[2] The song was featured in Disney Channel's 2011 film Good Luck Charlie: It's Christmas!, but wasn't available on any album.

[3] An uptempo song, "I'm Gonna Run to You" is composed in a style evocative of pop and Christmas music, built on a beat with multi-tracked harmonies.

Sarah Peel of BSC Kids said "I'm Gonna Run to You" is lovely and catchy and her voice is reminiscent of Demi Lovato.

[6] For the week ending December 24, 2011 "I'm Gonna Run To You" debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Holiday Songs.

[7] American singer Jen Leigh, former member of the BIGLovely, released a cover of the song on February 3, 2012.