FRS Events

Help FRS choose the official 5K shirt color for 2026 by responding to the poll below. The deadline to cast your vote is June 30, 2026.

Registration for the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Rural Run/Walk, a virtual 5K fundraiser, is open! Sign up now to complete a 5K (3.1 miles) at your own pace and in a location of your choice during September. Each participant will receive an FRS Rural Run/Walk t-shirt.

Proceeds from this event support FRS programs, including scholarships, community grants, and opportunities for rural youth.

Register by August 1 to receive your shirt by September!

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NTCA member companies that participate in GHP Wellness Connections may use this event toward their annual activity requirement. All NTCA member companies' employees and friends are encouraged to participate.

You may register yourself, a team of colleagues, a group of friends, or your entire company! Groups of 5 or more can contact FRS to receive a company code. With your code, your team coordinator will receive an invoice for your group's registration fees, and all shirts will be shipped to their attention.

We welcome participants of all ages and fitness levels to complete 3.1 miles during September. You can:

• use fitness trackers or apps like MapMyRun or Nike Run Club to track your distance.
• include your family members, friends, and pets.
• choose to run, walk, jog, bike, and more! Just get moving.

When you're finished, snap a photo and tell us where you completed your 5K!

• Post your photo on social media and tag us @FRSRuralConnect
• Email your photo to us at [email protected]

$195 per person

$1000 – Reserved Table for Ten 
$1500 – Front Row Reserved Table for Ten 
Limited availability. Table reservations do not include entry to the event. Tickets are sold separately.

Join the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) for a signature evening celebrating rural America — set against the rolling waters of the Cumberland River and Nashville skyline aboard the legendary General Jackson Showboat.

As the sun sets over the Nashville skyline, guests will enjoy an exclusive buyout cruise featuring complimentary beer and wine, a full spread of food (including salmon and brisket), and a live 5-piece country western band.

The night's entertainment features Nashville-based country artist Dylan Gerard — a Season 13 competitor on NBC's The Voice, where his blind audition turned two chairs and landed him on Team Adam Levine. Known for blending traditional country roots with soulful rock-influenced songwriting, Dylan brings his full 5-piece band to our event.

Round out the night with country western stage décor, a guest photo opportunity, and a one-of-a-kind boot and cowboy hat branding experience.

Proceeds from the evening support FRS programs that fund scholarships, community grants, and youth programming in rural America.

Add this special event when you register for Fall Conference.

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Thank you for competing in the FRS Cornhole Tournament. Your participation supported FRS programs, including scholarship and community grants for rural America. Check back soon for upcoming events!

Thank you to all donors, sponsors, and attendees, as well as auctioneer Carol Wagenson, who helped to make the FRS 30th Anniversary Gala a success.