Colors for Hope 5K
- Date Sat 31st July 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Montague, Michigan
- Price $23.00 - $33.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Colors for Hope 5K on Saturday, July 31, 2027, in Montague, Muskegon! This uplifting community event honors the memory of Ava Rose VanderStelt, who tragically lost her life to suicide in 2022. The Colors for Hope 5K is not just a race; it’s a celebration of life, mental health awareness, and community support. Participants will enjoy a day filled with hope, fun, and fitness as they come together to promote mental health education and resilience.
The event kicks off with a color toss at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K race starting at 9:00 AM. With awards for the top three male and female runners in various age groups, there’s something for everyone! All proceeds from this meaningful event go directly to the Ava VanderStelt Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for local high school students and supports peer-led suicide prevention programs in schools. Let’s transform grief into action and build a brighter future for our youth—join us at the Colors for Hope 5K and make a difference!
The event kicks off with a color toss at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K race starting at 9:00 AM. With awards for the top three male and female runners in various age groups, there’s something for everyone! All proceeds from this meaningful event go directly to the Ava VanderStelt Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for local high school students and supports peer-led suicide prevention programs in schools. Let’s transform grief into action and build a brighter future for our youth—join us at the Colors for Hope 5K and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
The Ava VanderStelt Scholarship Colors for Hope 5K is a vibrant and heartfelt community event created in memory of Ava Rose VanderStelt, who tragically lost her life to suicide in 2022. This meaningful event shines a light on mental health awareness while fostering connection, compassion, and support. Participants gather for a powerful day of remembrance, hope, fun, and fitnessunited in a shared commitment to making a difference.
The Ava VanderStelt Scholarship Fund is dedicated to preventing youth suicide by promoting mental health education and resilience. We honor Avas memory by empowering young advocates and fostering community dialogue to create a world where every young person feels supported. Transforming grief into action, we strive to build a future filled with hope and healing for our youth.
100% of the proceeds from the Colors for Hope 5K provide scholarships for local high schools and support Hope Squads, peer-led suicide prevention programs that focus on educating, training, and teaching peer intervention to help combat suicide and mental health issues in our schools.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.
5K RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:30 - Welcome, Sponsor & Vendor Recognition, and Prayer
8:45 - Color Toss
8:55 - Runner & Walker Line-up
9:00 - 5K Start
10:30 (Est) - Awards Ceremony
AGE GROUPS AND AWARDS FOR TOP 3 FEMALE & MALE RUNNERS
8 & under / 9-12 / 13-16 / 17-22 / 23-30 / 31-40 / 41-50 / 51-60 / 61-70/ 71+
For race packet pickup, please go here [https://runsignup.com/Race/201038/PacketPickup/].
The Ava VanderStelt Scholarship Fund is dedicated to preventing youth suicide by promoting mental health education and resilience. We honor Avas memory by empowering young advocates and fostering community dialogue to create a world where every young person feels supported. Transforming grief into action, we strive to build a future filled with hope and healing for our youth.
100% of the proceeds from the Colors for Hope 5K provide scholarships for local high schools and support Hope Squads, peer-led suicide prevention programs that focus on educating, training, and teaching peer intervention to help combat suicide and mental health issues in our schools.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.
5K RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:30 - Welcome, Sponsor & Vendor Recognition, and Prayer
8:45 - Color Toss
8:55 - Runner & Walker Line-up
9:00 - 5K Start
10:30 (Est) - Awards Ceremony
AGE GROUPS AND AWARDS FOR TOP 3 FEMALE & MALE RUNNERS
8 & under / 9-12 / 13-16 / 17-22 / 23-30 / 31-40 / 41-50 / 51-60 / 61-70/ 71+
For race packet pickup, please go here [https://runsignup.com/Race/201038/PacketPickup/].
Races
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5K Run/Walk - Timed
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st July 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.00
OPENS 18 FEB 27 -
5K Walk - Not Timed
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st July 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.00
OPENS 18 FEB 27
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