GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the GIVE HOPE 5K - Strides to End Homelessness on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the picturesque Frank Liske Park in Concord, Cabarrus. This uplifting family-friendly event aims to raise funds and awareness for the homeless and food-insecure communities in our area, encouraging participants to make a difference one stride at a time! Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to take part in the 5K, with packet pickup starting at 8:15 AM and the race kicking off at 9:00 AM, rain or shine.
After the race, celebrate the achievements of all participants at the post-race awards ceremony, where medals will be presented to the top male and female finishers as well as the top three kids in the Fun Run. Enjoy light refreshments, exciting raffle giveaways, and opportunities for photos! Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to support a great cause, the GIVE HOPE 5K promises a joyful day filled with community spirit, fun, and purpose. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a lasting impact—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes!
After the race, celebrate the achievements of all participants at the post-race awards ceremony, where medals will be presented to the top male and female finishers as well as the top three kids in the Fun Run. Enjoy light refreshments, exciting raffle giveaways, and opportunities for photos! Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to support a great cause, the GIVE HOPE 5K promises a joyful day filled with community spirit, fun, and purpose. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a lasting impact—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes!
Organiser's Description
The GIVE HOPE 5K will take place at the beautiful Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC. This is a family-friendly event aimed at raising funds and awareness for the homeless and the hungry in our community one stride at a time! All proceeds will benefit the homeless and food insecure communities.
The 5K will occur rain or shine. Packet pick up will be from 8:15am-8:45am. Onsite registration will be available for cash, cashapp or venmo payments only. There will be light refreshments and water provided.
**After the 5K we will have medals presented to the Overall Male and Female performers 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. We will have prizes for the Top 3 Kids Fun Run winners. We will announce the raffle prize winners, photo opportunities and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 2nd: RACE DAY!
8:15am - Race Packet Pickup/Check-In, Sponsor Expo
8:45am- Pre-Race Welcome & Group Stretching
9:00am- Race begins
10:30am- Post Race Awards Ceremony, Raffle Giveaway, Sponsor Expo, Light Refreshments
NOTE: There are NO refunds for this race. Race organizers reserve the right to modify, change, cancel, or reschedule the race and are not accountable if it is deemed necessary for the safety and comfort of participants, volunteers, or staff.
Note: We can only guarantee t-shirts for participants who register by July 25th.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT, WE HAVE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIPS BELOW. SIGN UP AS A SPONSOR AT SOULJOURNERSOUTREACH.ORG/SPONSOR [http://souljournersoutreach.org/sponsor]
* _GIVE JOY:_ $250 - company logo on event t-shirt
* _GIVE LOVE: _ $500 - company logo on event t-shirt and event banner, promo item in swag bag
* _GIVE HOPE: _ $750 - company logo on event t-shirt, event banner, our website & social media, promo item in swag bag, table space_(based on availability)_
* _GIVE PEACE: _ $1000 - company logo on event t-shirt, event banner, our website & social media, promo item in swag bag, company announced at the beginning of the event, table space_(based on availability)_
**GROUP DISCOUNTS are available to groups of 10 or more. For group registration information, please email [email protected]
**EVENT DAY RAFFLES - BACKPACKS OF LOVE DRIVE - Donate toiletry items and receive one raffle ticket. SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK DRIVE - donate non-perishable food items and receive one raffle ticket. *One raffle ticket per person per drive (if you donate to both drives you will receive 2 tickets total).
* BACKPACKS OF LOVE-ITEMS NEEDED LIST [https://www.souljournersoutreach.org/donate/]
* SECOND HARVEST -ITEMS MOST NEEDED LIST [https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/file/food/fund-drive-page/Shopping-List.pdf]
GIVE HOPE 5K FLYER [https://www.souljournersoutreach.org/5k/]
The 5K will occur rain or shine. Packet pick up will be from 8:15am-8:45am. Onsite registration will be available for cash, cashapp or venmo payments only. There will be light refreshments and water provided.
**After the 5K we will have medals presented to the Overall Male and Female performers 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. We will have prizes for the Top 3 Kids Fun Run winners. We will announce the raffle prize winners, photo opportunities and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 2nd: RACE DAY!
8:15am - Race Packet Pickup/Check-In, Sponsor Expo
8:45am- Pre-Race Welcome & Group Stretching
9:00am- Race begins
10:30am- Post Race Awards Ceremony, Raffle Giveaway, Sponsor Expo, Light Refreshments
NOTE: There are NO refunds for this race. Race organizers reserve the right to modify, change, cancel, or reschedule the race and are not accountable if it is deemed necessary for the safety and comfort of participants, volunteers, or staff.
Note: We can only guarantee t-shirts for participants who register by July 25th.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT, WE HAVE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIPS BELOW. SIGN UP AS A SPONSOR AT SOULJOURNERSOUTREACH.ORG/SPONSOR [http://souljournersoutreach.org/sponsor]
* _GIVE JOY:_ $250 - company logo on event t-shirt
* _GIVE LOVE: _ $500 - company logo on event t-shirt and event banner, promo item in swag bag
* _GIVE HOPE: _ $750 - company logo on event t-shirt, event banner, our website & social media, promo item in swag bag, table space_(based on availability)_
* _GIVE PEACE: _ $1000 - company logo on event t-shirt, event banner, our website & social media, promo item in swag bag, company announced at the beginning of the event, table space_(based on availability)_
**GROUP DISCOUNTS are available to groups of 10 or more. For group registration information, please email [email protected]
**EVENT DAY RAFFLES - BACKPACKS OF LOVE DRIVE - Donate toiletry items and receive one raffle ticket. SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK DRIVE - donate non-perishable food items and receive one raffle ticket. *One raffle ticket per person per drive (if you donate to both drives you will receive 2 tickets total).
* BACKPACKS OF LOVE-ITEMS NEEDED LIST [https://www.souljournersoutreach.org/donate/]
* SECOND HARVEST -ITEMS MOST NEEDED LIST [https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/file/food/fund-drive-page/Shopping-List.pdf]
GIVE HOPE 5K FLYER [https://www.souljournersoutreach.org/5k/]
Races
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5k Walk/Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
This is a timed event. All participants will receive a Timing Chip for accurate times, also for safety measures we have in place (even if you're just running/walking for fun). Early bird registration will receive an event T-shirt, swag bag, and one entry into a gift basket giveaway! **Event Day Raffles** Backpacks of Love drive - Donate toiletry items and receive one raffle ticket. Second Harvest Food Bank drive - donate non-perishable food items and receive one raffle ticket. *One raffle ticket per person per drive (if you donate to both drives you will receive 2 tickets total). -
Kids Fun Walk/Run (Ages 13 & Under)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & SPECIAL GIFT
Sat 2nd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
This is a timed event. All participants will receive a Timing Chip for accurate times, also for safety measures we have in place (even if you're just running/walking for fun). Early bird registration will receive a special gift and one entry for our door prize giveaway! **Event Day Raffles** Backpacks of Love drive - Donate toiletry items and receive one raffle ticket. Second Harvest Food Bank drive - donate non-perishable food items and receive one raffle ticket. *One raffle ticket per person per drive (if you donate to both drives you will receive 2 tickets total). -
Virtual 5k Walk/Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
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