Fostering Life 5K
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Location Richmond, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and philanthropy at the 2nd Annual Fostering Life 5K and Kid's Dash on Saturday, September 6, 2025! Set in the picturesque White Hall Park in Richmond, Madison County, this exciting event promises to bring together families and friends for a fantastic cause. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a scenic 5K run/walk, a Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash, and a unique 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race.
This community-focused race, presented by Impact Battery, supports the Orphan Care Alliance (OCA), a ministry dedicated to serving vulnerable children and families within the foster and adoptive community. With opportunities for everyone to get involved—whether by creating or joining a team, enjoying free race photos, or competing for awards—the Fostering Life 5K is a perfect way to promote health, happiness, and hope. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying food, music, and fellowship. Register by August 22 to secure your commemorative T-shirt and get ready for a day full of joy and inspiration!
This community-focused race, presented by Impact Battery, supports the Orphan Care Alliance (OCA), a ministry dedicated to serving vulnerable children and families within the foster and adoptive community. With opportunities for everyone to get involved—whether by creating or joining a team, enjoying free race photos, or competing for awards—the Fostering Life 5K is a perfect way to promote health, happiness, and hope. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying food, music, and fellowship. Register by August 22 to secure your commemorative T-shirt and get ready for a day full of joy and inspiration!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL FOSTERING LIFE 5K & KID'S DASH ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 AT 8:30AM AT WHITE HALL PARK IN RICHMOND/MADISON COUNTY!
Our race is presented by Impact Battery and will benefit ORPHAN CARE ALLIANCE (OCA). OCA is a ministry that operates throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana, mobilizing Christians to serve vulnerable children and families within the foster and adoptive community. OCA directly impacts youth in foster care through their Life Coaching program. OCA Life Coaches are trained and then matched to mentor a youth in foster care: to be their friend and walk alongside them in life when they might not have anyone else. OCA supports children in foster care by meeting their physical, emotional, and therapeutic needs through the OCA Family Support, Life Coaching, and Family Preservation ministries
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic loop course on paved trail/roadway surfaces through beautiful White Hall Park
* 5K Run/Walk, Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash, Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race and 5K Virtual option
* Create or join a race group/team. Invite your friends, family, & co-workers to join your team. We'll have a prize for the largest team.
* Commemorative race T-shirts (Unisex and Youth sizes). Register by August 22 to receive T-shirt.
* Free race photos
* Referral Rewards (Refer 5 people who register for the race and get a $25 refund on your registration)
* Awards for Top Finishers (Top 3 M/F Overall in the 5K)
* Race manually timed by RaceRise
* Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause!
5K COURSE MAP --- See section below
AWARDS -- Awards will be presented for the Top 3 M/F Overall.
Our race is presented by Impact Battery and will benefit ORPHAN CARE ALLIANCE (OCA). OCA is a ministry that operates throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana, mobilizing Christians to serve vulnerable children and families within the foster and adoptive community. OCA directly impacts youth in foster care through their Life Coaching program. OCA Life Coaches are trained and then matched to mentor a youth in foster care: to be their friend and walk alongside them in life when they might not have anyone else. OCA supports children in foster care by meeting their physical, emotional, and therapeutic needs through the OCA Family Support, Life Coaching, and Family Preservation ministries
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic loop course on paved trail/roadway surfaces through beautiful White Hall Park
* 5K Run/Walk, Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash, Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race and 5K Virtual option
* Create or join a race group/team. Invite your friends, family, & co-workers to join your team. We'll have a prize for the largest team.
* Commemorative race T-shirts (Unisex and Youth sizes). Register by August 22 to receive T-shirt.
* Free race photos
* Referral Rewards (Refer 5 people who register for the race and get a $25 refund on your registration)
* Awards for Top Finishers (Top 3 M/F Overall in the 5K)
* Race manually timed by RaceRise
* Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause!
5K COURSE MAP --- See section below
AWARDS -- Awards will be presented for the Top 3 M/F Overall.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$28.25
OPENS SOONA manually timed 5K (3.1 miles) with awards presented for our top finishers. Registrants receive a commemorative T-shirt whiles supplies last. Register by September 13th to receive your T-shirt. Course is on paved trail/roadway surfaces. Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are welcomed. -
Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$12.75
OPENS SOONA fun, untimed 1/4 mile dash for the kiddos ages 9 and under. Each participating child will receive a commemorative participation medal. Parents my purchase a commemorative race shirt for a $10 add on charge. Order shirt by August 25th. -
Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:20AM EDT)
$12.75
OPENS SOONIt is a fun, untimed race for kids who want to bring their 6- or 12-volt ride-on toy (Peg Perego Tractor, PowerWheels Barbie Jeep, etc) on the 1/4 Mile Fun Run course. Kids aged 3-7 years. There are no prizes or awards for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
$33.25
OPENS SOONIf you can't join us in person, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker and you'll receive a commemorative race shirt while supplies last. Register by September 13th to receive a t-shirt. Run/walk your 5K in your own hometown on your own schedule. $30 donation (includes postage) to participate virtually. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sat 6th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONWe need 6-8 volunteers to work a race day shift from 7am - 10:30am to make the race great. Volunteers receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
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