Does my epiphany match prompts and sound okay?

<p>I wrote an essay about cross-country but it’s not the “big race” type of essay about perseverance. I’m just worried about how the essay is matching the prompt (using it for common app+ UC’s + UW+ USC!). </p>

<p>Prompt: Describe an event that has influenced/changed your character.</p>

<p>No 09’s please. Only 500 words so should be a quick read.</p>