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3,260 mile

ultra relay run!

MS Run the US is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support multiple sclerosis (MS) research, while also aiding those living with disability due to MS.

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Every year we run a 3,100 mile relay across America and rally thousands in support of the event to help END multiple sclerosis (MS)! This is our story and why we run for a reason. Join us!

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RUNNING FARTHER TO SERVE OTHERS

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Meet @manduhscott, 2020 Segment 12 Relay Runner! 🎉🎉
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Amanda is (unfortunately) no stranger to MS, both her mother and sister have different types of multiple sclerosis….it’s been a part of their lives since Amanda was 6️⃣ years old. She’ll be tackling 220 miles in their honor and will continue to fight their fight as long as she can. 🧡
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Congrats on returning to our #orangearmy, we’re so happy you’re back! ✨

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The minute @courtneyj.kruse crossed her segment finish line in 2019, she knew the Relay was something she had to a part of for as long as she’s able and we’re beyond excited to welcome her back for the 2020 Relay! 🎉🎉 “I had no clue what an impact it would have on me, the amazing people I would meet, how life-changing it would be…” ✨
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Courtney has the honor of brining the Relay home to NYC in 2020 (running Segment 19 near her hometown of Denville, NJ), 188 miles in 7 days! 🧡
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Join us in congratulating Courtney! 🌟

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@running_from_ms responded with a “hell yes” 🙌🏼 when she got her @msruntheus invite to join the 2020 Relay Team!
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She’ll be tackling 172 miles in 6 days in honor of those living with MS (including herself). 🧡 Julie was diagnosed with MS in 2013…since then, she’s found strength she never knew she had, met many amazing new friends and learned so much about her health and wellness. Running this Relay is one way she plans to prove that she is stronger than MS. 💪🏼
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Congrats Julie, we’re SO happy you’re on our Team! 🎉🎉

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We’re introducing you to 2020 Segment 14 Runner, Amy Venema Briney! 🎉🎉
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Amy first learned about @msruntheus through a Facebook post of a fellow college alumni (heyyy 👋🏼 @nikita_roaar) and knew immediately it was something she needed to do in honor of her parents. 👫 Amy’s mom was diagnosed with MS when she was 37 years old and it’s been a part of their family’s story for 43 years. In her mom’s words “it’s been a damn nuisance!”
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Join us in welcoming Amy to the Relay and our #orangearmy! 🧡

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Meet Kristi Haase, 2020 Segment 11 Runner! 🎉🎉
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She’ll be tackling 194 miles in 7 days in honor of her sister, Nikki, who was diagnosed with MS in college and has been living with it for over 20 years. ✨ This run is extra special as Kristi will be beginning her journey in Lincoln, NE where she attended college, running through Omaha, where her family lives and ending in Des Moines, IA where she grew up! 🧡
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Meet 2020 Segment 5 Runner, @wilmienl, she’ll be running 141 miles in 5 days!! 🎉🎉
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Wilmien was a seasoned runner when she was diagnosed with MS in 2013. 🏃‍♀️ She credits running with preparing her body to be strong and healthy to fight MS. Ultimately, she “decided if MS was going to be a passenger in her life, then she’s going to give it one hell of a ride!”. 💪🏼
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Congratulations! 🧡 We’re so happy you’ve joined our #orangearmy!! ✨

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Join us in welcoming @jenniferr10 to the 2020 Relay Team! 🎉🎉
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She’ll be running Segment 16, 167 miles in 6 days WITH MS to STOP MS! ✨ Jennifer was diagnosed with MS four years ago during the midst of an extremely competitive residency program… just weeks before she had set a PR at the Chicago marathon and took 5th female in her first ultra marathon. 👏🏼
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“Some days you feel like a graceful antelope prancing over the mountains and some days you are more like those fainting goats that drop without warning.” We promise whatever kind of day you’re having, we’ll be right along side you, step by step, cheering you on! 🧡
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Welcome to our #orangearmy, we’re SO happy to have you on our team!

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Congratulations 🎉🎉 @runwithms on joining our 2020 Relay Team, she’ll be rocking 178 miles across Colorado next May! 👏🏼
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Justine was diagnosed with MS in 2016 and while she’s worked hard to be able to run, she knows that many people with MS cannot. ✨ She’s super passionate about helping fund projects to aid those living with MS, extending their mobility and their dignity. 🧡
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We’re so excited you’ve joined our #orangearmy and we can’t wait to cheer you on in 2020! 🙌🏼

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Meet @djbutz! 🏃‍♂️
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DJ is tackling segment 18 and will be running 148 miles in 6 days in honor of Carol, his girlfriend’s mother, who has lived with the disease for 34 years. ✨
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He is her “engine” and Carol is the “captain” when they run together! 🧡 They just recently completed a 5k and while their roles are different, they run for the same cause: to cure MS.
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Welcome to the 2020 Relay Team, DJ. 🎉🎉

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"This run has become a part of me, a part of my heart and soul." 🧡
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She's backkk!! 🔥 Welcome to the 2020 Relay Team, @fireballrunner!!
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Fireball will be tackling Segment 13 from Dubuque, Iowa to Milwaukee, WI (180 miles in just 4 days)! 🎉 She's an avid runner and decided years ago to use her athletic ability to help others, raising funds and awareness for MS.
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Thanks for bringing the fire ✨ and being such an integral part of our #orangearmy. We love you!

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Tonight we're introducing you to @josh.palasz, our segment 9 runner for the 2020 relay 🔥!
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Josh will be running 166 miles in honor of his dad who sadly passed away due to MS related complications in August.
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Josh is new to running (he took up the sport less than a year ago), so he's looking forward to the #orangearmy 🧡and the entire MS Run the US community rallying behind him when he hits the pavement next year.
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We're SO glad to have you on the team, Josh and look forward to cheering you on 🎉!

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Meet Segment 10 runner, @janesheerer 🧡!
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Janie will be running 157 miles from Holdrege to Lincoln, Nebraska in honor of her sister Madi who was diagnosed with MS at just 24 years old.
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Janie has been an avid runner since middle school, but running took on a new meaning for her when Madi was diagnosed with MS. Janie is constantly inspired by Madi's bravery and resiliency and can't wait to share her MS Run the US journey with her sister!
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Welcome to the team, Janie! We're so happy to have you as part of our #OrangeArmy ✨

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