Up and Running Again was started in November of 2009, when 4 accountants decided to that they could make a difference in the lives of the homeless in Orange County by training the residents to run a half marathon. In February of 2010, thirteen residents successfully completed the Surf City Half Marathon and changed their lives forever.

As a part of this training the residents consistently claimed that if they could run a half marathon there should be nothing to stop them from getting a job or reconciling with their family.

In March of 2011, Up and Running Again was granted their 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service.

While the entity has been around for just two years, over 100 participants have successfully completed a half marathon. Many of our racers have gone on to get jobs and move out of the shelter. Several past participants have gone on to college.

Up and Running Again has also partnered with several other local non profits to train their students or residents. We are currently partnering with 3 local nonprofits for the 2011 Surf City Half Marathon.