Community

Going The Distance has a great community all the way from podcasts to charity runs. Check out all the amazing opportunities we have below and join in where you can! To learn about our roots and our background, check out the About Me tab (button below).

Podcast

From weekly cross country meets to Nike Nationals in track, Going The Distance covers everything running. Based out of Morton Illinois, and lead by podcast host, Nicholas Delgado, Going The Distance will focus on high school running in central Illinois with special guests and interviews as well as a plethora of topics around the sport, highlighting ranking predictions, weekly meets, statistics, and more.  Click below to listen on various platforms or to learn more about the podcast, its contents, and its creation.

Charity 5K

Going The Distance has partnered with the Salvation Army to benefit local people in need. This charity run provides people a chance to donate to the cause where all proceeds go to the Salvation Army. Another feature is the shoe bins located near the start and finish tables. Bring gently used shoes and they will also be donated to the Salvation Army for people in need. Throughout the year, there have also been bins placed around the town of Morton where shoes have been collected which will also be donated. Even if you cannot attend the run, you can support the cause by donating on the website. Click the button below to be redirected to the main run page where you can either sign up or donate. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this happen and everyone who is participating in this year's run!

Shoe Drive

The  gently-used shoe drive aims to collect shoes for people in need. Any shoes greater than 4in long will be accepted. Shoes in good condition will be donated to the Salvation Army to benefit the individuals in their shelters and programs. Shoes in too much disrepair will be sent to the "Got Sneakers?" campaign to be recycled into things such as playground chips and rubber for tracks. This keeps rubber out of landfills and reduces carbon emissions and landfill waste. The campaign will pay Going The Distance for each pair of shoes and the money will be donated to the Morton Community Foundation Cross Country Endowment Fund to benefit current and future runners at Morton High School through the means of new uniforms, equipment, and more. Read more about the shoe drive and learn how to contribute by clicking below.