Deacon Chuck Dietsch Memorial 5K Run & Walk for Haiti
From Seeds of Hope for Haiti
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Southbury, Connecticut
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Deacon Chuck Dietsch Memorial 5K Run & Walk for Haiti on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the beautiful Naugatuck Valley town of Southbury! Organized by Seeds of Hope for Haiti, this uplifting event is not just about running or walking 3.1 miles; it’s about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. All proceeds will support essential initiatives such as teacher salaries, school supplies, and local medical clinics in the mountain community of Grand Boulage.
Participants of all ages are welcome to join this family-friendly event, including a Kids Fun Run for children aged 12 and under, who can enjoy the run for free and receive a participation medal! Be sure to register by April 5th to guarantee your free tech t-shirt, and don’t miss the chance to compete for medals, with awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age divisions. Whether you’re an experienced runner or a casual walker, this event is an excellent opportunity to get active while giving back. So lace up your shoes, invite your friends, and be part of a fantastic day that promises fun, community spirit, and a chance to
Participants of all ages are welcome to join this family-friendly event, including a Kids Fun Run for children aged 12 and under, who can enjoy the run for free and receive a participation medal! Be sure to register by April 5th to guarantee your free tech t-shirt, and don’t miss the chance to compete for medals, with awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age divisions. Whether you’re an experienced runner or a casual walker, this event is an excellent opportunity to get active while giving back. So lace up your shoes, invite your friends, and be part of a fantastic day that promises fun, community spirit, and a chance to
Organiser's Description
Run and walk with purpose! Come join us to help support our brothers and sisters in Haiti - the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Funds raised from this event are used to help pay for teacher salaries, purchase school textbooks, lunches and clothing for children, support the local medical clinic, and more for the mountain community of Grand Boulage, Haiti.
Participants may register to run or walk 3.1 miles, and our Kids Fun Run is available for those 12 and under as well! FREE TECH T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO 5K RUNNERS & WALKERS REGISTERED BY SUNDAY APRIL 5TH. Overall male and female 5K winners will receive first place medals. The top 3 finishers in each male and female age division will also receive division medals. Our age divisions are: Under 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. All Kids Fun Run participants run free and will receive a plastic participation medal. Please spread the word to family and friends everywhere!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
* FREE TECH T-SHIRT - Register for the 5K Run or Walk before our T-SHIRT DEADLINE ON APRIL 5 to receive your free tech T-Shirt [https://www.haiti5k.run/Race/SouthburyHoofItForHaiti5KRunWalkathon/Page/T-Shirt-Size-Specs]!
* FREE KIDS FUN RUN - Kids can enjoy our fun run for free and will receive a plastic finisher medal! Weather permitting, we will have a bounce house for kids as well!
* INVITE A FRIEND - same-day registration will be available from 7:30 - 8:30 AM on race day!
* RAIN OR SHINE! The race is happening no matter the weather.
* RACE DAY SCHEDULE - Visit our event schedule [https://www.haiti5k.run/Race/SouthburyHoofItForHaiti5KRunWalkathon/Page/EventSchedule] for timing of events. Note that sign-in, race day registration, and bib pickup is from 7:30-8:30 AM.
* COURSE MAP - Check out the course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5493943609] to prepare for the event. Our awesome course marshal and water stop teams will be available on the course if you need any help or guidance.
* HAVE QUESTIONS? - Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section below on this page, or contact us [https://www.haiti5k.run/Race/SouthburyHoofItForHaiti5KRunWalkathon/Page/ContactUs]!
Participants may register to run or walk 3.1 miles, and our Kids Fun Run is available for those 12 and under as well! FREE TECH T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO 5K RUNNERS & WALKERS REGISTERED BY SUNDAY APRIL 5TH. Overall male and female 5K winners will receive first place medals. The top 3 finishers in each male and female age division will also receive division medals. Our age divisions are: Under 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. All Kids Fun Run participants run free and will receive a plastic participation medal. Please spread the word to family and friends everywhere!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
* FREE TECH T-SHIRT - Register for the 5K Run or Walk before our T-SHIRT DEADLINE ON APRIL 5 to receive your free tech T-Shirt [https://www.haiti5k.run/Race/SouthburyHoofItForHaiti5KRunWalkathon/Page/T-Shirt-Size-Specs]!
* FREE KIDS FUN RUN - Kids can enjoy our fun run for free and will receive a plastic finisher medal! Weather permitting, we will have a bounce house for kids as well!
* INVITE A FRIEND - same-day registration will be available from 7:30 - 8:30 AM on race day!
* RAIN OR SHINE! The race is happening no matter the weather.
* RACE DAY SCHEDULE - Visit our event schedule [https://www.haiti5k.run/Race/SouthburyHoofItForHaiti5KRunWalkathon/Page/EventSchedule] for timing of events. Note that sign-in, race day registration, and bib pickup is from 7:30-8:30 AM.
* COURSE MAP - Check out the course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5493943609] to prepare for the event. Our awesome course marshal and water stop teams will be available on the course if you need any help or guidance.
* HAVE QUESTIONS? - Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section below on this page, or contact us [https://www.haiti5k.run/Race/SouthburyHoofItForHaiti5KRunWalkathon/Page/ContactUs]!
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
3.1 mile mostly flat, fast course....city streets, scenic country roads, with gentle/rolling hills. The race starts and ends at the back entrance of Sacred Heart Church. -
5K Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
3.1 mile mostly flat, fast course....city streets, scenic country roads, with gentle/rolling hills. The race starts and ends at the back entrance of Sacred Heart Church. Walkers will line up behind runners, and will start at the same time. -
Kids Fun Run (Age 12 and Under)
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
One fast loop around the church - perfect for aspiring runners!
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