Foster the Future 5K
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Burton, Ohio
- Price $17.45 - $33.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Foster the Future 5K on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, in the charming town of Burton, Geauga! This exciting event not only offers a competitive 5K race and a fun 1-mile option but also serves a vital purpose in our community. The Foster the Future 5K is dedicated to raising awareness about the urgent need for foster families, particularly for teens and sibling groups. By participating, you’ll be directly contributing to the care and wellbeing of children in Geauga County custody, as all proceeds support local programs through Geauga County Job and Family Services.
Event day registration and packet pick-up start at 8:00 AM, with the races kicking off at 9:00 AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful event—register by May 18th to guarantee your inaugural Foster the Future 5K race shirt! Come out, run for a cause, and help us foster a brighter future for our children!
Event day registration and packet pick-up start at 8:00 AM, with the races kicking off at 9:00 AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful event—register by May 18th to guarantee your inaugural Foster the Future 5K race shirt! Come out, run for a cause, and help us foster a brighter future for our children!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the inaugural Foster the Future 5K, hosted on behalf of Geauga County Job and Family Services. As a department of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, we provide essential services to support children and families in our community, including raising awareness for the need for foster parents. GCJFS is currently seeking foster families for children of all ages, with the greatest need being for teens and sibling groups. ALL PROCEEDS FROM TODAYS EVENT DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE CARE AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN IN GEAUGA COUNTY CUSTODY.
Thank you for being here and making a difference.
_EVENT DAY REGISTRATION AND PACK PICK-UP WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM WITH THE 5K AND 1 MILE BEGINNING AT 9:00AM. _
REGISTER BY MAY 18 AND GUARANTEE AN INAUGURAL FOSTER THE FUTURE 5K RACE SHIRT!
Thank you for being here and making a difference.
_EVENT DAY REGISTRATION AND PACK PICK-UP WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM WITH THE 5K AND 1 MILE BEGINNING AT 9:00AM. _
REGISTER BY MAY 18 AND GUARANTEE AN INAUGURAL FOSTER THE FUTURE 5K RACE SHIRT!
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14588 West Park Street, Burton, 44021, OH, United States
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