Project Outrun

Project Outrun Putting custom running shoes on kids battling pediatric cancer. The story of Project Outrun began with a little girl named Kylie Rose Jacobs. Dream shoes.

From the words of Andrew (Andy) Shepperd, founder of Project Outrun:

Every story has a beginning, every race has a start. Kylie is a little girl who has battled cancer now on three separate occasions. In the summer of 2015, I was fortunate enough to run in her 5k event in Copley, Ohio. During that race, her cancer was in remission and her prognosis was good. Unfortunately, the cancer returned the

following year. On the second anniversary of her 5k race, she was once again in remission and her prognosis was good. As I watched that strong, radiant ball of life run around the Copley High School track, the thought popped in my head… “If Kylie has a 5k in her honor, she clearly needs shoes to match her logo,” which Kylie designed herself. So, I made a mental note that for her 2017 5k race, I was going to design her shoes to match her logo that she could wear when she ran her race cancer-free. Around Christmas time in 2016, they once again discovered a mass and the cycle of surgery and treatment would soon return. The day I heard the news, I knew that her shoes needed to be made immediately. After Kylie had a successful surgery over the Christmas holiday, I sent her dad a picture of her shoes next to her logo and simply said, “When Kylie Outruns cancer, she has to be wearing the right shoes.” That was the moment this idea began. An idea of empowering kids through shoes. Power shoes. Custom shoes. Shoes with the kids’ favorite colors and their messages. Whatever they need to lace up everyday and Outrun fear or sickness or doubt and to get them back on their feet. Shoes to make them feel… & .

⚠️Registration and sponsorship for year 5 of our Project Outrun "Faster Every Day" Festival, 5k & Fun Run are officially...
03/16/2026

⚠️Registration and sponsorship for year 5 of our Project Outrun "Faster Every Day" Festival, 5k & Fun Run are officially OPEN!!

You can head to the links below for more information about registering, sponsoring and/or donating!

OUTRUN FAMILIES RUN FOR ✨FREE!✨ Not sure if that applies to you? Swipe to learn more!!

We are so excited for year 5 of our biggest event of the year and just cannot wait to celebrate all of the New Shoe Smiles, Medal Moments, and Finish Line Feelings that are made possible by the generous support of our Fast Family!

Please SHARE this with your family, friends and community! We cannot wait to see you in beautiful Cuyahoga Falls on June 20th!!

REGISTER:
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/CuyahogaFalls/FasterEveryDayFestival5K

SPONSOR:
http://fastereveryday.givesmart.com

A huge THANK YOU to these amazing donors for their thoughtful, unique, & unforgettable silent auction items and experien...
03/02/2026

A huge THANK YOU to these amazing donors for their thoughtful, unique, & unforgettable silent auction items and experiences donated for our Sneaker Ball! 👟🪩🌟

Of course, there were other silent auction items donated from donors who wish not to be mentioned — you know who you are & we hope you know how appreciative we are 💗

With your help, our Sneaker Ball was a huge success and perhaps the most magical, magnificent, FUN experience of the year… no really, we’re still dreaming about it! 🤩

Again, THANK YOU 🫶🏼✨

02/18/2026

Check out these amazing shots from of our Sole Mate Sneaker Ball Pink Carpet Paparazzi Runway presented by .corp! Thank you to .corp for generously sponsoring our pink carpet runway!

Take me back to Sneaker Ball Saturday! What a night surrounded by our incredible Fast Family at the amazing This wasn’t...
02/18/2026

Take me back to Sneaker Ball Saturday! What a night surrounded by our incredible Fast Family at the amazing This wasn’t a fundraiser, it was a family reunion! Many more pics to share in the next few days!! Photo cred. the amazing

Years ago, at our first fundraiser, we realized it was super sunny and we didn’t have enough tents. Mia Morris pulled u...
02/17/2026

Years ago, at our first fundraiser, we realized it was super sunny and we didn’t have enough tents. Mia Morris pulled up and before I could blink she was on her way to Dick’s to buy three tents to shade our volunteers and save the day! And Mia has been saving the day for Project Outrun ever since. You can’t imagine how much she has done behind the scenes to keep our project up and running.. She literally converted our entire sneaker ball to a new software platform days before our event so that we could maximize the impact of the night. There is no limit to what she is capable of, and she does everything with such effortless grace. After an insanely long weekend, she showed up this morning at 9 AM with her kiddos to help me pack swag . She is absolutely the best, and to know her is to love her.! We adore you, Mia.! Thank you for always standing by us and always saving the day!

02/17/2026

I have so many emotions, and so many feelings, and so many thoughts about Saturday night. I am endlessly thankful for all the time and talent that was generously donated to make our Sneaker Ball a success! I will be sharing so many photos and videos very soon, but I just want to hop on social media today and thank all of our sponsors, our volunteers, our Outrun, families, and everyone who made Saturday so magical. As I stated on Saturday night, this is not a foundation,
this is a family. That wasn’t a fundraiser, it was a family reunion.! And I’m so so grateful to call all of you family. When I thought it couldn’t get any better, the drummer for the hopped off stage because he thought the event was over, but I quickly asked for one last song of we are family! My son Sawyer hopped on the kit and closed out the show. Nothing is more fitting for a night that was so full of magic! Thank you, thank you thank you all my love, Andy!

When you learn to tie your shoes and your Outruns arrive the next day! 🙌 Way to go Levi! 🩵"He says they feel amazing 😊Yo...
02/06/2026

When you learn to tie your shoes and your Outruns arrive the next day! 🙌 Way to go Levi! 🩵

"He says they feel amazing 😊

You have made my child so very happy today and I can’t thank you enough."


"Dear Project OutrunThank you so much for sending my 6-year-old daughter her Nike shoes. She is super grateful for them ...
01/30/2026

"Dear Project Outrun

Thank you so much for sending my 6-year-old daughter her Nike shoes. She is super grateful for them and was so excited to receive them.

She just finished her chemotherapy treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and this was such a wonderful gesture to celebrate this milestone. We truly appreciate your kindness."

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It may be freezing outside here in Akron, Ohio, the home of Project Outrun, but these New Shoe Smiles sure do warm our h...
01/29/2026

It may be freezing outside here in Akron, Ohio, the home of Project Outrun, but these New Shoe Smiles sure do warm our hearts!

01/27/2026

So incredibly excited to announce we are SOLD OUT for our Sole Mate Sneaker Ball! Can’t wait to see everybody in their fits and kicks on February 14 at !! See you soon!!

01/23/2026

👟🪩 SNEAKER BALL STYLE GUIDE 🪩👟

Hey everyone! We are just 3 weeks out from the BEST night of the year— The 2nd Annual Project Outrun Sneaker Ball! ✨

Perhaps you have your outfit all set and are ready to boogie, but for those that are wondering what to wear, I’ve created this style guide to give you some inspiration 🤩

From classic with a splash of color, to glitzy glam and glittery- pick something that makes you feel your best & gets you excited to dance the night away & support The Project! 💃🏼🕺🏽

We can’t wait to see you so soon!
💕 Anna

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