Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Newburgh, Indiana
- Price Free - $23.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025 on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Friedman Park in Newburgh, Warrick! Now in its 7th year, this heartwarming community event brings together cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, families, and friends to celebrate hope and resilience. The day kicks off with an invigorating 5K race at 8:30 AM, followed by the much-anticipated Survivors Parade at 10:30 AM, and a delightful 1-Mile Walk starting at 11:00 AM.
HOPEFEST is more than just a race; it's a full day of fun and support! Enjoy a variety of delicious food trucks, explore amazing classic cars at the cruise-in, and relax with soothing treatments in the self-care tent. Kids will love the inflatables and face painting, making it a perfect day for the whole family! Don't miss out on exclusive event swag, including t-shirts and medals for early registrants. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and encouragement at Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025!
HOPEFEST is more than just a race; it's a full day of fun and support! Enjoy a variety of delicious food trucks, explore amazing classic cars at the cruise-in, and relax with soothing treatments in the self-care tent. Kids will love the inflatables and face painting, making it a perfect day for the whole family! Don't miss out on exclusive event swag, including t-shirts and medals for early registrants. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and encouragement at Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025!
Organiser's Description
CHEMO BUDDIES HOPEFEST PRESENTED BY ASCENSION ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL IS BACK FOR THE 7TH YEAR!
Hopefest is a community event held each year to bring together everyone affected by cancer - survivors, patients, caregivers, family members, friends, and co-workers. We come together as a community to support, celebrate, and encourage everyone affected bu cancer.
Chemo Buddies' annual Hopefest will be held on April 26, 2025 at Friedman Park in Newburgh.
The day will kick off with the 5K through the park at 8:30AM. Our signature event - the SURVIVORS PARADE will begin 10:30AM. Immediately following the parade will be the start of the 1-MILE WALK at 11:00AM
Throughout the day enjoy checking out some cool cars at the cruise-in, eat something from one of the delicious food trucks, enjoy some relaxing treantments in the self-care tent, and let the kids enjoy the inflatables and face painting. Its sure to be a great event!
Please note: The event is rain or shine. There are no refunds. Shirts, medals, and other swag are available only as supplies last. Please register before April 1 to ensure you will receive these items! THOSE WHO REGISTER AFTER APRIL 1 CAN CHECK AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE ON EVENT DAY FOR AVAILABILITY!
T-SHIRTS AND MEDALS
All registrations for the 5K, 1-mile walk, and Survivors Parade will receive a short-sleeved cotton t-shirt!
Participation medals will be given to the first 200 5K finishers.
All registrations on or before April 1, 2024, will be guaranteed a T-shirt. Those who register after April 1 can check at registration the day of the event for t-shirt availability.
CAN I WALK THE 5K?
Yes, just no pets, please!
DO I NEED TO REGISTER MY CHILD?
Ages 3 and under are free to participate.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to 5K runners who run and finish in the top three of their age brackets, overall male and female, plus participation medals for the first 250 5K finishers.
Age brackets: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70+
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
If you did not pick up your race packet in advance, please check in at the registration tables prior to the start times. The registration table will be located near the race start area. Check-in will begin at 7:45am and end at 8:20am. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. All 1-mile walker and Survivors Parade must check-in/register by 10:00AM
PACKET PICKUP - AT OUR OFFICE 3700 BELLEMEADE AVE SUITE 118
Packet pickup will begin on Tuesday April 23 ay 9:00am and will continue up until Thursday, April 25h. NO PICK UP ON FRIDAY APRIL 25TH!
PLEASE TRY TO PICK UP BEFORE THE DAY OF EVENT!
TIMING
The race will be officially timed by Tempo Timing
Hopefest is a community event held each year to bring together everyone affected by cancer - survivors, patients, caregivers, family members, friends, and co-workers. We come together as a community to support, celebrate, and encourage everyone affected bu cancer.
Chemo Buddies' annual Hopefest will be held on April 26, 2025 at Friedman Park in Newburgh.
The day will kick off with the 5K through the park at 8:30AM. Our signature event - the SURVIVORS PARADE will begin 10:30AM. Immediately following the parade will be the start of the 1-MILE WALK at 11:00AM
Throughout the day enjoy checking out some cool cars at the cruise-in, eat something from one of the delicious food trucks, enjoy some relaxing treantments in the self-care tent, and let the kids enjoy the inflatables and face painting. Its sure to be a great event!
Please note: The event is rain or shine. There are no refunds. Shirts, medals, and other swag are available only as supplies last. Please register before April 1 to ensure you will receive these items! THOSE WHO REGISTER AFTER APRIL 1 CAN CHECK AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE ON EVENT DAY FOR AVAILABILITY!
T-SHIRTS AND MEDALS
All registrations for the 5K, 1-mile walk, and Survivors Parade will receive a short-sleeved cotton t-shirt!
Participation medals will be given to the first 200 5K finishers.
All registrations on or before April 1, 2024, will be guaranteed a T-shirt. Those who register after April 1 can check at registration the day of the event for t-shirt availability.
CAN I WALK THE 5K?
Yes, just no pets, please!
DO I NEED TO REGISTER MY CHILD?
Ages 3 and under are free to participate.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to 5K runners who run and finish in the top three of their age brackets, overall male and female, plus participation medals for the first 250 5K finishers.
Age brackets: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70+
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
If you did not pick up your race packet in advance, please check in at the registration tables prior to the start times. The registration table will be located near the race start area. Check-in will begin at 7:45am and end at 8:20am. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. All 1-mile walker and Survivors Parade must check-in/register by 10:00AM
PACKET PICKUP - AT OUR OFFICE 3700 BELLEMEADE AVE SUITE 118
Packet pickup will begin on Tuesday April 23 ay 9:00am and will continue up until Thursday, April 25h. NO PICK UP ON FRIDAY APRIL 25TH!
PLEASE TRY TO PICK UP BEFORE THE DAY OF EVENT!
TIMING
The race will be officially timed by Tempo Timing
Races
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Chemo Buddies Hopefest 5K
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$23.45
OPENS SOONTimed 5K run/walk T-shirt included. Finishers medals given to the first 250 5k finishers. Register before 4/1/24 to guarantee your shirt in time for Hopefest. Those who register after April 1 can check at registration the day of the event for t-shirt availability. -
Chemo Buddies Hopefest 1-Mile Walk
Incl. $2.78 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$12.78
OPENS SOONThis is event is for all the walkers! Teams encouraged! T-shirt included. Register before 4/1/2024 to guarantee your shirt in time for Hopefest. Those who register after April 1 can check at registration the day of the event for t-shirt availability. -
Chemo Buddies Hopefest Survivor's Parade - Exclusive Event for Cancer Survivors Only!
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
All cancer survivors are eligible to participate (in active treatment and out!). Register early to get a survivor's t-shirt and swag while supplies last. Register before 4/1/2025 to guarantee your shirt in time for Hopefest. Those who register after April 1 can check at registration the day of the event for t-shirt availability.
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