# Charitable Virtual 5K Races
Awarenow Media Launched Because I Can Virtual 5K

By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-05-12 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-5k
References: [desmoinesregister](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/press-release/story/47714/awarenow-and-kinomap-launch-global-virtual-5k-for-multiple-sclerosis-during-national-ms-awareness-month/)

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AwareNow Media launched the Because I Can Virtual 5K in partnership with Kinomap, which served as the official training platform for this event. The race was strategically timed to coincide with National MS Awareness Month, and each registration included one month of full access to Kinomap's immersive application along with a finisher's medal and a name credit in an upcoming documentary.

The Because I Can Virtual 5K invited participants to run, walk, roll, or use any ability they possess to cover the distance, with the option to complete the course anywhere and at any time throughout March.

The Because I Can Virtual 5K directly supported the National MS Society through five dollars of every entry fee. By explicitly designing the event to be accessible across all ability levels, the organizers remove barriers that often prevent people from participating in traditional races.

Image Credit: AwareNow Media