BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Toledo, Ohio
- Price Free - $28.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in beautiful downtown Toledo, Lucas. This uplifting event honors stroke survivors and their families while promoting community awareness and support. Participants can choose to challenge themselves with a scenic 5K run along the picturesque Maumee Riverfront, across the Cherry Street Bridge, or opt for a more leisurely 1-mile walk through the stunning Glass City Metropark.
Registration is just $25 until August 31, 2024, and all proceeds will benefit the ProMedica Foundation Stroke Patient Assistance Fund, which helps cover essential costs for stroke patients in need. Your entry includes a bib chip for accurate timing, a BE FAST Stroke 5K t-shirt, post-race snacks, and a meal. Plus, take advantage of free stroke risk assessments, educational materials, and a vibrant community resource fair featuring various vendors. Families can also enjoy a fun 100-yard Kids Fun Run starting at 9:30 AM, with the walk kicking off at 9:45 AM and the 5K run at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this heartwarming event while making a difference in our
Registration is just $25 until August 31, 2024, and all proceeds will benefit the ProMedica Foundation Stroke Patient Assistance Fund, which helps cover essential costs for stroke patients in need. Your entry includes a bib chip for accurate timing, a BE FAST Stroke 5K t-shirt, post-race snacks, and a meal. Plus, take advantage of free stroke risk assessments, educational materials, and a vibrant community resource fair featuring various vendors. Families can also enjoy a fun 100-yard Kids Fun Run starting at 9:30 AM, with the walk kicking off at 9:45 AM and the 5K run at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this heartwarming event while making a difference in our
Organiser's Description
5K RUN OR 1 MILE WALK HONORING STROKE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS
LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN TOLEDO AT PROMENADE PARK
RUN ALONG THE MAUMEE RIVER FRONT, ACROSS THE CHERRY STREET BRIDGE AND THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL GLASS CITY METROPARK
100% OF REGISTRATION, DONATIONS, AND RAFFLE PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY INTO THE PROMEDICA FOUNDATION STROKE PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND. THE FUND IS ABLE TO COVER THE COST OF MEDICATIONS, HEALTH EQUIPMENT, HEALTH SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS, AND RENT/UTILITIES FOR PATIENTS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL MEANS AS A RESULT OF THEIR STROKE.
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES:
ENTRANCE TO THE 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK
BIB CHIP TIMING
*BE FAST STROKE 5K T-SHIRT*
SNACKS AND DRINKS
POST RACE MEAL
FREE STROKE RISK ASSESSMENTS INCLUDING BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
STROKE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL
ENTRANCE INTO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS
FACE PAINTING/BALLOON ANIMALS
DJ AND PHOTOGRAPHY
KIDS FUN RUN WILL START AT 9:30AM AND IS A 100 YARD DASH.
WALK WILL START AT 9:45AM.
RUN WILL START AT 10:00AM.
REGISTRATION FEE IS $25.00 PER PARTICIPANT UNTIL 11:59 ON 8/31/2024.
PRICE INCREASE TO $35.00 PER PARTICIPANT ON 9/1/2024.
REGISTRATION IS FREE FOR STROKE SURVIVORS.
SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE! RAFFLE STARTS AT 11:15AM FOLLOWING THE AWARDS CEREMONY
**RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER SEPTEMBER 3, 2024**
*YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR SHIRT. SHIRTS WILL NOT BE MAILED*
LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN TOLEDO AT PROMENADE PARK
RUN ALONG THE MAUMEE RIVER FRONT, ACROSS THE CHERRY STREET BRIDGE AND THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL GLASS CITY METROPARK
100% OF REGISTRATION, DONATIONS, AND RAFFLE PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY INTO THE PROMEDICA FOUNDATION STROKE PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND. THE FUND IS ABLE TO COVER THE COST OF MEDICATIONS, HEALTH EQUIPMENT, HEALTH SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS, AND RENT/UTILITIES FOR PATIENTS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL MEANS AS A RESULT OF THEIR STROKE.
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES:
ENTRANCE TO THE 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK
BIB CHIP TIMING
*BE FAST STROKE 5K T-SHIRT*
SNACKS AND DRINKS
POST RACE MEAL
FREE STROKE RISK ASSESSMENTS INCLUDING BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
STROKE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL
ENTRANCE INTO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS
FACE PAINTING/BALLOON ANIMALS
DJ AND PHOTOGRAPHY
KIDS FUN RUN WILL START AT 9:30AM AND IS A 100 YARD DASH.
WALK WILL START AT 9:45AM.
RUN WILL START AT 10:00AM.
REGISTRATION FEE IS $25.00 PER PARTICIPANT UNTIL 11:59 ON 8/31/2024.
PRICE INCREASE TO $35.00 PER PARTICIPANT ON 9/1/2024.
REGISTRATION IS FREE FOR STROKE SURVIVORS.
SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE! RAFFLE STARTS AT 11:15AM FOLLOWING THE AWARDS CEREMONY
**RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER SEPTEMBER 3, 2024**
*YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR SHIRT. SHIRTS WILL NOT BE MAILED*
Races
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BE FAST 5k RUN
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$28.00
Includes Bib Chip Timing -
Be Fast Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$28.00
1 mile or 5K Walk -
Stroke Survivors Registration: 5K RUN
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
Bib Chip Timing -
Stroke Survivors Registration: WALK
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
Free
1 mile or 5K Walk -
Kids Fun Run- 100 Yard Dash
Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$12.10
100 yard dash -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $2.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.70
You can still be a part of the event if not local! Run it at your convenience, time and location. You will still receive the event giveaways, just need to cover the cost of shipping.
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