Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Foundations 4 Hope 5K in Lexington, Fayette! Taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM, this event invites participants of all ages to either run or walk the 5K course starting and finishing at the picturesque Alltech Arena, located on the beautiful grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park.
This year’s event features a unique Jerry Can 5K Relay, where teams of three will tackle the 5K while carrying a Jerry Can filled with water—5 gallons for men’s teams and 3 gallons for women’s teams. It's a fantastic opportunity to compete in a supportive environment, meet new friends, and contribute to an important cause. The Foundations 4 Hope 5K aims to empower local churches and communities in East Africa by providing essential resources like clean water and medicine. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with purpose, community spirit, and the love of Jesus!
This year’s event features a unique Jerry Can 5K Relay, where teams of three will tackle the 5K while carrying a Jerry Can filled with water—5 gallons for men’s teams and 3 gallons for women’s teams. It's a fantastic opportunity to compete in a supportive environment, meet new friends, and contribute to an important cause. The Foundations 4 Hope 5K aims to empower local churches and communities in East Africa by providing essential resources like clean water and medicine. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with purpose, community spirit, and the love of Jesus!
Organiser's Description
FOUNDATIONS FOR HOPE 5K- SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 8:00 AM
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CHIPPED TIME EVENT
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RUN OR WALK 5K
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FUN FOR ALL
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JERRY CAN 5K RELAY - WILL BE A (3) PERSON RELAY WITH BOTH MEN'S TEAMS AND WOMEN'S TEAMS WELCOME. EACH TEAM WILL RUN/WALK THE 5K WITH A JERRY CAN PROVIDED BY FOUNDATIONS 4 HOPE. THE JERRY CAN WILL BE FILLED WITH 5 GALLONS (42LBS) OF WATER FOR MEN TEAMS AND 3 GALLONS (25LBS) OF WATER FOR WOMEN TEAMS. TIME RESULTS END WHEN THE JERRY CAN CARRIED BY EACH TEAM CROSSES THE FINISH LINE. EACH TEAM WILL SIGN UP FOR THE RACE AS SINGLE ENTRY BUT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMING THEIR OWN (3) PERSON TEAMS. THE JERRY CAN CAN BE CARRIED IN ANY POSITION DESIRED BUT NO STRAPS OR ALTERNATIVE METHODS/ADDITIONS TO THE CAN WILL BE PERMITTED. ALL AGE ATHLETES ARE WELCOMED!
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STARTS AND ENDS AT ALLTECH ARENA ON THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OF THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK!
THE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATIONS FOR HOPE 5K IS TO ADVANCE THE GOSPEL BY EMPOWERING THE LOCAL CHURCH, INVESTING IN INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CRITICAL RESOURCES, AND EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN LEADERS. THIS YEARS 5K WILL SUPPORT A COMBINATION OF THESE EFFORTS, THROUGH THE LOCAL CHURCH IN EAST AFRICA, BY PROVIDING COMMUNITIES WITH CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHURCHES, CLEAN WATER, AND MEDICINE. JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENT AND BE PART OF A GENERATION BEING CHANGED BY THE LOVE OF JESUS.
*
CHIPPED TIME EVENT
*
RUN OR WALK 5K
*
FUN FOR ALL
*
JERRY CAN 5K RELAY - WILL BE A (3) PERSON RELAY WITH BOTH MEN'S TEAMS AND WOMEN'S TEAMS WELCOME. EACH TEAM WILL RUN/WALK THE 5K WITH A JERRY CAN PROVIDED BY FOUNDATIONS 4 HOPE. THE JERRY CAN WILL BE FILLED WITH 5 GALLONS (42LBS) OF WATER FOR MEN TEAMS AND 3 GALLONS (25LBS) OF WATER FOR WOMEN TEAMS. TIME RESULTS END WHEN THE JERRY CAN CARRIED BY EACH TEAM CROSSES THE FINISH LINE. EACH TEAM WILL SIGN UP FOR THE RACE AS SINGLE ENTRY BUT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMING THEIR OWN (3) PERSON TEAMS. THE JERRY CAN CAN BE CARRIED IN ANY POSITION DESIRED BUT NO STRAPS OR ALTERNATIVE METHODS/ADDITIONS TO THE CAN WILL BE PERMITTED. ALL AGE ATHLETES ARE WELCOMED!
*
STARTS AND ENDS AT ALLTECH ARENA ON THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OF THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK!
THE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATIONS FOR HOPE 5K IS TO ADVANCE THE GOSPEL BY EMPOWERING THE LOCAL CHURCH, INVESTING IN INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CRITICAL RESOURCES, AND EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN LEADERS. THIS YEARS 5K WILL SUPPORT A COMBINATION OF THESE EFFORTS, THROUGH THE LOCAL CHURCH IN EAST AFRICA, BY PROVIDING COMMUNITIES WITH CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHURCHES, CLEAN WATER, AND MEDICINE. JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENT AND BE PART OF A GENERATION BEING CHANGED BY THE LOVE OF JESUS.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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Jerry Can 5K Relay
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$38.10
The Jerry Can division will be a (3) person relay with both men's teams and women's teams welcome. Each team will run/walk the 5K with a Jerry Can provided by Foundations 4 Hope. The Jerry Can will be filled with 5 Gallons (42lbs) of water for men's teams and 3 Gallons (25lbs) of water for women's teams. Time results end when the last person of each team crosses the finish line. Each team will sign up for the race as a single entry but will be responsible for forming their own (3) person teams. The Jerry Can can be carried in any position desired but no straps or alternative methods/additions to the can will be permitted. All age athletes are welcomed!
Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky
