Are you looking for prayers for runners? we have written the 10 prayers for runners for you.
If you are preparing to run a race, you have to take time out to prepare for it. But remember to pray these prayers, so you can face these races with confidence and hope.
The word of God says in 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 KJV.
“24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.”
Let’s pray
Short Prayer For Runners
Lord God I want to thank you for giving me the ability to run. To You be praise and glory. As I set out to run, grant me the strength and courage to run this race to your glory.
Help me take the necessary precautions to avoid any injuries before the race.
Lord, take away any fear that will seek to paralyze me. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen
Runners’ Prayer Before A Race
Father in Heaven, what an awesome God you are! Lord, I ask for wisdom as am about to enter this race.
Am depending on your strength to carry me through this race. Without you Lord, I can’t do anything.
I pray for other runners. Give them strength and courage for this race.I avert any accident or injury in the name of Jesus.
I pray also for good weather. Let your Name be glorified in this race. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.
Cross Country Runners Prayer
Lord am joining a cross-country race. Help me to stay focused on this race. Give me the energy I need to finish this cross-country race.
I pray that you protect me from any danger on the road. I also pray that the weather will be favorable for this cross-country race.
Bless everyone competing in this race. Lord, I ask that you protect and keep them.
Strengthen my legs so I can finish this race to your glory. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.
Marathon And Half-Marathon Runner Prayers
Lord am going for the marathon race. I pray that you guide me in this race. Help me to run this race to your glory.
Lord, I pray for supernatural strength to enable go through this marathon. I need your guidance, Lord.
I pray for everyone competing in this marathon race. Bless them, Lord.
When I feel like giving up during the marathon, help me never to give up. Lead me to cross the finishing line.
To you be all the praise. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
Ultramarathons Runner Prayer
Dear God. I am grateful for this day. I commit myself to you. Lord, I worship and praise your Holy Name.
Lord am participating in the ultramarathon race. Help me to have the courage and strength to run this race.
I pray that you send your angels to go before me. Lord clear every obstacle on the way. Imbibe in me the competitive spirit to finish this race.
All to your glory. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.
10k Race Runner Prayers
Heavenly Father, am participating in the 10k race for runners. I pray you give me the capacity to run this race.
Help me to avoid any distractions as I run. Deliver me from any evil or accidents. Help me to also avoid injury to my legs.
I pray for other runners too. Guide and protect them too.
Help me to finish strong in this race.
In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen
5K Race Runner Prayers
Lord, I am competing in the 5K race. I thank you for your grace upon me. Lord my help comes from you. So grant me help in this race.
Give me the strength to run and cross the finishing line. Lord help the other runners in the race with me.
I ask your presence to be with me as I run this race. Deliver me Lord from any injuries in the course of the race.
To you be the praise. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
Trail Race Runners Prayer
Lord, am joining a trail race this day. Lord as I go on this trail, I ask you to lead me.
Give me the wisdom to know what to do at any particular time in the course of the race.
Give me the strength to endure the trail race from start to finish. I pray that you give me the courage to overcome any obstacles on the trail.
Lord, I know the trail terrain can be tough. But with you by your side, nothing shall be impossible
I pray that you protect me from trips and falls.
Help me Lord to choose the best gear for the trail race. Give me the wisdom and skills I need to run this race successfully.
To you Lord be all glory. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.
Obstacles Race Prayer
Father. You are the strength of my life. I worship and praise your Holy Name. Thank you for giving me this beautiful day. I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Lord, I have signed up for an obstacle race. I pray and commit the obstacle race event to you. I pray that you give me the strength I need to compete skillfully.
Lord, I know there will be a lot of obstacles in the race. Give me the wisdom I need to overcome the obstacles.
I pray against any injuries and dangerous falls. Guide me and protect me from any harm. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.
Runners’ Prayer After A Race
Abba Father, You are God Almighty. Absolutely nothing is difficult for you. All creations bow before you.
Thank you for giving me the strength to go through this race. Thank you for protecting me from injuries and falls.
Thank you for helping me finish the race. All the glory be to you. For your word says in 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen
Final Thoughts
If you are a beginner runner or a professional runner and you looking for prayers for runners, you are in the right place.
Running has a lot of benefits and is a good form of exercise for a lot of people. So if you doing it for fun or as a professional, prayers for runners was written for you.
1 Timothy 4:8 KJV says, “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”
Use or alter these prayers to ask for God’s help during your race. Shalom! Peace.
