Hebrews 12:1
2 Timothy 4:7
Mark 10:17-22

To be in the race we must know and understand the Christian race has a beginning
John 3:1-7
Romans 12:1-2

To be in the race we must know the Christian race has rules
Hebrews 12:2-3
John 12:45
Psalms 141:8
Psalms 25:15
John 14:15

To be in the race we must know the Christian race has a reward
1 Corinthians 2:9
1 Peter 1:3-9
Revelation 2:10