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This is where I share relevant commitments I have made to others, when they are happening, and additional relevant details.
  • The Road to October 24 is a capstone project for what may be the best of my days ahead.

  • Upcoming Commitments can include The Road to October 24 and more.

  • Ongoing Commitments includes things that are for, well, ongoing. I think everyone reading this is clear on the concept.

  • Completed Commitments. Just an archive. I have an abysmally memory that isn’t getting better with stuff.

Upcoming Commitments

  • See The Road to October 24for commitments already noted there.

  • No additional commitments at this time.

Ongoing Commitments

  • None at this time.

🧠 Summary

RUN UNTIL I DIE 2026 is a structured, purpose-driven project running from May through October 2026.

It is a challenge to take care of myself, improve the quality of life in my communities, and celebrate with a big event on October 24.

What This Is

Each month includes a meaningful activity—primarily 5Ks, community events, or service opportunities—designed to:

  • Find and Support charitable causes and communities

  • while Staying active to support my health

  • and Spend intentional time with people who matter

  • and supports my core value “be a great community member”.

The project builds toward a final milestone on October 24, 2026: the BIG “[REDACTED]” party.

What This Is NOT

  • This is not a request for donations to either the event’s cause or me.

  • This is not a request for anyone to feel like they need to join me for any event except the [REDACTED] one.

    • You are more than welcome to join me if it sounds like a good time for you. But definitely chase your passion and something else if any event is not your jam (or ice cream or…ya know).

RUN UNTIL I DIE 2026

🟢 May 16 — Honor Connor 5K & Smile Mile

Date: May 16
Event: Honor Connor 5K & Smile Mile
Cause:‍ ‍Drowning Prevention
Location: North Richland Hills / DFW
Race Location: Birdville Independent School District Complex, 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Howard Registered? Yes
Link: Find me: https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=154846

🟡 June 21 — Lemonade Dash Dallas 5K

Date:‍ ‍June 21
Event:‍ ‍Lemonade Dash Dallas 5K
Cause: Childhood Cancer Research
Location:‍ Dallas — Bachman Lake Park ‍
Race Location:‍ ‍3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
Howard Registered?‍ ‍Yes
Link: Find me: https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=181829

🟡 June 27 — San Antonio Food Bank Volunteer Shift

Date:‍ ‍June 27
Event:‍ ‍San Antonio Food Bank volunteer shift
Cause:‍ ‍Feed the Hungry
Location:‍ ‍Volunteer Job Location: 700 Perez St., San Antonio, TX, 78207
Howard Registered?‍ ‍Yes
Shift Details: Start Date & Time: 6/27/2026, 6:00 AM for 3 Hours
Link: Volunteer here: https://safoodbank.org/events/

🟠 July 4 — Cox Running Club 4th of July 5K

Date:‍ ‍July 4
Event:‍ ‍Cox Running Club 4th of July 5K
Cause:‍ ‍None. I’ll make my own and donate to it.
Location:‍ ‍ort Worth — Woodshed Smokehouse / Trinity area
Race Location:‍ ‍Woodshed Smokehouse, Fort Worth, TX 76107 US
Howard Registered?‍ ‍Yes
Link: Find me: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/TX/FortWorth/CoxRunningClubThOfJuly5K

🔵 August 15 — Hot Hatch Chile Run — 5K / 10K

Date:‍ ‍August 15
Event:‍ ‍Hot Hatch Chile Run — 5K / 10K (You KNOW I have to do this.)
Cause:‍ ‍Neuro Assistance Foundation (NAF), which supports people with spinal cord injuries and disabilities
Location:‍ ‍Southlake / Fort Worth area
Race Location:‍ ‍Bicentennial Park450 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX, 76092
Howard Registered?‍ ‍Yes
Link: Find me: https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=94939

🎗️ September 26 — St. Jude Walk/Run

Date:‍ ‍September 26
Event:‍ ‍St. Jude Walk/Run
Cause:‍ ‍Ending Childhood Cancer
Location:‍ ‍Austion
Race Location:‍ ‍Awaiting confirmation of race details (conflicting information as of this writing)
Howard Registered?‍ ‍Yes
Link: Find me: http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/TheTipsyJournalist

🔴 October 24 — BIG [REDACTED] Party

Date:‍ ‍October 24
Event:‍ ‍BIG [REDACTED] party
Cause:‍ ‍Details coming soon
Location:‍ ‍Arlington, TX
Howard Registered?‍ ‍Yep!
Link: In development.

The Road to October 24, 2026

🙋 How People Can Be Supportive

  • Be an event photographer/videographer (of more than me, of course). Make the memories I have never been able to. 😛

  • Join an event: Use the links above when registration is available.

  • Does this cause resonate with you? Donate or volunteer directly with the event staff (maybe—sounds like something with social skill could tell you more about).

  • Celebrate on October 24: More details coming later.

🧾 Notes Before You Join

  • Some event details may change as official race pages update.

  • I’ll keep this page updated with better links, arrival times, and meetup plans as I confirm them.

  • For race-day safety, I’ll have emergency contact and medical bracelet information with me.

🙌 Closing

This project is about:

  • Staying active

  • Supporting meaningful causes

  • Spending intentional time with people who matter

If you’d like to join any event—or just meet up while I’m in town—I’d love to see you.

Completed Commitments

  • None at this time.