy Harris
Cornelia, Ga.
Learned about 5k a day 3 years ago our Pastor issued the challenge to us
This will be my 3rd. I completed the other two.
I will try to do what I can on the other challenges.
Hey! I’m Joseph from Shakopee, Minnesota, but living at school in Chicago, Illinois. I heard about this challenge from Jeff last year and attempted it last May but was too busy to finish. I don’t plan on participating in the bonus challenges much, but I might post some pictures from the calendar challenge sometimes. Excited to run!
1. Lena Kauffman
2. Pennsylvania and Ohio!
3. Heard it from my boyfriend who has done it before.
4. Scripture
Hello! I’m Kaitlyn from Ohio! I heard about this challenge from a coworker, and signed right up! I attempted last year however did not finish. I do not plan on participating in the bonus challenges, but am excited to get my runs in, while cheering on friends!
Hello! I’m Kaitlyn from Ohio, I’ve heard of this challenge from a friend and attempted in the past but didn’t finish. I am not participating in bonus challenges but am excited to get runs in while cheering others on!
Creola Brossman fro Pennslyvania
Heard about this challenge from my step daughter
participated twice before
plan to participate in the Bible reading and attempt photo challenge
Mark Rowe
Ohio
Through a friend
Yes
Scripture reading.
Tish Zosy
Memphis Tennessee
My sister got me hooked
This is my 5th year
Will be doing scripture challenge
Donald Dougherty
Galion Ohio
I found out about the challenge through my daughter.
I’ve never participated before and will be doing the scripture challenge.
1.) Jillian
2.) Huron, Ohio
3.) work friends
4.) 2nd year
5.) yes, will be doing the scripture challenge as well!
1) Chris
2) New York Mills NY
3) Facebook
4) 3rd Year
5) No
Facebook and word of mouth.
This is my third year. The first year I finished the second year I didn’t finish.
1. Gracie Mowers
2. Savannah, GA (now living in Uganda, Africa)
3. A friend of mine a few years ago shared about it.
4. Yes, 2 years ago. I didn’t complete it because I got sick part way through it.
5. The scripture reading and possibly the podcast
1. Tia
2. Mansfield, Ohio
3. A friend
4. Yes, My 3rd year
5. No
Patrick Williams
Mansfield, Ohio
Ryan Grimshaw told me about it
Yes – #5kMay since 2020
No bonuses
Name
Eric Stewart
State (and city if you want)
Lula, Georgia
How did you find out about this challenge?
Facebook
Have you participated in the 5k
Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
Yes & Yes
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast
1. Jacob Troyer
2. Kidron, Ohio
3. Online.
4. Yes
1.) Maddie
2.) Sheffield lake
3.) work friends
4.) 2 year
1. Michael Hostetler
2. Fredericksburg Ohio
3. Through a friend
4. Yes for a number of years
5. Scripture reading
Loretta Slezak, New Franklin, Ohio.
This is my third year, my friend, Dave told me about it. I walk 5K every day of the year, always outside. I will try the photo challenge, but since I walk different routes through my neighborhood, won’t get too many. I will definitely listen to the Bible each day.
Jennifer Henderhan
Louisville, Ohio
How did you find out about this challenge?
Facebook a couple years ago
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
Yes, a few times and I have completed each time
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
I plan to do them all
Kelli Ulrich
West Salem Ohio
Social Media
This is my second year participating, I finished it last year.
I walk/run in the dark so probably no photo challenge but will do the podcast and scripture.
Brendan Lanz
Wadsworth, OH
Heard about this from Brian Polen
First timer!
Scripture reading as well!
Ryan Patterson
Millersburg,Oh
Mid Ohio Race Management
First time
Photo challenge
Lorna Davis
Carleton, MI
From my friend who is also participating
This is my first 5k a day everyday in May challenge:)
I look forward to the scripture reading and podcast, maybe the photo challenge but we shall see lol
Michele Miller
Baltic Ohio
My first year participating in 5k a day in May!
Brittany Grimshaw
Wooster, Ohio
I found out about the challenge from my husband Ryan who has completed it for several years
I completed the challenge a few times but haven’t attempted it in a while. I’m excited to do it again this year!
I will also be doing the scripture challenge
Lisa Squires
Dover, Ohio
I found it on FB several years ago.
I will be doing the scripture challenges.
Heidi Hartzler
Orrville, Ohio
I found out by being part of your Facebook group.
I have completed the challenge 8 years!
I plan to listen to your daily podcast with the scripture reading!!
Michael Mehl
Quakertown pa
Heard about it from my buddy Justin Yoder!
I participated and completed the last three years so this will be year four.
This year I am only doing the 5k challenge. Because I am already doing a scripture reading plan.
Missy Lemon
OH-IO
I’ve participated in this challenge for several years. Have completed all but one or two.
Heard about it through Jeff and Wooster Running Club.
Plan to complete the scripture challenge with podcasts, most of the photo challenges, and am intrigued as to what the “Butter Run” is all about?!🤔😄
Gretchen Tracy
Loudonville, Ohio
Friend, many years ago
I have completed 5k May before (maybe 4-5, I’ve lost track)
This year may just be the 5k. Not sure i have time for much else.
Leta Schneiter
GA
I was introduced to this challenge through friends
I participated and completed the challenge in 2023
No bonus challenge
Aj Holt
Sarasota, FL
Friends
This is my first officially signing up, but I’ve participated in the past.
Definitely the readings and maybe more.
Clifford Schneiter
Georgia
Friends and done one in the past
Completed in 2023
Just the 5k and check in’s at this point
Carson Steiner
Kidron, Ohio
Found out from a friend
Yes, and yes
Scripture reading
Beverly Gable
Rittman, Ohio
Facebook
My husband and I have completed the 5K in May for 5 years.
Yes, I’m going to try to do the podcast with the scripture reading.
Mike Moyer
Reading,PA
Found out through friends
2nd year, and I am excited to get this rolling.
I am doing the bonus scripture reading.
Loretta lambright
Ohio
Friend
Yes and Yes
Scripture reading
enjoy the journey!
1) Karen Raber
2) Mt Eaton OH
3) church friends!
4) completed once, failed once
5) 5k + scripture
1. Kristene
2. Stark County Ohio
3. FB Running group
4. No
5. Scripture reading
I just realized on my original comment I posted, I didn’t use the same email address I used to sign up for the challenge. Hope it still counts!
Reposting just in case! 🙃
1. Kristene
2. Stark County Ohio
3. FB Running group
4. No
5. Scripture reading
Angela
Marshallville , Ohio
A friend
Yes- this will be year 5
No bonuses
Ryan Patterson
Millersburg, Oh
Mid Ohio Race Management
No
Photo
1- Ashley Himes
2- Dalton, OH
3- My son did it last year and this year my workplace encouraged staff to join
4- I have not participated before… first time!
5- No Bonus Challenges for me
Name. Jan Maxwell
State (and city if you want) Wooster Ohio
How did you find out about this challenge? A friend told me years ago
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) yes! Many times
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”) scripture reading. Podcast
Connie Mayle
Massillon Ohio
This is my fifth year I think of doing this.
Really enjoy the challenge and Love listening to the podcast.
Kennedy
Millersburg, OH
Coworkers
Nope! First time.
Just the 5k this time.
1. Marty Phillips
2. Eatonton, Georgia
3. Friends
4. I have completed at last 5 so far.
5. #DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”
Name
Randy Townley
State (and city if you want):
Concord TWP, OH
How did you find out about this challenge?
Searched a couple of years ago
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
Yes, three years in a row now
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
At least the daily scripture / podcast. Haven’t heard of the butter run yet so we’ll see.
Jen Beckler
First year
A friend from work encouraged a group of us to join.
I am looking forward to the scripture and podcast!
Tanya Anderson
Lakeville, Ohio
4th or 5th year of doing this I believe
Scripture challenge and maybe some photos
Erica Kesselring
Mantua, Ohio
I found this in one of my running groups, Run Slohio. This is my first year doing it. I’ll be doing the photo challenges.
1. Name- Ashley Miller
2. Wadsworth Ohio
3. Scott Price 😊
4. Last year, I did not finish but I really enjoyed the podcast!
5. All of them!
Ryan Grimshaw
Wooster, Ohio
I think I found out from my sister Ronda.
Yes, several years.
Scripture reading.
-Kevin Comstock
-Winchester Va
-Introduced to challenge by Gene and Missy Mattingly
-Three years completing the challenge and walk most days of the year too
-I will complete the walking, scripture reading and podcast.
Let’s go!
Name: Mike Marquardt
Location: Cuyahoga Falls, OH
How did you find out about this challenge? From Katie!
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? Completed my first one last May.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Wasn’t planning on any.
Annie McDowell
Wooster, Ohio
I look forward to this every May! I saw the first update about it in the running group on Facebook.
Yes! I’ve been doing this since 2020!
Scripture challenge (not sure what the butter run is!)
1. Doug Holliday
2. Florida
3. Jeff
4.
5. Scripture
Chadd Martin
Ontario
Friend
I have been doing it for several years
Just the 5k part consistently
Caleb Groff
Bird-In-Hand PA
My Brother-In-Law told me about it.
I’ve done it the last 2 years.
None
Joleen Detweiler
Ohio
2024✔️
All of them
Name Jana K
State (and city if you want) Indiana!
How did you find out about this challenge? A friend!
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) I think 4 years!!
Kyle Kelley
New Philadelphia, Oh
Mike Schlabach told me about this 2 years ago.
This will be my third year enjoying this challenge.
I will be doing the daily scripture and the photo challenge
Chloe Brooks
Toledo, OH
My mom invited me to do it with her!
This is my first year
Scripture reading
Natalie Moyer
Reading, PA
I found out about this challenge from other friends who have participated in it
Last year was my first attempt at trying the challenge. I started off strong and then not so much when the weather didn’t cooperate. I’ll be looking for some creative ways to complete the daily challenge despite the weather challenges this year.
I’m going to try to do the photo and scripture challenges this year.
1. Sarah McIntyre
2. Bluffton, IN
3. Learned about it from a friend on FB
4. Never participated in the May Challenge before
5. I plan to participate in the scripture and photo challenges daily.
Tina Dymond
Pennsylvania
Friend
Last year was my first year
Just the 5k.
Jenn Lang
Ashland, OH
So excited for year 2.
Hoping to keep up with scripture and photo challenges.
What are we reading today and what’s the photo challenge.
Lovina Hershberger
Lakeville Ohio
I found out through social media.
I have done this 2 times before.
I am doing the Bible reading, podcast, not sure yet if I will do the 5k race.
Jennifer Deskins
Fayetteville, NC
From a friend
I think this is year 4 for me
I will do all the challenges, well I need to read what the butter challenge is first! I’m on the injury list so I’ll be walking to kick off this challenge! Hoping to be back running in a bit for May! Let’s go!!!
Rachael Kessinger
Ashland, OH
A friend told me about it quite a few years ago.
The running and scripture
1. Joe Miller
2. Beach City, OH
3. Several years ago a few friends did the 5K Challenge and it caught my attention
4. This will be my year number 6
5. Decided not to do any of the bonus challenges
– Beth S
– PA
– a friend (shout to Stef)How
– this is my third year. I completed my first year, but missed last year by 2 days.
– I love doing the #DailyFunPhoto & the podcast
Julie Boggs
Wadsworth, OH
I’ve participated in the past.
Just running for me.
Eddie Wolfe
Apple Creek, Oh
Kensey
Last year was the first time
None
Joan Mathews
Maumee, Ohio
I’ve done this several years now
No to the extras
Jennifer Lee
Elizabethtown, KY
Found out through a Bible study group.
Been doing this challenge since 2020 and it has become a yearly ritual! Completed every year since then 😁
I plan on doing all the challenges this year 🤞
Sheri Hartman
The Villages, FL
First heard from a friend
Yes- completed it 5 times so far
Plan to do scripture reading.
Evan Groff
Pennsylvania
Some of my siblings have done it before
This is my first time doing it
No bonus challenges
Joe Combs
Dalton, OH
A friend told me about the challenge the few years ago.
This is my 3rd year doing the challenge and I have completed it each time.
I am doing the scripture reading and podcast.
1. Becki
2. Ohio
3. A friend
4. Started last year but didn’t complete
5. No extras
1. Tammy Polen
2. Wooster, Ohio
3. JP and Jodi are my family
4. Yes and yes!
5. Scripture reading and daily podcast
Kyle Williams
Vermilion, Ohio
From my MIL
Yes, I participated and completed my first in 2025
Butter Run, Daily Photo, Continuing Tara Leigh Cobble’s Bible Recap
Katrina Wise
Atwater, Ohio
On Facebook
Completed one/ entered 3times
Scripture reading
Allison Dougherty
Ohio
I think my parents heard about it and told me.
I have done it a few years and completed them all
I plan to try for them all
Rachel Burgett
Lakeville, Ohio
-Polen family are great friends!
-I have tried many years, but I think only finished it once. This year may not be that year either. Start is going to be rough.
-No bonus. Currently reading Bible Recap.
1. Lena Kauffman
2. Pennsylvania and Ohio!
3. Heated from my boyfriend who has participated before
4. Scripture
Miranda
Lucas, Ohio
Found this challenge through a friend at the gym.
First time doing the challenge.
Just the 5k for me this year.
Darren Dunavan
Toccoa, Ga
How did you find out about this challenge? It was something to do in 2020 when the world shut down with Covid
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? Yes, this is year 6. Completed all 6
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Reading and podcast. Photo when I can.
Oops
This is year 6, completed 5 (will complete 6)
1. Michelle Knox
2. Fredericksburg, OH
3. Social Media
4. Yes, since the beginning!
5. #dailyfunphoto & Daily podcast
Jennifer Grierson
Willoughby Hills, OH
Heard about it on FB
First yesr attempting it
Scripture challenge
Isaac Leimeister
Louisville KY
Been done did this before
Love the scripture portion. Maybe some butter?
1. Suheidy Heidenreich
2. Medina, OH
3. From a friend
4. It’s my first time
5. Scripture reading
Gabriel Wills
Wooster, OH
Wooster Run Club
Nope
Maybe dailyfunphoto
Sam LaMar
Rittman Ohio
I believe I started doing the challenge in 2019 or 2020 will have to go back and look.
Yup
Bible reading
1. Cindy Mohr
2. North Canton, Ohio
3. My husband
4. None
5. Scripture Reading
Lisa Baker
Gambier, Ohio
A friend got us doing us back in 2020
This is my 7th year!
Going to try to do whatever bonus challenges I’m able!
Amy Pertee
Wooster OH
A friend told me about it
My first one
Scripture reading
Tracie Patterson
Millersburg,Ohio
Mid Ohio Race Management
No
Daily Photo
Jordan S.
PA
Pastor
No
No
George S.
PA
My Dad
No
No
Deb Lee checking in for third, maybe fourth time!
From Lakewood, NY
Have finished it once (pathetic, I know).
Heard about it from my friend, Sheri Hartman 😊
Plan to do the Scripture Challenge, maybe Podcast.
Scott Dennard
Eatonton, Ga
A friend challenged me to do it.
Second attempt, I tried it last year but didn’t complete it
Jack S.
PA
My Dad
No
No
Kristen Gerber
Creston, Ohio
My sister in law told me about it.
Never completed it before so I’m just trying to get that under my belt.
Joan Mathews
Maumee, Ohio
I’ve done this several times and loved it
Just the running
Elrad Lee
Ashland Ohio
A friend got me in to it
This is my 3th year
I’m going to try to participate in anything I can
Missy K.
Ohio
Sister
Yes and yes
Scripture Reading
Michael Bucher
Elnora, Indiana
My sister told me about it.
This is my first time doing 5k may!
none
Faye Thompson
Winchester, VA
Fun, loving neighbor/friend
1st time
Will try to do the challenges!
1. Marilou Williams
2. Vermilion, OH
3. My mom told me about the challenge!
4. I participated and completed the challenge for the first time last year.
5. Planning to do the scripture reading bonus challenge.
Tiffany, Ohio.
Friends posted on FB, my first challenge.
I plan to only do the walking/running but will see how it goes!
Woohoo!! You’ve got this!!
Jen Johnson
Ohio
This is year 4 for me! I found out about it for the first time four years ago from Tanya Anderson!
I enjoy participating in the scripture challenge as well!
Brooklyn Lanz
Sterling, Ohio
Found out about this from a sibling
No, this is my first time
The scripture reading and podcast
Nate McMurdy
Virginia
My buddy Christopher
Yes
No
1. Abby Carroll
2. Louisville, KY
3. A friend invited me last year, and I loved it!
4. I completed it last year and loved it! I wear my tshirt often!!
5. I plan to do the daily photo and scripture reading too!
1. Lauren Deiotte
2. Marshallville, OH
3. My mom
4. Yes, I’ve done the challenge and completed it for the past 3 years
5. None
Missy Klotzle
Creston, OH
Sister
Yes and yes
Shauna Kreger
Wooster, Ohio
Tanya Anderson
This is my 3rd year in the challenge!
Scripture readings
Rachel Mathers
Massillon, Ohio
I heard about it through Scott Price and Facebook posts.
I participated last year and was able to complete.
I will try the picture challenge this year. And I’m not sure what the Butter Run is, but will check it out.
Kathleen Griffin
Lancaster County, PA
I heard about the challenge through a friend in my walking group.
This is the 1st time I’ve participated.
I plan to walk, subscribe to the blog, and the scripture challenge.
Dawn Greenwell
Canton, Ohio
Friend told me about this event
Participated and completed this event last year for the first time.
Not sure what challenges I plan to participate in.
Missy Klotzle
Creston, oh
Sister
No
Jayda
Ohio
I found about from my sister and mom.
I have and I did complete it last year.
I do not think I will participate in the other challenges this year.
Faye Thompson
Winchester, VA
Fun and loving neighbor/friend
1st Time!
Plan to try and complete some challenges!
Happy May!
Name: Kelly Morissette Albert and Brenda Morissette
State (and city if you want): Howes cave NY
How did you find out about this challenge? A friend of ours! Paulene Ebert who has participated in the past.
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) never have done it!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)- not sure, will try for scripture for sure!
Jewel Miller, from Apple Creek OH, I found out about this challenge from friends.
This is now my 3rd year participating in the challenge and I completed it the past 2 years. Not committing to any bonus challenges this year.
1. Holden
2. Ohio
3. A friend
4. No, just running
Aaron Swartzentruber
Dundee,Ohio
Done it a couple years.
Daily podcast
Mark Greenwell
Canton, Ohio
Friend told me about the event
Participated and completed the event for the first time last year
Will probably participate in the photo challenge.
1. Name
Justin Yoder
2. State (and city if you want)
Sarasota, FL
3. How did you find out about this challenge?
Probably from Jeremy Shantz
4. Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
I think since 2018 every year.
5. Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?
I didn’t see the #5kMayhem but I may do that.
1. Name
Max Yoder
2. State (and city if you want)
Sarasota, FL
3. How did you find out about this challenge?
From my parents (Justin & Jessica Yoder)
4. Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
This is my first time!
5. Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?
None of them.
Name- Patrice
State (and city if you want)- Grand Rapids, MI
How did you find out about this challenge?- Jeff talked about it a few years ago at breakfast during our youth event
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)- Yes and Yes
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)- photos and scripture
Mid Knight White
Ohio
Friends told me about it
I believe this might be my 7th year
Daily Podcast
Linda Yoder
Baltic Ohio
Through a friend
Yes I have participated the last few years
Planning to do the scripture reading
Jeremy Gursky
Akron, OH
Friend recommendation
First time participating
No bonus challenges
Carter George
Holmesville Ohio
Friends
First year
Amy Snyder
Big Prairie OH
Friend told me a couple years ago
This is my 2nd year and yes I completed last year.
Love the DailyFunPhoto and enjoyed the Scripture reading and podcasts
1. Rebecca
2. Washington, PA
3. A friend shared the challenge in 2020 and I signed up.
4. This will be year 7. I’ve completed it every year.
5. I’ll definitely listen to the podcast every day. I love it! I’ll do the daily fun photo when I can.
Casey
FL
Friend
This will be year 4 for me
Daily readings & occasional podcast
Oliver (age 12)
SRQ, FL
My mom
This will be my first year!
Daily Bible readings with my family & the fun photo challenges 👍
1. Allyson Byler
2. Shreve, Ohio
3. I heard about it through church over the years.
4. I have not participated in previous years.
5. And I plan to do all of them.
Finn holt
Sarasota Fl
My Mother
Haven’t heard of it until last year so I haven’t.
I didn’t know that there was extra challenges.
Wendy Johnston
Wooster OH
A friend encouraged me to do this last year. I completed it!
This is my second year.
Scripture reading maybe fun photo when I remember 😂
Alaina Stoltzfus
Orrville ohio
First time doing the challenge
Family member invited us.
Walking the 5k and photo challenge
Stephanie
Ohio
A coworker
3rd year!
No bonus challenges this year
Oliver (age 12!)
SRQ, FL
My Mom
This will be my first year!
Daily Bible readings with my family & photo challenge
Loren
Ohio
I heard about this challenge because someone shared it to my local run group’s Facebook 🙂
This is my first time
I will attempt both challenges
Mid Knight White
Ohio
Friends
Maybe 7th year
Scripture
Nicholas Powell
Findlay, Ohio
My amazing wife shared this with me, we are doing it together. This is our first time.
We will do daily picture, will checkout the other challenges will share once committed. 🤪
💓👍 see ya around the hood!!
Check in number one!
Mercedes Ball
Ohio
From a teacher friend
3rd time doing it.
1) Brynlynn Burgett
2) Lakeville, OH
3) Rachel Burgett
4) I think once or twice
3) Just running
Jeana from Florida!
Heard about this from a classmate! I have not participated before so I am really looking forward to this especially the daily podcast!
Let’s go!
Brittany Stevens
Ohio
My mom always encourages me to do it
I have participated before and I have finished it before
Scripture reading
Ashley
Ohio
My son
First time
No Bonus Challenges
Lisa from Virginia
Learned from a friend
3rd year I think – completed first two
Maybe the photo challenge
Lacey Holt
Smithville Ohio
Friends
Yes, but I can’t remember how many years I’ve participated
Joining in the scripture challenge!
1. Kaylee
2. Pennsylvania
3. My mom
4. Yes, I completed it last year
5. Daily podcast
my name is Amy Mast, I’m live in Apple Creek Ohio, I have done this challenge for many years, I can’t remember exactly when I started! Lol, but it helps me achieve my fitness goals every year! I plan to do the scripture reading challenge this year
Ernest Hartman
The Villages, FL
Friend
Yes, 5 years
Scripture reading
1. Becki
2. Ohio
3. A friend
4. Tried but not completed!
5. No extras 🙂
Evan Holt
Ohio
Parents
Yes
No other challenges
1. Carolyn
2. Beach City, Ohio
3. Family
4. 2nd year and completed
5. I’ll be doing the scripture challenge
1. Hi! I’m Samantha O’Brien
2. Ohio
3. Facebook
4. This is my 3rd year participating! I’ve completed it on both of my previous attempts. 🙂
5. I will sometimes pop in and out of the photo challenge. I’m not super consistent with using Facebook.
1.Tyler VanDusen
2. Eatonton, Ga
3. Friend shared with me
4.First time
5. I’m going to participate in the scripture reading as well.
Kelly Z
Cold Wisconsin
A dear friend
At least 3
No extra challenges this year
Caity Steiner
Smithville, Ohio
Found out through friends
First year doing the challenge
Scripture challenge
Jess Mast
Ohio
Friend
No, excited to try
Scripture Reading.
Kim Conaway
Findlay, OH
A friend invited me
Yes and completed 2 out of 3 times
Scripture Reading & Daily Podcast
1. Emeth Beckman
2. New Smyrna Beach, Florida
3. My friend invited me who is good friends with Jeff polen
4. This is my first time running this challenge
5 And I am also participating in the daily fun photo challenge
Name
Trish Hole
State
Canton, Ohio
How did you find out about this challenge?
A friend told me about it
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before?
No
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?
Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast
1. Karissa Petty
2. Florida ☀️
3. Sheriiiiii 🕺🏻
4. Never!!!
5. Daily Photo 😄
Stacy B
Delaware, OH
Coworker
1st year
No extras this year
Hannah Tyson
Mentor, OH
My mother in law has done this challenge a few times!
This is my first time doing it.
I plan to do the scripture challenge!
Rich King
Wauseon, Ohio
Heard about it from some guy named Jeff
1st time
only 5k
1.Kenya
2. Beach city, Ohio
3.Cousins
4.3rd year, and I’ve completed the last two
5.i won’t be participating in any bonus challenges
Buck Miller
El Dorado Springs, MO
My Sister invited me
Completed 2 out of 2
No extra challenges
Lets gooooo!!!>:)
Danielle S
Ohio
Friend
Yes-this is the 3rd year
No extras this time
Emily Dougherty
Bucyrus, Ohio
My sister told me about it
Yes! I’ve only done it once, I think it was 2020!
No extra challenges
Billie Bartley
Pikeville, Ky.
Originally on Facebook then had the privilege of meeting you all at Energize!
I started before and ended up getting sick and being unable to finish
I am going to do the daily podcast and scripture reading
Alexis Morgan
Massillon, OH
Friend
Yes, but didn’t complete it.
Scripture reading and daily photos!
1.Kael
2.Beach city Ohio
3.Cousins
4. Third year, completed the other two
5. Nah
1. Stephanie Miller
2. Findlay, OH (but saw that Jeff is from my hometown Apple Creek!)
3. A friend (Heidi) posted on Facebook
4. No I haven’t but am excited…and have several friends and family members joining too!
5. Scripture Reading
Holly Mowry
Big Prairie OH
Saw it on Facebook 3 years ago
Yes! This is my 3rd year! It’s my favorite challenge. I look forward to all year.!
Definitely doing the scripture reading/podcast, I usually flake out on the photo contest 🤣, intrigued by the butter run!
Ray H.
Colorado
Energize
No 1st time
Scripture and podcast.
Dan Schmidt
OH, Wooster
Vertical Runner
Yes and Yes
None
Lindsay
Ohio
Facebook
This will be my fifth year completing the challenge
No extras except maybe the podcast
💓👍
Lauren Marner
Indiana
A friend told me about it
No
No bonuses
Tracy Rath
Ohio
A friend
This is my first one
5k a day and the scripture reading
Cory Lehman
Guys Mills, PA
It’s time to go!!!!!!
I am Michael Bitson currently living in Reston, VA. I was introduced to 5k May by my friend and mentor Gene Mattingly.
This will be my third year doing this and I’ve been able to finish these each time so far. I’m going to do the scripture reading and try to do the photo challenge as well.
Looking forward to seeing everyone’s posts!
Audrey
Ohio
Facebook
Yep, back after a break
Scripture reading
Chastity Thompson
Orrville, Ohio
2nd year trying-believing 1st year completing 😆
Friends with the Polen’s
No extra challenges
Diana Poore
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Heard about the challenge from people who heard I want to do a half marathon
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? No
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? #DailyFunPhoto
Allen Morgan
Massillon, Ohio
I found out through a Church Group invitation.
I have not participated in the challenge.
Daily fun photos!
Anna Thompson
Orrville, Ohio
4th year
Friends with the Polen’s
No extra challenges
Brooklyn
Beach city Ohio
Cousins
This second year and I completed the last year
I’m not doing the bonus challenges
1. Stephanie Miller
2. Findlay OH (but I saw that Jeff is from my hometown Apple Creek!)
3. A friend (Heidi) on Facebook
4. No but can’t wait! And I have several friends and family members joining too!
5. Scripture Reading
Dallas Penner
Guys Mills, PA
I found out from my friend.
This will be my fifth year.
I aim to do the scripture and some of the photos…
Cory Lehman
Guys Mills, PA
First Year!
Some friends are doing it
Just the 5k challenge
Jade Morgan
Washington, PA
This is my third time completing the challenge thank to Rebecca Fortney!
I am going to read the scriptures!
Ray H.
Colorado
Energize
1st time
Scripture and podcast
Scott Miller
Findlay, Ohio
Spouse
NO…1st time
Scripture Reading
Molly Richard
Wooster, Ohio
Encouraged by my friends Brittany Grimshaw and Margaret Davis
No
Daily Podcast
Mikayla
Florida
A friend invited us
First year
Scripture
Kallie Pope
Arkansas City, Kansas
Year 6- completed all 5 previous years
Meeting the Polen’s
Just the 5ks
Jason Boyer. Dalton, Ohio. Have not done this before. Looking forward to the challenge with a group of guys and the Scripture along the way
Name- Erika Currie
State- Ohio
How did you find out about this challenge?-Done this for a few years now
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)- yes and yes
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)- none
Kayla Lemon
Apple Creek, OH
This year is my second time!
Love the photo challenge
My name is Dustin 👋
I live in Hays, Kansas 🌻
I found out about this challenge from Scott Price Jr – a friend to all 😊
This will be my second time attempting AND completing the challenge!
I’m especially excited about the podcast and scripture reading!
Joshua Pope
Arkansas City, Kansas
Year 5 completed each year
Meeting the Polen’s
Just the 5ks
Heather
The Villages, FL
First-timer here
Sheri Hartman
All the things!
1. Justin Holt
2. Smithville, OH
3. Several years
4. Some guy named Jeff told me about it
5. Will listen to the podcast
Rachael Howard
Savannah, Ga area
Yes, this will be my third year
Reece’s Facebook posts a few years ago
Scripture challenge
Suzy Culler
Bellville Ohio
Second Year
Going to try to do pictures and definitely the scripture..
Regina Miller
Ohio
My sister
Yes & yes
None
Sharla Stoltzfus
Ohio
First time
Doing with my daughter and we are excited for the challenge.
1. bre lanz
2. ohio
3. my siblings
4. no
5. scripture reading + photos
Elonie Yoder
Wooster, Ohio
Ive participated and completed in years past
Found out from the Polens
Just the 5ks
Steve Knight
West Salem, Ohio
Completed 5 years
From my sister Mid
Scripture also.
Jaida Miller
Ohio
Her mom
No
None
1. Titus Holt
2. Smithville, OH
3. Several years
4. Heard about it from Jeff Polen
5. No extra challenges
Heather Hickman
Washington, PA
My friend Rebecca
Yes, completed 3 years, this will be my 4th.
Daily fun photo, scripture reading
1. Evan Holt
2. Smithville, OH
3. Several years
4. Heard about it from Jeff Polen
5. No extra challenges
Elisa Hill
Akron Ohio
I saw it on FB and joined years ago!
I’ve participated since 2020
I always participate in the daily photo challenge. May try the butter run?
1) Nancy Long
2) Greensboro, GA
3) From a friend originally
4) Signed up for 2. Completed 1 and had a grandbaby born during the middle of the second one so I missed a day or two
5) scripture reading
Deborah Robinson
West Virginia
I saw a friend’s post last several years and joined last year. Coming back to do it again! Yes, I completed the challenge last year.
I look forward to the fun photo challenges and the podcast. The podcast keeps me going on the hard days and I feel a sense of community while going through the scripture together.
Hi I’m Jess
State Sunny Florida ☀️🌴
Probably heard about it from my husband
I have been a part of this before! Completed 6 I think.
I’m not sure that I’m doing any other challenges. wait, what’s the butter run?
Sharla Stoltzfus
Orrville Oh
First time doing this challenge.
Invited to do it by a family member.
Courtney Guley
Pittsburgh, Pa
Heard from a friend
1st Time!
Podcast!
Asher stokes
St. Augustine, Florida
Heard about it through my interim youth director (Dean Plumlee)
Never done it before
I might do some of the scripture challenge
Diane Boggs
Ohio
My daughter in law introduced the race years ago
Not my first rodeo, I think this will be my 6th challenge.
Not sure about additional challenges, scriptures is the best.
1. Clara Smith
2. Virginia
3. My friend told me about the challenge
4. This will be my first time doing the challenge.
5. I will be doing the Daily Fun photo and Scripture Reading.
Trisha Sandstrom
Bismarck, ND
1st year
Learned about it when I was in India with Jeff family and some great friends
Scripture Challenge
Hi there I’m Ronni Points
Savannah Georgia
Heard about it from Sheri Hartman
This is my third time
Not sure about other challenges
1. Terri Desautels
2. Dayton, Maine
3. Challenged by a friend back in 2021
4. This is year 6, yes completed 🙌
5. Scripture reading, Daily Podcast and #DailyFunPhoto
Reese Hickman
Washington, PA
My mom
Yes, did not complete last year
Maybe the fun photos
Isaac Holt
Ohio
Yes
From friends
No
Tom Boggs
Ohio
My wife, via daughter in law
I think this is 6th
Walk, run challenge is for me
Karen Jacobs
Findlay, Ohio
I found out about the challenge from a friend.
I have never participated in the challenge before.
I plan to be a part of the daily podcast bonus challenge.
You’ve got this!!
Cameron Hickman
Washington, PA
My mom
Yes, second year
Maybe picture challenge
Ruby
Mt Eaton Ohio
3rd year
Thanks to Linda for telling us about it (Jodi’s Mom)
No extra challenges
Madison Hickman
Washington, PA
My mom
Yes, 2nd year
Pictures and scripture reading
Zeke Moyer
Reading,Pa
Mom and dad
Year 2
Scripture reading
Clarabelle Schlabach
Dundee,Ohio
Friends
This will be my 4th year
No extra challenges
Matt webster
West Virginia
I think this is our fifth year
my buddy Jordan challenged me to do the challenge
I’ll be reading scripture
Jessica
Loudinville OH
2nd year but I didnt not finish last year
Heard about it on FB
Going ti try to participate a little in all of the additional challenges as well.
Sabrina Dow
Clermont, FL
Heard about it from Sheri Hartman
First time
No
Caleb Cooper
Virginia
How did you find out about this challenge? Mother-in-law
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before?
Yes, completed the challenge last year for the first time.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?
Just the 5k challenge.
Jackie Gruss
Avon, OH
My Sister
1st Year
Daily Podcast
💓💓💓
Scott Ward
Middleton, Florida
Friend
First Year
Just walking
Betsy Moore
Washington, Pa
2nd year
My friend Rebecca challenged me – love the accountability
🤗Christy Morgan
🥾Leesville Louisiana
🛜I don’t remember how I found this challenge since it was years ago, but maybe social media.
🎉Yes, completed twice in the past
📚scripture reading, but may try the photo challenge as well!
Annette Gursky
Akron, Ohio
Friend recommendation
First time participating
No bonus challenges
Heather Frederick
From louisiana
A friend told me about this challenge.
I have never participated in a 5k a day challenge!!
I plan on trying it all 😉
Emma Gursky
Akron, OH
Friend recommendation
First time participating
No bonus challenges
Lorelei Suehrstedt from Bay Village, Ohio. I have participated in this challenge every year since its inception. I heard about it through Brian Polen because he’s great at inspiring folks.
1.) Kayla Wollaber.
2.) Cobleskill, New York.
3.) Dare 2 Share last year/my friend Pauline.
4.) This is my first time participating.
5.) Fun photo, scripture reading and daily podcast.
Will
PA
Pastor
No
No
1. Renate Johnson
2. Mitchell, NE
3. Been doing this for a few years now
4. Yes, I have done this before and I have finished it. Last year was the first year in a few years that I couldn’t finish it.
5. Daily Fun Photo, Scripture Reading and Daily Podcast
Tom Boggs
Ohio
My wife via daughter in law
I think 6th year
Not at this time
Zara
Missouri
Some awesome friends shared it with us a couple of years ago.
Yes, this will be my 3rd time. Completed 2 times.
Scripture reading and daily podcast
Kristy Slagle
Mansfield, OH
My friend Jenn Lang told me about it
This is my first time
I plan to do the Scripture Reading
Max Gursky
Akron, OH
Friend recommendation
First time participating
No bonus challenges
•Taylor Weber
•Loudonville, OH
•Holly Mowry
•No, this is my first time!
•I really liked the podcast this morning-thank you for taking the time and effort to do that. The scripture, tip and music-I actually loved the AI song😂
Name
Terry Brown
How did you find out about this challenge?
Friend
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
Yes completed last year
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
Scripture
Tom b
Ohio
Wife via daughter in law
6th year
Just trying to sign in now, this is third time and for some reason not seeing first 2 attempts in blog. Hope this one gets posted.
Caity Steiner
Smithville, Ohio
Multiple friends
This is my first year!
Scripture reading
3.1 this morning
Name: Trevor Fox
State (and city if you want): Wisconsin
How did you find out about this challenge?
Anthony Ramirez
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
No. First time.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
Scripture Reading and/or Podcast
Just finished day one at 6:59 am!
Thanks for coordinating this!
Carter
Ontario
From friends
Yes
No
Chloe Schlabach
Dundee OH
Mé Madré
Year four!!
No extra challenge
Name : Justin Scott
State (and city if you want) : PA
How did you find out about this challenge? Searched for May running challenges on the internet
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) : No
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”): Scripture
Zoe
Ontario
From friends
No
No
1. Jennifer Harding
2.The villages Florida
3. Never Have done this before
4.First Time!
5. Daily photos,
scripture reading
3.1 today
1. Stef
2. Pennsylvania
3. Many years ago I found out about it while listening to a podcast!
4. Yes! This will be my 5th year!
5. I’m going to do the scripture reading bonus challenge
Sue Hershberger
Fredericksburg, Ohio
Yes and yes
Scripture reading
Ryan Yoder
Wooster, OH
From Jeff himself
Yes, Yes
JPM 5k & Musikfest
Kylie Adams
Ohio
Family
Yes
No
Rhonda
Ohio
Learned about this online
I have participated and completed in the past
I am going to participate in as much as I can
Jennifer Adams
Ohio
Friends
Yes
I will do what I can!!
Completed my 5 k. Canonsburg pa 15317
Amanda Massoni
Wooster, Ohio
Jeff Polen
Yes for several years and have completed
Daily podcast and scripture readings
Jen Vaughn
Massillon Ohio
My friend did it last year
This is my first time!
I am doing the scripture reading, and would like to try to do the other optional challenges
Deb
Ohio
From a friend
First time
Scripture reading
I’m checking in from Ohio for myself and 3 of my kiddos! Ages 12,9, 6 I’ve done the challenge before but it’s the first yr they want to join! First day complete. 👏
Clara, Amelia
Kidron, OH
The Geiser Family is quite a persuasive force
Clara’s 3rd year, Amelia’s first year
Doing the photo challenge for sure, will probably listen to the podcast while mom has it on.
1. Ashley Compton
2. Ohio
3. Brian Polen
4. No
5. #DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, and I’m up for the butter run but this is the first I’m hearing of it so I need more info.
1. Jillian Powell
2. Findlay, Ohio
3. I found out about the challenge from a friend’s post on Facebook. I thought it would be a fun challenge for my hubby and I to take part in. Thank you for creating this opportunity!
4. This is the first time I am participating in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge.
5. I plan to participate in the Scripture Reading and #DailyFunPhoto BONUS challenges, but may check out the other two as well.
Todd Gurry
3rd year
Levittown PA
Pastor John Murphy shared this with me.
Woohoo! Glad you guys are doing it!!
Hello! My name is Bubblz and a few of my awesome running friends told me about this fun challenge. It’ll be my first time doing it… and my miles will be run in Ohio.
Elaine Hill
Rittman, OH
First time
A friend
Scripture Reading
Keri Weaver
Millersburg, OH
Heard about it from friends
This’ll be my 3rd year
Walking challenge
Name: Christina Boehr
State: Nebraska
How did you find out about this challenge?
One of our pastors knew Jeff and he told me about this challenge.
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? I have participated 3 out of the 4 past years.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? I’ll do the photo challenge and I’m hoping to do the scripture challenge as well!
Drew Cramer
Greenwood, DE
Energize Conference
1st time
Scripture challenge
Jennie Norton
Pennsylvania
A friend from church and work told me about this challenge.
It’s my first year,
Plan to be part of the scripture reading bonus challenge 🙂
Krista shepler
Shinglehouse, PA
My cousin told me about it
This will be my second year!
And just the walking challenge 🙂
1. Tom
2. Wife via daughter in law
3. I think 6th year
4. I’m just trying to get the first post in. This is now 4ht time typing this and so for not posted. Here is hoping this one shows up.
Oliver Holt
SRQ, FL
My mom
This will be my first year
Bible reading with my family & maybe a few photo challenges!
Name: missi
State: Mount Vernon Ohio
How did you find out about this challenge?: Facebook!
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? Yes this is my 5th or 6th year
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Going to try scripture reading!
Tazia Byler
Broadway,Va
Friends
Yes
Mikayla Deiotte
Canton, OH
Family
Yes, 1 time before
Scripture challenge
Andrew swartzentruber
Greenwood, DE
1st year
Heard about it at an energize conference
Hoping to do the scripture reading
Vikki Hardwick
Delaware, Ohio
Co-worker told me about this.
This is my first time trying this.
Just committing to the walking challenge at this time.
Eva Kurtz
Ohio
Heard about it from friends
Completed it 2 years ago, skipped last year
Only the 5k no bonus challenges
1. Parker
2. Wooster Ohio
3. A friend
4. First year!
5. Scripture reading
Drew Cramer
Greenwood, DE
Energize Conference
1st time
Scripture Reading Challenge
Trinity Finchum
Hudson FL
Me and my Dad are doing it together, he’s done it before and I am so excited to continue…one run was already down this morning!(Run/Walk Challange but the plan is to just run it every day)
I am not doing bonus challenges this year maybe next year once I complete the challenge once I will😊
You got this!
Brian Nichols
Missouri
Friends
Never completed this before
Only the 5k
Andrew swartzentruber
Greenwood, DE
1st year
Heard about it at an energize conference
Hoping to do the scripture reading
Doug Patton
Ohio
I’ve been doing the 5k in May for several years.
Yes.
Scripture Reading.
Reuben Troyer
Texas
Heard it from my sister in Ohio
Haven’t participated in it before
5k every day and scripture reading
Emma Colicci
Pennsylvania
Heard about it from my bestie
This is my first time
Only the 5k challenge
Lynn Bergen
Sarasota, FL
Friends
No, this is my first time.
5K and Scripture reading
Emry
Missouri
My mom
Yes, 2 times. I completed 1
No
Juanita Miller
Apple Creek Ohio
Found out about the challenge through friends
Yes-yes- this will be my 3rd time
No additional challenges this year.
Sean Michael Murphy
Wooster, Ohio
My incredible daughter told me about this
This is my first time
I’m in for the 3 chapters/day
Joe Bergen
Sarasota FL
Friends
No, this is my first time
5K and scripture reading
Hello, We are Mark & Rebecca Kaiser from Orwell, Ohio. We learned about the challenge from our grandson, and are doing it to encourage him. It’s our first year participating. Looking forward to it!
Trisha Sandstrom
Bismarck, ND
Heard about it in India last month
Scripture Challenge
1. Ronda Shultzman
2. Apple creek, oh
3. Another runner told me years ago
4. Yes
5. Any i can!
Name: DJ Grick
State: Coatesville PA
How did you find out about this challenge? Jeff’s social.
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) NO
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”) None this time.
Mark “Woody” Woods
Mt Eaton, Ohio
A kid that I coach nudged me.
First time!
I’m not sure yet, but maybe photos. I need to think about butter run.
Michael Yoder
Mt. Eaton Ohio
Family
Yes 3rd Year
Any I Can
Kristin White
Dalton, Ohio
Friends
I have participated several years, always enjoy it
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Daily fun photo-yes, scripture reading-not this year, doing Bible Recap this year and don’t want to risk falling behind(well anymore than I already have), daily podcast-probably most days, First Annual “Butter Run”—I seem to have missed what this is so that is yet to be determined
Peggy Baker
Pennsylvania
Pastor at Memorial Baptist Church in Gettysburg
First time
Scripture Reading
Heidi
Ohio
Friend shared
Yes…. Everytime!
Yes… scripture reading
💓👍💓
Teresa Oakley
Hilliard Ohio
My sister told me about it
This is my first time
No bonus commitment for now
1. Lisa Livingston
2. Inwood, wv
3. The Mattinglys
4.i think this is my 4th year
5. Yes
1 Andrew Swartzentruber
2 Greenwood de
3 first timer
4 energize conference Hoping to
5 none
Name Amber Mullen
State (and city if you want) Maryland
How did you find out about this challenge? Family
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) yes, this is my 3rd year
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”) maybe the scripture reading
Hadleigh widmer
Ohio
Church
This is my first year! Ive done mile a day but never 5k
Scripture challenge!
1. Samantha Henry
2. Nashville TN
3. Friend on Instagram How
4. Yes for the last 2 years!
5. The scripture reading
Thresa Venables
Wooster Ohio
Been joining this the last several years
Yes but it’s been a couple years
and no bonus challenges likely for me
Name
Jessica Pack
State (and city if you want)
Virginia
How did you find out about this challenge?
From a friend
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
Yes! 4th year!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
All!
Teresa Oakley
Hilliard Ohio
My sister
This is my first year
No bonus commitment for now
Maddie 🙂
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
My girlfriend and her mom have been doing it for several years and asked if I wanted to join
First time!
No bonuses this time
Lexi
Delaware
I found out from my brother. I have not participated before. I don’t plan on doing any of the bonus challenges.
My name is mareah i live in berlin, ohio I did the 5k in 2024 i am doing the fun picture challenge and the podcast everyday. I’m so excited and I wish all of you others. The best.
Let’s do this as a team😁
1. Tia
2. Mansfield, Ohio
3. A friend
4. Yes, this is my 3rd year
5. No
andrew swartzentruber
Greenwood de
Energize conference
1st year
No
Joe Chavez.
Texas.
Family.
No.
Just the 5k.
Andrew swartzentruber
Greenwood de
Energize conference
1st year
Nope
1. Katie
2. Ohio
3. From a family member
4. This is my first year
5. The Scripture reading!
Haley
Ohio
Friends at work are doing it.
No, this is my first year.
None
Stephanie Livingston
Burbank, Ohio
Found out from Facebook and my husband
I have not participated in it before
Will participate in all of it!
This is my fourth year doing this. I did a modified challenge last year, but I am back to the main course this year!
Kate Keller
Lima, Ohio
My sister Annie told me about it years ago.
This is my 4th year. I have completed it every year.
No bonus challenges this year.
Diana Poore
Colorado Springs, CO
Heard from a tennis friend
Gonna try the #dailyFunPhoto challenge
Alex
Cumberland MD
Colleague of my Dad’s told us about it.
Completed it twice before.
No
1Danielle
2 Texas
3 Cousin
4 5th year
5 Photo & scripture
Amy Ferman
Greensboro Georgia
Friend/ coworker
Yes- this will be my 3rd year
Scripture reading and podcast
Andrew swartzentruber
Greenwood de
Energize conference
1st year
None
Abby Yoder
Howard, Ohio
My friend told me about it
Yes, all of them!
Scott Price
Wooster, Ohio
Jeff made me do it
I’ve participated since 2020, completing it 4 times
I will also do the scripture reading, fun photo, and daily podcast
Dorothy
Washington State
Heard from a church friend
First time
Scripture Reading bonus
Linda Knee
Ashland, Ohio
Participated in the past
Yes, 5th year ( I think)
Yes, Podcast
Kelly Monigold
Lisbon, Ohio
Co-Worker
1st Year
Photo Challenge
Esther Yoder
Naples, ID
A friend
This will be my 2ndyear, I believe
I plan to participate in the 5K
Kayla Richardson
Wooster
A friend told me about this, this is my first time.
Planning to do scripture reading as well.
Edward Bonner
First year
Spencer Greathouse
Missouri
My buddy and incredible human being- Dustin Mulkey!
No- first time and I’m excited!
Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast for sure, will try to do the photo
Eric Wildman
Anacortes, Washington
Friend from church
First time participating
5K challenge only
Heather Kelly
Westerlo, NY
I heard about the challenge from a friend at church. This us my first year. I plan on doing the daily scripture readings along with the photo challenge! Cant wait to get started.
Curt Mauger
North Platte Nebraska
My wife heard about it at a conference
This will be my first year!
Scripture and podcast
Tim
Butler, Ohio
Done it for the last several years
No
Ruthie Beaty
Canton, Ohio
My sister Becky told me about it in 2024
I attempted in 2024 and completed 2025
I want to do the scripture, podcast listening, photos and 5k challenge!
Marlene Weaver
Millersburg Ohio
My sister
Have not done this before
No bonus challenges
Jeff Harbison
Belpre, OH
Facebook
3rd year
Daily podcast and scripture reading
Ike Detweiler
Fredericksburg Ohio
My Aunt
1st Year
Scripture Reading
Alexa Hostetler
Ohio
My first year
All of them!
1. Megan Hillman
Charlene Leimeister
Apple Creek OH
Previous runner- connecting with son
5k, scripture
Alexis Gingerich
Dyke, VA
A friend
2nd year
I plan to participate in the 5K
Ike Detweiler
My Aunt
1st Year
Scripture Reading
Jalyn Johnson
Perrysville, Ohio
My mom!
Yes I have!
I plan to do the scripture reading and try out the podcast.
Jessica Rickly
Mansfield, OH
Two of my friends participate so I committed for 2026.
It’s my first year!
Might do the fun photo!
1. Ray Ludwig
2. Lula, Ga
3.This is my 5th…6th…7th year…..I’ve done this challenge before. I lose count on how many years. Lol!!!
4. I may do some of the bonus challenges, but probably not all.
1. Megan Hillman
2. Ashland, OH
3. I did it last year!
4. Yes
5. Daily fun photo & scripture reading
Jessica Slocum
Marysville, OH
A friend of mine told me about this challenge this morning🤣 I had never heard of it and this will be my first test participating. I will do the 5k and bonus scripture challenge.
1. Jennifer, Brayden, Ashlyn, Teagan Dougherty
2. Ohio
3. A friend started us on this journey
4. We have completed 2 yrs, but missed last year.
5. Unsure
Stacy Wolfe
Apple Creek, Ohio
my daughter told me about it
This is my second year participating. I run daily anyway, so why not?
whatever I have time for
Kristan Ellington
Orrville, OH
Joe and Liz Combs told us about it. 🙂
Started it last year but didn’t complete it!
Daily podcast!
Tara Mizner
North Canton, Ohio
I missed 1 day in 2024 due to illness
Dabble in all the challenges
Checking in for two:
Marlene Swartzentruber
Dundee, OH
Through church
yes and yes
daily podcast
Hannah Swartzentruber
Dundee, OH
through church friends
yes and yes
not sure
Julianna Ludlow
Pennsylvania
Friend John Murphy
I have not participated before
Scripture reading
Name: Kael
State: Florida!
How did I find out: My father
Have I done it before: Yerp, this is my fourth year I believe
Bonus challenges: nope
Becky stinson
Millersburg ohio
Saw it in a running group
1st year participating
Trying to do all challenges
Brad Dodson
Nashville, OH
Friend from musclecamp CrossFit
This is my first year
#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily challenge
Tristan Schneider
Fort Worth, Texas
I friend told me about it!
I haven’t ever done this challenge before!
I wont be doing the bonus challenges
Kaleb Davis
Littleton, Colorado
My wife told me about it
This is my first time participating
I plan to do the daily 5k and scripture reading
Name: Nancy
State: Texas!
How did I find out: My running buddy
Have I done it before: Nope, First time.
Bonus Challenge: Scripture reading <3
Jon Kellicker
North Canton
I’m doing this under duress😜
Liza Meehl
Rittman Ohio
Friends
Last year I completed it. Attempted other year
Podcast and daily reading.
Let’s go!!!
Name: Jordan
State: Colorado
Energize2026
This is my first time!
Scripture reading!
Janie (JJ)
Texas
Friends
Yes 2nd year
No
Shawn Adams
Apple Creek, OH
Heard about it from a friend
Been participating for many years & completed every year
Probably just the daily 5k
Jeff fink
Ohio
Not sure where I heard about it
This is my eighth or ninth year (j/k no idea how many in a row at this point)
No extra challenges officially.
Going to be a challenge to finish due to be holder and having a marathon (with old man recovery) and then a mission trip in the middle of the month
Brianna Reifsnyder
Ohio
My mom/ church
This is my 5th or 6th year
I might listen to the podcast
Devon
Langhorne, PA
I found out about this thru my church friends
First time for me
Also doing scripture readings
Jason Rickard
Winchester, VA
Heard about it through a friend
This is my 4th or 5th year
Reading Challenge
Jon Kellicker
Ohio
I’m doing this under duress
Hi!
This is Cherisa Hodges from Wooster, Ohio.
My cousin, Billi Coakley, told me about this challenge. I have not participated in this before.
I hope to do all of the extras included, I will try anyway lol
Let’s go!!!!
1. Jamie
2. Levittown, PA
3. A friend
4. Yes, failed to complete
5. No bonus challenges.
Jann Coates
East Sparta, Ohio
I think I saw something on Facebook a few years ago.
I signed up after I retired four years ago and have completed it each year.
All of the challenges.
Betty Dean
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
Web
Been Doing it for a few years
Daily Scriptures
Jeral Imhoff, West Salem Ohio.
I have done this challenge before and am always amazed how one is capable of doing so much more than we normally think.
Yes. I always enjoy and am encouraged by the podcast.
Hi! I’m Sarah Hoitink! I live in Wadsworth Ohio! I came across the challenge on Facebook. This is my first one! I want to do the scripture challenge as well!
Kevin Smyth
Louisville, KY
A friend invited me to this last year.
I participated in and completed the challenge last year!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast
Jeff Sours
Gettysburg, PA
Heard it from the legend Jeff Polen
starting year 4
Scripture challenge
Whitney wedel
Ohio
Heard about it through a friend
First year
Probably just the daily 5k
Leah Bechtol
Ashland, Ohio
Learned about it several years ago online? Facebook? I honestly can’t remember!
I’ve completed it once before and tried but didn’t complete a couple times
I’m committing to the the 5K daily and will try some of the other challenges as I can 🙂
Alyson
Mansfield, OH
Co-worker
No
No bonus challenges
Sean stallings
Painesville Ohio
A co worker invited my to join
This is my first year participating in the challenge
Participating in all challenges
James Snyder
Creston, Ohio
I’ve seen friends doing it in years past
My first year participating
Probably just do the 5k a day
1. Alyssa Pratt
2. Ohio
3. From a family member
4. This will be my 3rd year completing this challenge
5. Scripture reading
Tim Miller
Sugarcreek, OH
My Wife
This will be my 4th year
I will not be doing the bonus challenges
Kelli Gleydura
Ohio
Facebook invite
This is my first year
No bonus Challenges
Name
Reece Carter
State (and city if you want)
Roswell, New Mexico
How did you find out about this challenge?
Heard about it from friends!
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
Yes! I participated and completed it last year!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?
None
Name
Norm Welch
State (and city if you want)
Eagle Point, OR
How did you find out about this challenge?
Gospel Advancing Summit
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
I have not.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
Scripture Reading
Kendra Mohn
Dalton Ohio
District Athletic Trainer- she’s awesome!
I have never participated in this type of challenge.
BONUS challenge I am not sure of yet!
Ruth Martin
Millersburg, OHMy family
1 year, completed in 2025
Not officiallly doing bonus challenges, but I enjoy the daily podcast when I walk by myself.
Kelli Gleydura
Ohio
This is my first year
Facebook invite
No bonus challenges
NameDevon
State (and city if you want) Wooster, ohio
How did you find out about this challenge? Friend
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) No
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”) Scripture reading
Erika Lilly
Norton, OH
Scott Price-I did it last year too!
I plan on doing some of the challenges but I’m following a different daily scripture plan and a few podcasts
Jacquelyn McMurdy
Fort Belvoir, VA
How did you find out about this challenge? Friend
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) yes and yes 2025
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
Daily fun photo
David Miller
Apple Creek Ohio
Social Media
6 years
I’m going to try to complete all of the bonus challenges
Tracy
Berlin, OH
Pastor Larry
Nope this is the 1st time
I’m planning on the Scripture reading and DailyFunPhoto 😊
Check-in #1
Terry Brown
North Central Pennsylvania
This is my 3rd year participating. I was able to complete the challenge both times, and am looking g forward to the challenge and what God will show me through it. (#scripturereading)
Daniel C.
Virginia
My homeboy told me about it last year
Yes & yes I completed the challenge & earned my tee in 2025
N/A
Susan Gingerich
Apple Creek, Ohio
Heard about it from friends
This is our 5th year
No challenges this year
Lis Guirguis
NJ
Heard at Energize!
Nope, but lets go!
Scripture Reading
Nicole Gibas
Sedalia, Colorado
Invited to do it with some friends
Scripture Challenge
Forgot to say this is my first year!
Liz Combs
Dalton, OH
Heard about it from friends
This is my 3rd year participating
I plan to participate in the scripture reading
1. Jon Bass
2. South Central Indiana
3. Heard about it from Energize Conference
4. First time year
5. I plan to do the Scripture reading
Christian Packard
Middleburgh, New York
My arm has been twisted by Eric and im committing
1st year
I will be reading scripture every day
Michelle Colicci
New York
My daughter told me about the challenge
I have never done it before
I am walking and doing the Bible reading
David Warner
Massillon, Ohio
Facebook posts
Yes this is my 4th year
I plan to do the scripture reading
Reece Oldham
San Marcos, TX
Heard about it from Scott Price!
I’ve participated 4 years and completed 2.
Probably the podcast!
Brooklyn Campbell
Dayton VA
Doing it with my boyfriend
No
Mark Oldham
San Marcos, TX
Heard about it from Scott Price!
I’ve participated 4 years and completed all.
Probably the podcast!
Jennifer Anthony
From punta Gorda, Florida
Heard about this from my wonderful previous boss and friend
And I am on your number three
Looking forward to all of the great successes again this year
My name is mareah i did the 5k first time in2024 i’m from Berlin, Ohio.
I’m so excited for this month. Wish you all the best of luck.
Joni Troyer
Millersburg OHIO
Facebook
Yes completed in 2024 and 2025
Looking forward to doing hard things
Micah Miller
El Dorado Springs, MO
My cousins
3rd year
No extra challenges this year
Corey, Ohio
Been doing it for awhile, completed all of them
just the 5ks
Bennett Miller
El Dorado Springs, MO
My cousins
3rd year
No extra challenges this year
Nicolette
Austin, Texas (and city if you want)
Found out through family
1st time!!
DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, First “Butter Run”!
Zoe Miller
El Dorado Springs, MO
My cousins
3rd year
No extra challenges this year
Kelsey Trombly
-New Boston, Michigan
-I found about this challenge from my future mother in law, she told me she does it every year so I joined her this year and got a few other friends to as well.
-I have never participated in a 5k Every Day in the Month of May Challenge.
-#5kMay2026, I plan on doing the scripture reading and maybe the #DailyFunPhoto
Benji Gingerich
Apple Creek, Ohio
First time
Heard from friends and family
No extra challenges
Ashley Miller
El Dorado Springs, MO
My sister in law
3rd year
I plan on doing the scripture challenge too
Gene & Missy Mattingly (two for one check in)
Winchester, VA
Few years ago learned about it—can’t stop! Haha
Missy and I have both taken part and yes, have completed every time. Praise God.
Bonus challenges: yes to photo, Scripture, Podcast; Butter Run not sure.
Matt Bell
Benton,AR
A friend told me about it several years ago.
Yes. I’ve completed it twice and then got sick last year in the middle.
None of them.
Kensey Wolfe
Apple Creek, Ohio
Heard about it from Piper
It will be my 3rd year completing it
I’m going to try to do the photo challenge
Amanda Purdy
This will be my first time participating.
I saw that a friend’s signed up, I needed motivation so decided to join her.
My name is Angie Brinkley. I am from Clinton, Ok. My husband told me about the challenge. We completed it together last year. I don’t plan on doing any of the bonus challenges.
1. Kambrie Fenstermaker
2. Arlington, WA
3. A friend
4. First year
5. Bible reading
Nicholas McIntyre
Wooster ohio
Through a friend
I have not participated or even heard of it before
I will just run the 5k everyday
1. Mikayla Hackett
2. Massillon, OH
3. Heard about it from a friend
4. First year doing it 🙂
5. No challenges
Jeremy Oehring
Missouri
Family peer pressure
Yes
No
Moriah Gingerich
Apple Creek, Ohio
2nd year
Heard from family and friends
No challenges
My name is Ezekiel Drake. I’m from the Rockford IL area. This is my first time doing this challenge! I’m not doing any of the bonus challenges!
Raina Schrock
Grantsville, MD
Have completed challenge before.
Heard about it at Fairlawn Church.
No extra challenges.
Liam Schrock
Grantsville, MD
Have completed the challenge before.
Heard about it at Fairlawn Church.
No extra challenges.
Sue Siao
CA
1st time!
@ Energize
Podcast & scripture
Elaina Gingerich
Apple Creek, Ohio
4th year
Heard from friends
No challenges
I’m sorry, I put the wrong name at the end.
1. Mandy Miller
2. Bonners Ferry, Idaho
3. Friend (sister in law)
4. I never have
5. I plan to do the 5k every day, Scripture reading every day
I’m excited about this. My husband and I are doing it together🙂
Name: Eric
State (and city if you want): IL
How did you find out about this challenge?: From D2S!
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!): No my first time!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”): hoping to do scripture reading
Maddy Schrock
Grantsville, MD
First time doing 5k May!
Wanted to do it with older siblings.
No extra challenges.
Stefan Lam
West Dundee, Illinois
Found out about this from my friends in Acts2 Network who went to Dare2Share’s Energize conference!
Haven’t completed this challenge before, this is my first time
Will try to check out the podcast and also do the daily scripture challenge!
Jeff Howard
Savannah GA
I successfully completed the challenge last year! I have several friends who participate annually.
I intend to do the scripture reading and 5K daily. I will listen to podcasts as often as I can!
Bobbi
Scottsdale AZ
3rd year
Heard about the challenge from a colleague
No challenges
Scott Tinman
Findlay, OHHow did you find out about this challenge?
I am a repeat participant and have finished it with shirts to prove it
Will be trying to do the #DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast…not sure about this Butter Run though.
Hey Scott!!
Alicia Garcia
Pennsylvania
Heard about from a friend
1st year doing
Will do scripture reading, and podcast, not sure about other 2
Robin Berry
Cotton Center, TX
My husband completed the challenge last year, and encouraged me to do it with him this year.
No, I’ve never done the challenge
Yes, I hope to complete all of the challenges.
Kary W.
Perrysburg Oh
I forget which year or how I heard about it. I think my friend Christy and I think I started in 2020? Maybe 2021, but definitely during shutdowns
Daily reading challenge
Anna Gingerich
Apple Creek, Ohio
3rd year
Heard from friends
No challenges
Christie Jackson
Fostoria, Ohio
Year #6!!
Heard from friends
Probably join in the daily fun photo
Rob Motz
Canton
Friends
First Year
Kate Tingley
Butler, OH
My husband
Last year was my first year !
I’m going to take part in scripture reading !
Dania Gingerich
Apple Creek, Ohio
5th year
Heard from friends
No challenges
Kelly Kuzma
Wooster, OH
Past participant
I have done the challenge the past 6 years and completed 5 of them
planning for podcast and scripture
Sheryl Mieczkowski
Clinton Twp, Michigan
First timer!
Dare 2 Share Energize Conference
I plan to do scripture reading and fun photo
1. Julia Shoup
2. Brewster, Ohio
3. Friends
4. 3 years, completed each time
5. Daily Podcast and Photo challenges
Laurel Johanson
New Cumberland, WV
A friend from church posted about the challenge on Facebook, this is my first time!
Elaine Kim
Elgin, Illinois
Through Dare2Share’s Energize conference – so energizing!
This is the first time I had even heard about it!
Daily podcast and bible reading!
Gilbert Y
Chicago, IL
Friends
First year
I am going to take part in Scripture reading
1. Maddie Shoup
2. Brewster, Ohio
3. Family
4. 1 year, completed it
5. Photo Challenge
Javier Chavez
Texas
Family
No
No
1. Kaiden Shoup
2. Brewster, Ohio
3. Family
4. 2 years, completed both
5. Photo Challenge
1.Steven Miller
2.Naples Idaho
3.My Sister
4.No
5.No
Kevin Lisbon
Olmsted Twp, OH (CLE area)
dman_runs aka David Miller told me
This will be my 6th year. Also ran Boston 2.0 in 2020
I love participating in the daily photo challenges.
I wish everyone best of luck and have fun!
Amanda Dunn
Washington, PA
Friend
First time
Some of the challenges
DeLayne Lefevre
The Villages Florida
Heard about from a friend, word of mouth.
Never participated in the past
Daily scripture and hopefully photo
1. Hannah Shoup
2. Brewster, Ohio
3. Family
4. 2 years, completed both times
5. Daily photo challenge
Kelly
Wooster, OH
past participant did it 5/6 past ones
podcast cripture reading
1. Andre Shoup
2. Brewster, Ohio
3. Family.
4. 3 years completed all
5. Photo challenge
1. Myron Shoup
2. Brewster, Ohio
3. Friends
4. I have done this for the past 3 years and have completed each one
5. I plan to listen to the daily podcast.
Quana Jarrett
Hamilton, Alabama
I completed the 5k last year
Yes, I completed the 5k last year #DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading.
Hello!👋
1. Rizza Durbin.
2. Hudson, Ohio
3. A friend.
4. Joined & completed the 5k in May the first time last year, though I’ve been run streaking since May of 2020.☺️
5. #DailyFunPhoto
Sophie Sheets
Findlay,Ohio
Friends on Facebook
This is my first year and I am a new runner!
Just running the challenge
Woohoo!!!
Yes girl!! You’ve got this 💓
Marybeth
Dalton,Oh
I think I’ve done everyone of them…
I enjoy looking at all the pics but haven’t really joined in on it & love the daily podcasts
1. Janel Miller
2. Naples, ID
3. Family
4. no
5. no
1. Jon Bass
2. South Central Indiana
3. Energize Conference
4. 1st Year
5. Scripture challenge
Carie Cooney
Colorado
I just got to hang with you at Energize! And a coworker participated last year.
No – This is my first time.
No extra challenges. It will be hard enough without additional work. lol
YES!!! Energize for the win!
Tara T.
Florida
I heard about this from Jess & Justin Y, and this is my 2nd year.
Not planning on the extra challenges for now.
Ben in Wisconsin
I heard about it from a friend who is doing it.
I did it last year and was able to complete it!
I’m not planning on doing any of the optional challenges this year.
Juanita Irias
Sugarcreek, Ohio
I heard about it through your ministry. And John. 😉
It my second year! I completed it last year and it jump started such a good habit that I kept up all through the summer. Then winter came and I stopped. Hoping this will be the start of getting it to be a habit again!
I’m joining in on the scripture challenge.
Kendra Grubinski
Findlay, Oh
A couple of friends 🙂
1st year
Scripture Challenge/Daily Podcat
Yes!!!! Woohol!!
Woohoo!!!
1. Reece Jarvis
2. Ohio
3. My friends told me about it
4. This is my first year
5. Maybe
Melanie Kempton
Ohio
How did you find out about this challenge? A coworker
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) NO
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”) None
1. Emily Byler
2.Ohio
3. From friends
4.Yes, I’ve participated before and yes, I’ve completed it.
5.Joining the Bible Reading Challenge
Dean Plumlee
Saint Augustine, FL – oldest continually occupied city in America!
Yes – have participate before
Heard through my friend JEFF
Love being active
Doing the Scripture Challenge too
Let’s GO!!!
Thanks for telling me about it Dean.
DEAN!!!!!
Victoria Yoder
Ohio
I’ve done it for the last few years. Don’t remember how I initially found out about it.
Yes, I have completed it 3 times.
Love the podcast!
My name is Bria Becker.
I am from Kent, Ohio.
I found out about this challenge through my mom who is also doing the challenge.
I have not participated in this event before, but I’m really excited to do it! Hopefully the rain will stop long enough for me to get my 5k in today haha.
I don’t plan to be part of any of the bonus challenges.
Carmen Hershberger
Mt Vernon, WA
Friends/ Social Media/Kristin!
First time!
Scripture reading
1. Joe Miller
2. Bonners Ferry, Idaho
3. My sister has done it in the past and told me about it.
4. I have never done this before
5. None
Thomas Cooper
Gahanna OH
Found out a few years ago from good friend and coworker Dave Miller
I did it a couple years ago
Going to read scriptures as well
Dave is my hero.
Jonathan smith
Socorro NM
Been doing the challenge for 5 or so years And completed 4
Will try to keep up with the podcast but we will see what else I can do
YES!! #Champion!
Emily
Wooster, Ohio
Found out about it from one of my students!
This is my first year!
I am planning on the daily 5k. Got my first one done before school this morning!
Way to go!
Asher Stokes
St.Augustine, Florida
Heard about it through my interim youth pastor (Dean Plumlee)
Never done it before
Might participate in the scripture reading
1. Linnea Stenberg
2. Stanwood, Washington State
3. My sister
4. Yes! I did it for my first time last year and I completed it 🙂
5. I might do some of the scripture reading challenge
Scott Huth
Ohio
We are doing this as a school challenge
1st time trying
Trying to do the Scripture Reading
Remington Crawford
Clearfield, Pa
Couple of my friend told me about it and challenged me.
Yes last year, and yes I completed it.
Definitely the daily podcast, and daily scripture reading.
Darren Gerber and I am from Ohio. Our school has put this challenge out there. I have never done it before and hope to be able to do it. If I do any of the challenges it would be the scripture.
Brian Mieczkowski
Clinton Twp Michigan
Heard about at Dare2Share Conference
First time
Plan to do scripture reading as well
YAY!!! Energize represent!!
Asher stokes
St. Augustine, Florida
Heard about it through my interim youth pastor (Dean Plumlee)
Never done it before
Might do some of the scripture challenge
David Beck
Saint Augustine, FL
My friend Dean told me about the challenge.
This will be my first year.
I plan on doing the daily scripture reading.
Mandy Skoczalek
PA
A friend who has done it in the past!
First timer!
I plan on doing the Scripture Challenge
Brenda Miller
Sugarcreek Ohio
Online
Yes, I completed it twice.
Podcast
1. Sarah Meenan
2. Wooster, OH
3. Heard about it from a friend!
4. This is my first one.
5. Scripture reading!
Tara Troyer
Sarasota, FL
I heard about this from Jess & Justin
This is my 2nd year!
Planning on listening to the podcast
Kody Miller
Apple creek oh
Jeff
No
None
Becki from Maryland. I heard about this from a friend on TikTok, so it’s my first year. Not sure about the bonus challenges, but very excited to take my running to the next level by committing to this challenge!
Cayla Rodriguez
Washington
Found out through friends
Never done it before
Scripture challenge
Tara Troyer
Sarasota, FL
I think I heard about this from Jess & Justin originally
This is my 2nd year!
Not planning on any of the extras for now
Chloe
Cleveland
My mom!
Yes, a couple times
None
Jim from Hartville Ohio
Have completed this challenge twice before.
I also love listening to the podcast and reading the scripture.
Eilash Widmer
Creston , Ohio
I got to Church with the Polens
I have completed and the 5k everyday challenge for a couple of years
I plan to do the scripture reading and daily posts
Jayce Harder
Janesville, WI
My wife and I started it 3 years ago
This will be my 3rd year, I have completed it every year so far.
The daily podcast and scripture readings.
Amy Walton
Columbus Ohio
Another runner
3rd year doing it, completed 1 year.
None
Robyn Colbert
Eighty Four, PA
Found out from my bestie
My 1st year!
I’ll do as many challenges that I can!
Beth Anne Chesnes from Delaware, Ohio. I heard about this from a post made in the Forget the PR group on Facebook. This is my first time with this challenge and I am looking forward to participating in all 3 parts.
Diane Troyer
Dundee, Ohio
My sister
first year
none
Maddy Nelson
Phoenix, AZ
First time!
None
Brent Lesseuer
Shelby, OH
read out it a couple months ago on your brother Brians site.
this will be my first and hopefully participate in some of the extra fun challenges.
thanks!
Nate Brown
Bucyrus OH
My good friend Jeff Polen!
Yes. I’ve completed it almost every year
None at the moment.
Parker Graybill
PA
Teacher
First time
None
1. Keith Byler
2. Apple Creek OH
3. Jeff Polen is my BFF
4. Yes, and have completed it many times
5. None involve donuts… so none
. Name
Seth Scrimo
2. State (and city if you want)
Wooster, OH
3. How did you find out about this challenge?
Wooster Running Club
4. Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
I have participated and completed it last year
5. Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?
not sure
Billi Coakley
Millersburg OH
My friend Karen years ago
I have a growing collection of 5k May tees!
Bonuses I enjoy are Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast. Thanks!!!!
Edwin Figueroa
Chardon Ohio
Run SLOhio Run Club
This will be my first year participating
The scripture challenge
Name: Carson Nisley
State: Pennsylvania
How I found the challenge: Friends told me
I have not participated in this before
I’m not doing any of the other challenges
Amber.
Rittman ohio
A friend told me about this is never have done it before. Im looking forward to it this year
Pauline Ebert
Sloansville, New York
Jeff Polen
🏆Last year was my first year and I completed it!
I’m planning on doing the photo challenge, scripture reading and the podcast. 🙌
Ruth Thomas
Winter Springs, FL
My friend Lorelei, a few years ago
Yes, I’ve done for a few years now
I’m going to try to do a few of them!
1.name
Jay Miller
2. Location
Sugarcreek, OH
3.How did you find out about this challenge?
Social media
4. Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before?
Yes
(If so, have you completed it?!)
Yes
5. Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run
Kenzie gable
Orrville Ohio
Friends
1st year
No bonus
Name: Becky
State: millersburg
How did you find out about this challenge?: Running group
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!): 1st time!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”) going to try to do them all!
Robyn Colbert
Eighty Four, PA
Heard about it from my bestie!
My 1st year
I’ll try to complete all the challenges I can!
Name:Mike Yoder
State: Accident, Md
How did you find out about this challenge? Friend, years ago
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? Yes & Completed it!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? None of the above every day. May do a few of them a couple days throughout.
Katie
Rhielyn
Missouri
Friends
Yes, twice
Scripture reading
Katie Troyer
Berlin, Ohio
Heard about it thru my pastor.
Doing it with my sister
Doing 5k every day and scripture, podcast
Name Scott Banks
State Iowa
How did you find out about this challenge? MOV brother
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? No
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Scripture Reading through Daily Podcast,
Nathalie
Bronx, NY
I saw this challenge on TikTok! 🙂
This is my first time completing the challenge 🙂
I will definitely take on the bonus scripture reading challenge! 🙂 strong body, heart & mind 🙂
Darrin Hess
Dalton, OH
I’ve known about the challenge for a few years.
First time participating.
Plan to do the Scripture reading challenge.
Shalyn Morr, Nashville, OH, friend, last year, Scripture reading.
State: Texas!
How did you find out about this challenge?: Running group
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!): 1st time!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? The Bible reading too!
Jordan
Ohio
Old Neighbors
Done it twice and finished!
Bible reading and pictures
Matais
Ohio
Friends
Done it twice and finished it!
Bible reading and pictures
Uzziah
Ohio
Friends and church
Done it once and finished it
Picture challenge
Zedekiah
Ohio
Family
Done it once and finished tin
Picture challenge
Abrielle
Ohio
Friends
Done it twice and finished it!
Bible reading and pictures
Jodi Augspurger
Dalton, Ohio
My students/athletes
First Time
Podcast
Liam Ramkawsky
Pennsylvania
I heard about it through a friend.
I’ve done it once and completed it.
I don’t know yet.
Lavina shetler
Coshocton ohio
From a friend.
I have never beeen apart of a challenge like this.
The Bible challenge.
Kimberly Miller
Millersburg, Ohio
Through friends
I’ve done it once and completed it
No
Rachael Adamson
Ohio
First one
Friends at gym
Daily photo and scripture reading
Journey and Dax
Ohio
Church
Never participated
Daily Photo
Stephanie Miller
SC
I heard from a friend a few years ago
I’ve completed it 3 times
I plan on Scripture reading and Daily Photo Challenge!
Jeremiah Stivers
Big Prairie, OH
Through our gym
Never done it before
Will do the scripture challenge
1. Name: Madi Mauger
2. State: NE
3. How did you find out about this challenge?: Energize 2026 Conference
4. Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? No.
5. Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Daily fun photo, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast
Erik Wallace
Wadsworth, Ohio
Facebook
First timer here!
None
Amber Miller
Kentucky
From church friends
1st time!!
I’ll do the scripture challenge 🙂
Kristen Hall
Shelby, Ohio
My sister in law told me about it a few years ago.
I’ve done the challenge once so this will be my second time.
No
Cody Hofstetter
Dalton, Ohio
Friend
Yes, yes
None
Adam Hochstetler
Kidron Ohio
Yes I have participated before
I plan to do the scripture challenge as well
DawnMarie Gurry
Pennsylvania
A friend and my husband
Yes, I officially participated for the first time in 2025 and unofficially in 2024
Yes, daily scripture readings
Elmina Stoltzfus
Mocksville NC
Yes I participated last year
No, pls don’t judge.
John Murphy
PA
Friend
Yes, 4 years
No
Kathy Miller
Port Washington Ohio
Yes I participated and completed one before
No extra challenges
Julianna Williams
Mansfield Ohio
My dad
No extra challenges for me:)
Clara Schmuck
Maryland
Joining cousins who have participated for several years.
First time to join challenge.
No extras this round.
Lenae Zimmerman
Idaho
Friend
Yes & yes
None
Clara Schmuck
Maryland
Cousins
First Time
None
Lauren from Ohio!
Heard about it from a friend.
This is my first year.
Planning to do the scripture reading!
Yvonne Steingraeber
Howes Cave, NY
Friend
No
Scripture challenge
Justin Abshear
Ohio
School Email
I am now!
None
Reuben & Dorothy Miller We have been running the Musik Festival 5k for the last 3 years and always wanted to do the everyday 5k in May. Finally signed up and here we are
Sarah Miller
Ohio
Yes, maybe since it started???
Scripture Reading
1. Hannah
2. Minnesota
3. Energize Conference 2026
4. No
5. Scripture Reading!
Connie Young
Ohio
Yes! 3 years?
Not sure will try to read scripture
Evie English
Flintstone Georgia
I was challenged by my friend❤️
Nope! 1st time!
Bible reading and fun pics;)
Hannah Gerber
OH
The Polen family
Yes and yes
No extra challenges
Emily Weckesser
Wooster, OH
Friends invited me to join
Participated the last 2 years and completed it
Not planning to do anything other than walk/run daily
Thanks for doing this – have invited others into it, too!
Kate Gingerich
Navarre Ohio
My coach
No
Scripture
Joshua Thompson
Orrville Ohio
Year 3
Friends with the Polen’s and no other challenges
Deanna Fohner
Massillon Ohio
Yes, I have finished twice.
Daily photo and scripture.
Unsure about butter run.
Joseph Gingerich
Apple Creek, Ohio
Have participated a few years
Heard from friends
No challenges
David Greene
New Philadelphia, OH
Year 2
Scott Price
No other challenges
Connie Young
Ohio
friend
Yes! Maybe 3 years
Nope
Anna Johns
Kentucky
My friend did it last year and invited me this year!
This is my first year!
I might also do some of the photo and scripture challenges!
I’m Jess from NC!
Never have done this challenge before, but a friend told me about it.
1. Allison Wiles
2. Ohio
3. My mom told me about this
4. First year
5. n/a
Ellen Yoder
Ohio
Family
First year
None
Isaiah Thompson
Orrville Ohio
Year 4
Friends with the Polens
Scripture reading, daily photo challenge, and butter run
Lucy, OH
My mom told me about the challenge, this is my 1st time participating. I am not doing any of the extra challenges.
Cherie
Illinois
Heard from my fiance
First time!
No other challenge
Cherie Culler
Butler Ohio
2 year
Going to try to do pictures and scripture
Carolyn Yoder
Mt.Eaton Ohio
Friends with Polens, have done it one other year skipped last year because had other race plans
Only planning on doing the running challenge
David Derry
Canal Fulton, Ohio
First year
Friend
Walking only
Julian Yoder
Mt.Eaton Ohio
First year doing it- go to church with Polens
Only planning on the running challenge
Checking in!!
Nick vonBonin
Dalton Ohio
School Challenge is how I found out.
This is my first challenge.
My Bonus Challenge is the daily Scripture Reading.
Woooohoooo!!!
Katie Miller
Dundee , Ohio
First year doing this. Heard about it through friends. Just planning on doing the 5k challenge
Justin Bontrager
Mount Vernon, Washington
First year doing it. Learned about it from my ma
Only the running challenge
1. Name: Mandy Stewart
2. State: Georgia
3. How did you find out about the challenge?My Husband
4. Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? Yes, finished
5. Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Scripture Reading
Michelle Dallas
West Chester Ohio
This is my first year participating but I’ve watched my brother and sister in law and my nephews do it and was ready to join along!
I plan on doing the scriptures as well!
Simon Lanter
Springfield, Illinois
Second year! Starting finals week of college!
My dad saw Jeff at a conference in 2020 and started doing it and hasn’t missed ONE DAY since! Inspires me to get in the world and get in the Word!
Excited for the scripture reading!
Trinity Blank
Somerdale, NJ
Friends from GameTime youth conference told me about it. This is my first time participating! I plan to do the scripture challenge and some of the photo challenges!
Dawn Hummel
Berlin, Ohio
First ‘official’ year.
Inspired by one of my best friends, Amy Snyder, to join in on the fun.
I’m looking forward to the daily challenges and scriptures.
Joey Yoder
Wakeman, Ohio
My uncle told me about it.
First time!
I will also be doing the photos.
Rachel Mathewson
Bluffton, Ohio
I think this will be my 5th year doing this challenge
I plan on doing all of the challenges, but will see how the month goes!
Tonya Bowers
Wooster, Ohio
First year doing the 5K challenge
Just planning on doing the walk and possibly scripture.
Ellie Plessinger
Shreve Ohio
First time, friends have mentioned it.
Bible reading
Holy scrolling! Haha
Clara Bothel
Polson, Montana
My sister does this every year. First time I’m participating.
Would love to read more scripture this month. I’ll try and figure out the picture thing too.
Ben
St Augustine, Florida
Third year doing 5k may
The legendary Dean Plumblee
Nah
Carley Reahm
Levittown, PA
Found out about the challenge from my husband.
This is my first time.
I’m not doing any bonus challenges.
Ellie Sours
Gettysburg, PA
1st year
My crazy dad
no challenges
Hannah
Idaho
A friend
Yes, I completed it last year in 2025
None
Michael Dougherty
Rootstown, Ohio
Friends of ours told us about this years ago!
Been doing this for several years now, always look forward to it!
Kristi & Camille St. Amour
Findlay, OH
Friends:)
First year for us
Scripture Reading!
💓
Courtney Anastasio
WV
How did you find out about this challenge?
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#
Angel R.
Eastern Panhandle, WV
I participated last year, thanks to Matt W. who told us about it.
I will definitely be documenting my journey for this month. I didn’t get to complete it last year, but I’m striving to complete it this year! 🙂
Carter Grupe
Ofallon, Missouri
First year
Maybe fun photos from time to time
Jenyce Schaad
Ohio
From a friend
1st year participating
I plan to participate in the DailyFunPhoto
Dana Pew
Marshallville Ohio
I think 5 years
Facebook
Planning on listening to the podcast everyday and doing the photo challenge
Courtney A.
WV
I participated last year.
I did participate last year and finished.
I would like to participate in the scripture reading challenge using the podcast.
Mark Schaad
Ohio
From a friend
1st year participating
I plan to participate in the DailyFunPhoto
Lynne K from Mohnton, PA. Learned of this journey from a friend in my walking group. Walked to Lake Ontario today!
Lynne K again…this is my first time joining in on the fun, and if I can figure it out, I’d love to post a pict!
Jaymie Schwartz
Canton Ohio
Year 3
A friend
Trying for all 3 challenges but the scriptures I’m currently studying aren’t the same ones being posted so ill be reading a different 3 chapters
My daughters also submitted their answers – Teagan and Caylie, but they aren’t showing up right away for some reason. Maybe because we’re using the same device? But this year I did unique email addresses for them to avoid the confusion we had last year sharing one email address.
Caylie Schwartz
Canton Ohio
Last year was my first year completing it
Mom
Just the 5k
Benjamin Bontrager
Mount Vernon Washington
First year Cousins do this challenge
Plan on doing all the challenges
J.J. Manning
Buffalo Oklahoma
Facebook
Yes/no
5k and scripture challenges
Teagan Schwartz
Canton Ohio
Last year was the first year
Mom
Just the 5k
Bridget Chupp
Illinois
First year
Family
Photo challenge
Samantha
Coatesville Pa
Found out from friends!
Scripture reading !
Seth Hunt
St. Augustine, Florida
I heard about it through my youth pastor Dean Plumlee
I have not participated before
I plan to participate in the scripture reading bonus challenge
Brandon Beach
Ohio
My neighbor always posts about it.
I’ve never done it before.
I don’t plan on doing any of the bonuses.
Denise Manning
Buffalo, OK
I found out about the challenge from my husband.
This is my first year.
Amy weaver
Ohio
Found out from a friend
Never did it before
1st year doing this challenge. I found out through my church Liberty Baptist in Massillon Ohio. I plan to do the scripture reading and reach atleast 5k steps everyday.
Katie Stenman
Powell, Ohio
Beth Anne told me about it!!
This will force me outside on those last few cold spring days and while traveling for work!
None
Rylee Pohlman
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
I found out about the 5k May challenge through my friend Destiney who has been doing it the past few years.
I have never participated in the 5k May challenge.
I am participating in the #DailyFunPhoto and the Scripture Reading challenges.
Virginia.
found out about this challenge from my friend.
second year doing it.
did not finish last year.
No
Grant, Olivia, Joel Ramseyer
Sterling, OH
Friend
Yes and Grant and Olivia have completed
Jenna Herschberger
Illinois
Cousins
Yes, I did one year and completed it!
Scripture Reading!
Wendy Leonard Richardson checking in from rainy and cold NW Ohio. I heard about this from friends a few years ago. I have participated before but not last year. I plan to also do scripture reading.
Kara
Findlay
My friend invited me to join
No
Not sure
Tiffany Miller
Cincinnati Ohio
2nd year – I didn’t make it the first time
Found out about it from my brother 🙂
Not doing the bonus challenges
Marie W
Pennsylvania
First time participating.
Heard of it from a friend.
Doing the Scripture Reading as well.
Kristi & Camille St. Amour
Findlay, OH
First time
friends:)
Scripture reading!
1: Dalene Sherrod and Kennedy Sherrod
2: Massillon, Ohio
3: Friends from previous years
4: (Dalene) Yes, I’ve completed the last two years (Kennedy) No, first year
5: Different bonus challenges sporadically individually
Cailyn
May 1st 2026
My Parent told me
None
Gwen Schock
Andreas, PA
I originally found the challenge on-line
5th year doing and completing it
I will probably do some of the scripture and photos
1.Briana, Charles and Tobias Byler
2. Ohio
3. From friends
4. Yes, we have participated and yes, completed the challenge.
5. Not planning on doing the extra challenges.
Katie Stenman
Powell, Ohio
Because Beth Anne told me to!
To get outside during those last few cold spring days!
Addyson Schock
Andreas, PA
I was told about it by a friend.
First year
Nope
David Byler
Apple creek
Friends
Yes to both
Maybe the butter one
Drake Goddard
Wooster, Ohio
From friends
2nd year doing this
I’m doing the scripture
Karen Shetler
Coshocton,ohio
A friend told me about this challenge and thought it sounded fun..
First time
Doing scripture reading as well..
a. Mike Brinkley
b. Oklahoma
c. Facebook 2 years ago
d. 2nd year officially, unofficially I did it 3 years ago but missed the registration deadline
e. No, I’m doing a different daily bible reading plan.
Dennis Stutzman
Dalton oh
from friends
1st year
I’m do just doing the 5k
Dominique Williams
Virginia
My cousin told me about it.
Yes last year and completed it.
Daily Podcast & Scripture readings.
John Rickman
West Virginia
The man, the myth, the Legend Jeff Polen himself
First year
5k and scripture reading
Hannah Yang
Santa Clara, CA
Friends who went to Energize Conference
First time!
Not this time
1. Lyndsey Henricksen
2. Wadsworth, OH
3. Scott Price
4. This will be my 3rd year
5. I was originally going to do just the running since I do my own scripture reading challenge, but I am also going to be doing the podcast/scripture reading thing as well
Davy Mast from Cumberland MD / This is my 4th or 5th time / I enjoy and plan to listen to daily podcast
Lauren from Ohio!
Heard about this from a friend who has completed it in the past.
First time attempting!
Committing to the daily reading plan.
Woohoo!!
1. Dylan Martin
2. Ontario
3. My dad
4. 2nd year
5. 5k a day only
1. Ajah White
2. Chicago
3. A friend
4. First time!
5. 5k a day and spiritual journey
Bri Weirick
Ohio
Friend
Yes & yes
Scripture
Paula Alvarez
San Marcos, TX
My family
This will be my second year and I completed it last year.
No
Alex
Ohio 🙂
Friends mom!
First timer 🙂
5k/day
1.Brynlee Martin
2. Ontario
3. My dad
4. 1st year
5. 5k a day only
brynley weirick
ohio
friend
this is my second year
5k only
1. Mary
2. Maxwell, Nebraska😎
3. At the energize conference!
4. I have never participated before! This will be a first!
5. Definitely the daily podcast!
1. Brent Finchum
2. Springville, Alabama
3. From Jeff himself
4. This is my second year
5. 5K every day
Robyn
OH
School link
1st year
Scripture reading
Verna Miller
Ohio
I’ve done it previously
yes, yes
none
1. Kyle Nelson
2. Carthage, Illinois
3. From my wife
4. This is my third year with time between them
5. Scripture reading and 5k every day
1. Alex
2. Maxwell, Nebraska
3. The Energize Conference!!!
4. Nope! Stoked to start!
5. I plan to follow along with the scripture reading
1. Emily Yoder
2. Ohio
3. My sisters
4. This is my 2nd year. I completed it in 2024
5. 5k every day
Stacey Montgomery
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
First time doing the challenge
I am committed to daily Bible reading.
Vernon Miller
Apple Creek, Ohio
I have been participating for a few years now.
Yes, and yes I completed the challenge
Daily podcast
Elizabeth
Alexandria, VA
Coworker recommended
First time
I want to do the challenges
Elizabeth
Alexandria, VA
Coworker recommended
First time
planning to do the challenges
Tonya Bowers
Ohio
My church
First year
5K everyday
Amanda Brewster
Wooster Ohio
Beth Babulski
First time!
5k every day
Bradie Ramella
Dalton, Ohio
I heard about it at a YA group in Wooster
No I have not
Bible reading
Megan Slomkowski
Parma
Ohio
Through a friend
Yes
None
Christina Lorson
Wooster
Ohio
Through friends
Participated for years
Consistent 5k-habit
Clay
Ohio
I’ve been doing this for a few years with my friend
Yes I have completed the challenge every year I have signed up
Some daily some photos
Shane H.
Florida
New friend from work.
First time doing this!!
Scripture/Sore feet
questions:
Name:
Andy Shuster
Wooster,Ohio
How did you find out about this challenge?
Facebook
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before?
First Time
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part ?
I’m on a weight loss journey so I will be doing my best to get through the 5k a day and I will also read scripture daily.
1 Linda Miller
2 Ohio
3 Friends
4 Yes I have 🙂
5 None
Janelle White
Cincinnati Oh
My sister
Several years
Planning to dabble- do some of them some days (podcast, scripture reading, photos), but not every day
Elizabeth
Alexandria, VA
Coworker recommended
First time
planning to do the challenges
Sydney Hilger
Florida
Taylor (my roomie)
No
Name: Thomas Shabluk
State (and city if you want): Florida
How did you find out about this challenge?: Taylor
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? : No 🙁
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?(#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
None:(
DeAndre Schlabach
Dundee, Ohio
I go to FMC
Participated the last few years but did not complete last year
I have no context for what the butter run is but I am intrigued
Charis
Pennsylvania
My mom!
Yes! I participated last year and completed it.
No extra challenges
Joey Yoder
Ohio
My uncle
First Time
Pictures
1) Greg Lohmueller
2) Oregon
3) Friend
4) No
5) Not sure
Isaiah
Pennsylvania
My mom
No
No extra challenges
Alyson
Niceville, FL
a friend
This is my 3rd year and completed each time.
Plan to do the Bible reading and listen to the daily posts.
Clark Ye
Minnesota
Energize conference. Praise was AWESOME!
First time
No
Shawn Williams
San Antonio, Texas
My beautiful wife told me about it.
Second year doing it, Completed it last year
Daily podcast
Beth Babulski
Wooster OH
from Jeff Polen
Yes and I have completed some and not some
Going to try and do #DailyFunPhoto
SaraBeth Babulski
Wooster OH
from my parents
Yes and I have completed some and not some
no
Name: Derek Beaty
State: ohio
How did you find out about this challenge? M6 Wife Ruthie
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? : No
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Daily Photo
Rachel Hershberger
Ronan Montana
First time running.
Jeff
Florida
Friends
It’s my first time!
Just the 5K.
Robbie Babulski
Wooster OH
my parents
yes
no
Ed Babulski
Wooster OH
from Jeff Polen
Yes and have completed previous years
No
Amber Moser
Findlay OH
From my sister
First time
Scripture readings
Deb
Arvada, Colorado
Jeff Polen!🥳
3rd year, completed 2
BONUS: (#Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast)
Gavin Hackett
Massillon, OH
My wife let me know about this and we’re doing it together!
This is my first time participating, not doing any bonus challenges.
Laura
West Salem, OH
Cassie Chance
No, I have not done this before.
Not sure on the extra challenges.
Lisa Stenberg
Stanwood, WA
My daughter
This is my 2nd year I completed the 1st year
I’m reading my Bible daily:)
Ragan Davis
littleton Colorado
Energize conference
1st year
maybe some
Bobby
Ohio
My wife
First timer
5k
Ragan Davis
Littleton Colorado
Energize
1st year
may do the extra challenges
Sarah Stoltzfus (just got married last Saturday!)
PA (near Lancaster)
How did you find out about this challenge?
A friend
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)
I successfully completed it the last two years
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
I will do as many extra as I can
Tricia
Shreve, Ohio
Gym family
Have never done the challenge before
Scripture challenge.
Name: Sarah
State (and city if you want): WV
How did you find out about this challenge? My sister.
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) yes and yes 😊
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”): daily podcast
Adriel Davila
St Augustine, Fl
Youth pastor
No
Daily podcast
Jake
Sugarcreek Ohio
Larry Kaufman
2nd year completed 1
Scripture reading.
Hiiii!
1. Jenna Yoder
2.ohio
3.A friend
4.first time
5.scripture reading
Name- Matthias
STATE- Colorado
Heard of this through friends
Completed before
No bonus
Silas Stewart
Lula, Georgia
My Dad
No. this is my 1st
No
LeeAnn Heffelfinger
Ohio
My friend told me about it
It’s my first time participating
I’m not sure but maybe scripture writing and fun daily photo
Angelina from Arvada, CO. I work at Dare 2 Share. This is my first year participating and I will also be completing the scripture challenge.
Jessica Marks
West Salem, OH
A friend told me about it
First time!
Scripture reading
Joe
Ohio
Friends
Yes! I participated last year and completed it.
Podcast
Debbra Vagher from The Villages, Florida! I found out about the 5k a Day in May challenge from a friend! This is my first go at it!!
Erin
Florida
Through a friend
Scripture reading
Edward
Ohio
I do similar challenges every year and my XC coach invited me to this
Similar challenges but not this one
I do not plan to do any other challenges
Colin Cottrell
Orrville OH
From friend at church, Scott Price!
Last year, however forgot to check in!
Scripture Reading
Karrie
Ohio
Wooster Running group
Yes, for many years now
Yes
Scripture reading, listening to podcasts.
Jojo
Indianapolis, IN
On accident
Yes, for several years
Possibly dailyphotofun
Canton ohio
My friend encouraged me
I have participated in past year’s
I am not planning on doing the extras
Andrew
Mansfield
a friend
no, but I will complete it
Scripture reading
Wilma Miller
Millersburg,Ohio
Friend
My 2nd year
Not sure yet
Miley Raber
Mount Eaton, OH
Church friends
No
No
Dave
Massillon, Ohio
Friends
No
Daily podcast/reading
Alexis
Canton oh
Facebook
First time
Silly photo and scripture reading
Andrew Schlabach
Strasburg Ohio
I heard about this through friends I have never run 5k every day month of may I will not be doing any of the bonus challenges this year
Will Hilscher
Washington
Friends
Not officially
5ks
Teresa Tackett
Delaware ohio
Friends
This is my first 5k a day in May
Scripture and picture also
Jeremiah Tackett
Delaware,Ohio
I heard about it in from my mother
This is my first 5k a day in may
Scriptures
Patti Sprang
Perrysville,ohio
I have participated last 4 years and completed most!
Scripture reading
Anthony
Avella,Pa
Wife
Yes
Not sure yet
Hi! I’m Kenedee and I am from Granite Falls Washington!!
I have never done 5k everyday in the month of May before but some of my friends did last year so that’s how I found out about it! I signed up for the photo challenge and the scripture challenge! 😁
Caleb
Florida
Through my cousin
First time participant
Run challenge
Meagan Reed
Martinsburg, WV!
Scott Price told me at GameTime! Also friends from church are signed up 💪🏼
I’ve never done the challenge before
Looking forward to the daily scripture!
Jen Hatfield
Wooster, Ohio
Coworker
No
Scripture Reading
Hannah
Ohio
Friends
Yes! I participated last year and completed it.
Bible reading, podcast
Austin
Ohio
Friends
Yes! I participated last year and completed it.
Bible reading and podcast
Jen Hatfield
Wooster, Ohio
Coworker
No
Bible Reading
Derrick Miller
Ohio
Friends w the founder
Yep yep
5k, scripture reading, need more info on butter running
Jacob Fink
Ohio
My dad
Yes and yes
All of them
Tristan Turner
Ohio
A friend
First time
Fun photo and scripture reading
Evan
Ohio
Friends
Yes! I participated last year and completed it.
Podcast and bible reading
1. Bethany Masters Landis
2. Sterling, IL
3. From a friend
4. I completed it 2 years ago, last year I didn’t finish because I was very pregnant
5. I’m listening to the daily podcast
1. Matthew Litty
2. New Jersey
3. My friend Trinity
4. Nope, this is my first year that I got into running
5. Scripture reading
Max
Ohio
Family member
No
None
Andy
Ohio
Friend
First timer
Podcast/bible
1. Adeline Carpenter
2. Ohio
3. A friend
4. No
Hi. This is Dena. I live in Millersburg , Ohio. My cousin , Billi, encouraged me to participate:) This is my first time. I hope / plan to do the extra challenges when I can… looking forward to this. Thank you.
Gracia Sinnema
Arlington, Washington
Kathryn Stenberg
No
5k and scripture reading
Daniel H
St. Augustine, Florida
found out from my Youth leader
I have not participated before
Doing Scripture reading
You must have an amazing Youth Leader!
Rachel
Ohio
Church friends
4th year
None
Hi. This is Dena. I live in Millersburg, Ohio.
My cousin, Billi , encouraged me to do this:). This is my first time. I hope to do the extra challenges when I can.
Fannie Hershberger
Dundee Ohio
First time doing this challenge
Matt
Ohio
Friend
No
KJ Oom
Onekama, MI
From Jeff at Little Eden
5K, scripture reading and photo!
Yay!!! So glad you are joining KJ!
KaLynn Burkholder
Ohio, millersburg
My sister
I have not done it before
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (Scripture Reading)
Beth Woodward
Orrville, OH
I think this is my 3rd year doing this challenge.
I am not doing any extra bonus challenge.
Also, first time!!
Calla
Ohio
Friends
No
Started today
Hi this is Dena. I live in Millersburg , Ohio. My cousin, Billi , encouraged me to participate in this. First time. I hope to do the extra challenges when I can. Looking forward to it. Thank you.
Elaine
Ohio
Through friends
This is my third year participating
Scripture reading
Tanner Martin
Ontario
friends
2nd year
none
Megan
Colorado
Jeff ◡̈
This is my 6th year! Completed 4.
Scripture reading ◡̈
Piper
Ohio
My dad
Yes
All of them:)
I know that girl!!
1st day done from Navarre ohio!
Lisa Widmer
Creston, Ohio
Jeff
Yes and Yes
Scripture
Sherri
Ohio
My friend
I have never completed this. I am gonna do this for May 2026!
You can do it!
1. Lucy Franks
2. Wooster Ohio
3. My Friend
4. First year!
5. Yes!
Jon K
N.C. Ohio
A friend
No—1st time
Just the walk
Levi Baber
Nebraska
A friend
First time
Podcast and scripture reading
Name- Kyle!
State- Wv
How did you find out about this challenge? Jordan Butler
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!) Yes
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
Laura from Ohio, I heard about this from my math teacher, I have not done this challenge before and I am not planning on doing any of the bonus challenges.
Name: Michael Seitz
State: Indiana
How did you find out about this challenge? Men of Valor Ministries
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? Yes this will be my 7th year.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? None
Kenneth Troyer
Ohio
A friend
1st time
Scripture reading
Sherri Bowen
North Canton, ohio
Friend
Yes—but didn’t finish.
Photo and walking
Name-Brittany
State-PA
How did you find out about this challenge?- facebook post
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenger before- nope first time!
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? Trying for all!!
Zach McFarren
Dalton, Ohio
I found this from our schools Athletic Trainer, Audrey Zuercher
This is my first 5k a day in May
My goal is to complete the month. I won’t focus on the other parts. My devotions and journal will remain the same as I always do.
Jacquie
RI
Niece
No
Scripture
Rhoda Yoder
Ohio
My sister-in-law
First time
5k and scripture reading
Name: Tara
State: Langhorne PA
How did you find out about this challenge?:
Church group
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge?:
Nope
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of?:
5K, Scripture reading, and hopefully photos.
Kaden Yoder
Ohio
My aunt told us about it
First time
Scripture reading
Yo I’m Lincoln just did my first 5k ran all of it felt good to do it😎🥳
Laurene Anderson
Ohio
Social media
No i have never tried doing a 5k a day for a month
Im participating in the scripture reading, and the daily fun photo too
Rhoda Yoder
Ohio
My sister-in-law
My first time doing the challenge.
Doing scripture challenge
Second ever 5K but overall, it was pretty good. Excited for tomorrow!!!
Rob Gable
Rittman, OH
My wife and I have been doing this for 5 years.
Yes!
Possibly the scripture reading and podcast
1. Sally
2. OH
3. through a friend
4. never before
Amanda McComas
Rittman, Ohio
A friend!
No! First timer!
Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast
Name: Lorelai
State: Florida
How did you find out about this challenge?: My parents
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!): yes! And i completed it.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)
Not this year
Larry Kaufman
Benton Ohio
Jeff Polen
Yes
My own prayer challenge
YES, LARRY!!
Monica Prestegaard
California
Energize 2026
1st time1
Yes, the Bible reading and photo challenge
Cody Yoder
Ohio
My aunt
First time
Scripture Reading
Kristin Bontrager from Mount Vernon, Washington. I heard about 5K in May from my sister. This will be my first year participating. No extra challenges.
Amy Spreng
Lakeville,Oh
A friend from our crossfit gym told me about this challenge. This is my first year! Looking forward to the scripture reading!
Joe Heatwole
Dalton, Ohio
Myself
Yes
Yes all of them.
Elijah Heatwole
Dalton Ohio
Daddy
Yes
Nope sorry
Heather Heatwole
Dalton, Ohio
From friends
Yes
None
Ryanne Kurzen
Massillon, OH
Facebook
I participated before, but did not complete it.
Planning on doing the scripture reading and photos when I can!
Mark Miller
Burlington, Indiana
Michael Seitz-Team Indiana Soulcon
Scripture Reading Daily
Emily Gerber
OH
My sister
No
None
Karen
Glenmont, Ohio
Friends
9 years
Yes
Podcast and scripture reading
Chriss Stutzman
Chriss Stutzman , Ohio, Friends, This is my first time, Not doing the others
Beth Bugner
Medina, OH
Brian Polen
-This is my first time.
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)—As much as I can.
Abbey Q, Whitefield NH. I found out about the challenge through a friend. I have not done this challenge previously.
Brayden
Meadville Pennsylvania
a friend
never
The scripture reading
Ashley Rose
WV
Family
Yes and yes!
None of them
Rebekah Stutzman
Ohio
First time
Gingerich Cousins
Doing the 5k challenge only
My name is Sarah Emert; I’m from Ohio. I found out about this challenge through work. I have never participated in one before! I also plan on doing the scripture reading. 🙂
Josh Davis
FarmVille VA
I’ve done this a few times before, didn’t last year because of a knee injury
I’m doing the 5k and scripture reading challenges
Nancy Yoon
California
It’s my first time!
I heard about it at Energize Conference from Denver
Doing the 5k challenge only
Phillip Doran
Lula, Ga
I have been apart of and completed a few of them.
Lovina Stutzman
Ohio
First time
Friends
Scripture challange
LaDawn Lapp
Accident, MD
Originally found out from friends at church
I’ve completed the challenge a few times the last couple of years.
No other challenges for me this year
Steve Trucks
Hedgesville WV
First time runner, and i am doing the reading challenge as well
Natalie Lapp
Accident, MD
Friends
Yes, a few times
Will also do the photo challenge
Judah Lapp
Accident, MD
Friends
Yes
None
Kaden Yoder
Ohio
Doing it with my mom
This if my first time
5k
Daryl Erb
Sugarcreek Ohio
Keith Byler on the Facebook!!
First time, running is new for me in the past 6 months!
None others this year!
Emmett Lapp
Accident, MD
Friends
I’ve done some of the 5ks before with my family but this is my first time signing up for the challenge myself.
None
Naomi Smith
Colorado
Through my family!
Participated once and didn’t finish
YES!! Go, Naomi!
Brody Pluth, this is my first time and i’m so excited to glorify the Lord with my body! I found out from my girlfriend and we’re both doing it! All the way from Minnesota, stay blessed yall!
Kendra Young
Canal Fulton, OH
Heard about this through my work wellness group. This will be my first year participating. ?
Eleah stadler
Ohio
Church
Participated twice, never completed
I’m unsure
Cody Yoder
Ohio
Doing it with my mom
This is my first time
5k
Jess Stutzman
Dalton, OH
Do it every year
None
Steve Trucks
Hedgesville WV
First time runner, and doing the reading challenge as well
Kendra
Canal Fulton, OH
Heard about the challenge rough my work wellness group. This is my first time participating.
Joe Yoder
Dundee OH
Heard about it from friends
First time participating
No bonus challenges
Name Jayden
State (and city if you want) Washington
How did you find out about this challenge? Friends
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day in the Month of May challenge before? (If so, have you completed it?!)Yes and yes
Which of the #5kMay2026 BONUS challenges do you plan to be a part of? (#DailyFunPhoto, Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast, First Annual “Butter Run”)All
Ina Miller
Millersburg, Ohio
First time doing this 5k everyday in May.
My friend convinced me to do this challenge I guess we will see if we are still friends by end of May😆
Not planning on doing any of the extra challenges
Teresa Pitcher
North Canton OH
This is my second year!
Rhoda Yoder
Ohio
My sister-in-law
This is my first time
5k and scripture reading
Jason Stutzman
Dalton, OH
Running group
Yes and yes
None
Anthony Ramirez
Wisconsin
You told us about it at LGYC
3rd Year
None
Zach Lemon
Apple Creek, Oh
This is my second year doing the challenge
Yes I completed it last year
None
Logan Sims
Wooster, Ohio
I found out about 5k Everyday in May through work.
This is my first time participating, and I’m very excited.
None
Jeremy Shantz from Fredericksburg Ohio. Heard about the challenge through friends. I have completed the challenge a couple times. Just doing the 5k this year.
Howdy!
Anna Stenberg
Stanwood, WA
Through my sister
First time:)
5k and Bible
Amanda
Georgia
Through my church
Yes, I have completed it once before.
Anthony Ramirez
Wisconsin
From you!
3 years
None
I’m Chris from PA. Heard about this challenge from a teacher and have never attempted it before! Hope to do scripture reading challenge.
Jodi Raber
Ohio
I have never done the challenge before
I found out about it through our run / walk group at church
I’m hoping to do the Bible reading as an extra challenge.
Hi I’ my name is Paxton Davis and I am from Monahans Texas. I heard about the challenge from my youth pastor. I have never completed this challenge before. I want to complete the Bible challenge as well.
Sounds like you have an awesome Youth Pastor!
Joe Miller from Guys Mills, PA. Heard about this challenge from my students. First time participant. Just doing the 5K.
Andrea Slezak from Findlay, Ohio. I heard about this from friends. No, I have not heard about this challenge before. Plan on doing the scripture reading. 📖
Christine N, IL
A friend years ago
Yes completed 1 year
Scripture reading
Alicia Belmont
OH
Brian Polen
First time participating
Scripture Reading
You should ALWAYS be cautious of anything recommended to you by Brian Polen!!! Hahaha
Emmett
Marshallville OH
Friends
No
Annelise
Washington
Found out through a friend, this is my first time doing the challenge
Only participating in the running challenge
Anna
Texas
5the year through a friend
Only running challenge!
Justin chavez
New Braunfels, Texas.
My family has participated for the past few years.
First year participating.
Starting off with just the 5k.
Emery
New Mexico
2nd year through my fiancé’s family!
No additional challenges 🙂
Yay, Emery!! (Your fiancé’s family is awesome, by the way!)
Marianne Strugarek
WV
Through my daughter. This is my 2nd year.
I don’t have any plans to do anything else.
Nicole Blank
NJ
My daughter Trinity & I are doing it together!
This is my 1st time participating.
I’ll just be running.
Hannah
Ohio
Being friends with the Polen Family!
Yes
Maybe the Bible reading
Laray
Illinois
Energize!!
First time
Bible reading
Justin Novitski
Wisconsin
I know Jeff from Dare 2 Share and I’ve participated I think 3 times in the last 4 years maybe more. No additional challenges
Ivy
Quinter, Kansas
Dare To Share Conference 2026
First Time
Attempting all the extras but we will see how it goes! Scripture Reading and Pod Cast for sure!
Adam
Illinois
I was originally invited by someone that knows Jeff through SonLife events!
Yes! This is year SIX and I haven’t stopped since May 1, 2020! Today’s 5k was #2,191 in a row.
I’m doing just the 5k challenge – I’ve done the reading challenge in the past and it was great. Good luck to EVERYONE!!!
This Might show up twice because I did it once but it is not working… I might be doing something wrong. I am super excited about this!
Ivy
Quinter, Kansas
Dare to Share 2026 Conference
Never done this before
Trying for all the challenges…
Elliot
Illinois
My family did this together last year!
This is my 2nd year.
I’m just doing the 5k.
Bonita
Canon City, CO
My cousins, Keith and Emily
Yes and yes.
Participating in the Bible reading as well.
Amberly
Washington
Friends
Yes, it’s my first time 🙂 well I started doing it last year because I heard about it and did it for a couple days but…I never signed up…😅 and I didn’t finish it.
Bible reading 🙂
Deb Stier
Arvada, Colorado
Jeff Polen
Have you participated in the 5k Every Day
I completed 2 years and this will be my 3rd!
Scripture Reading, Daily Podcast
Yay!! So glad you are joining us again this year!
Ian Lehman
Ohio
From participating in past years
Yes. Yes
None of the bonuses. Just the 5k
Wilma Stutzman
Ohio
Wayne Beachy
Fort Worth Texas
A friend shared it
My first time
Scripture reading
Reuben Troyer
Watauga Texas
My sister
First time
5k and scripture reading
-Kathryn
-Marysville, WA
-Jeff, I think you told me about it. Or maybe Luke did.
-Yes and yes
-Scripture Reading
Luke
Washington, Arlington
This guy named Jeff
First time.
Scripture
LUKE LONG!!!!!
Asher
Washington, Arlington
My dad
Yes and Yes!
Scripture
August
Washington, Arlington
My dad
Yes and Yes!
Scripture
Dane
Wooster, OH
Tried it last year
Yes and yes
All of it
Stephanie
Dallas, TX
TikTok!
First time
Bible reading plan
Krissy
Jensen beach FL
My sister
First Time
1) Corey
2) PA
3) from a friend during covid (2020)
4) yes since 2020, yes
5) undecided
1) Jodi
2) PA
3) from my husband
4) yes, yes
5) undecided
1. Taylor Polen
2. Typically Ohio but currently Montverde, FL 🙂
3. My dad lol
4. Yes, many many times. Not entirely sure but I think there’s a chance I get disowned if I don’t do it 🤷🏻♀️
5. The photo challenge and the podcast when it makes sense 🙂
Wendell from CO. I’ve done other years and found out about it from a friend. Don’t plan on doing the other challenges.
1. Lily
2 MI
3. BFF Kelsey
4. Nope
5. Unsure, probably scripture, fun pic, and the walking
1. Jordan Ford
2. Montverde Fl.
3. Through Taylor
4. No
5. The gospel reading
Mya Maslonka
Wisconsin
A Friend
Yes 2 years
The reading
Stephanie Taylor
South Carolina
Lorelei Suehrstedt
I’ve done this in the past but it’s been a while
Not planning to do other challenges as it is the end of the school year and my plate is full.
Forgot to check in the first day, but have ran a five K both yesterday and today
Sam
Guys Mills PA
Heard from a friend
First time forgot to check in but did complete all days so far
Becky Frybarger from Ohio. My sister, Cassie Chance told me about this challenge. I participated last year, but did not complete it. I am participating in the daily scripture reading. Thank you!
cevilla
iowa
a friend
first time, excited about doing it
not planning on doing a bonus challenge
Alex Zehr
Meadville Pennsylvania
I found out about this from a school teacher
I have never done this before
I am just doing the 5k challenge
I am checking in a day late but I would be much obliged if you would be still be willing to send me a shirt. Thanks
Rebecca Mathewson
Bluffton, Ohio
I have started the challenge before but never finished it
The 5k is the only challenge Im planning on doing but also would like to do the photos when I can.
Deb Schrock Berlin Ohio. This is my first year of doing this. I walked on May 1 and 2 with Tracy Cooper. We also did the photo option and reading Matthew scripture.
Georgia Moore
New Mexico
Friends
Yes
None
Eli Beachy
Ohio
Through the grapevine
Yeah dude, I think twice now
No challenges for me