Heather's Home 5k
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Elmira, New York
- Price $11.50 - $31.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Heather's Home 5K on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Elmira, Chemung! This vibrant community event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a noble cause. The 5K race kicks off with day-of registration from 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM, and participants can sign up for just $30. For the younger athletes, the Kids' Fun Run is perfect for ages 12 and under, with registration from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM for only $10.
In addition to the in-person race, we’re thrilled to offer a Virtual Race option that runs from June 1 through June 10, allowing participants from around the globe to join in the fun! Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run the 5K at your own pace and place, you'll be contributing to the important mission of Heather's Home, which provides abandoned children in Haiti and Ghana with love, education, and hope. All participants will receive a race packet, and the first 125 finishers will earn a coveted medal. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
In addition to the in-person race, we’re thrilled to offer a Virtual Race option that runs from June 1 through June 10, allowing participants from around the globe to join in the fun! Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run the 5K at your own pace and place, you'll be contributing to the important mission of Heather's Home, which provides abandoned children in Haiti and Ghana with love, education, and hope. All participants will receive a race packet, and the first 125 finishers will earn a coveted medal. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
5K
Day-of registration: 7:30am - 8:15am
Cash or check
$30
KIDS' FUN RUN
Day of registration: 8:30am - 9:15am
Cash or check
$10
The first Heather's Home was established in November of 2009 in Haiti by John and Heather Earley of Erin, NY. A second home is open in Ghana now in cooperation with Love Aflame! Worldwide. Both homes are providing abandoned kids with a home, education, family, love, hope and a future. For more information about Heather's Home, visit www.HeathersHome.org [https://www.HeathersHome.org].
Kids Fun Run is for ages 12 & under. Finisher Medals for the 5K are for the first 125 participants.
We are offering a VIRTUAL RACE! This means our participants may be from all over the world! Join our team and run the Heathers Home 5K Virtual Race beginning June 1 through June 10.
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE? A Virtual Race is like a traditional race but it takes place in a location and time of your choice. You can walk, jog, or run wherever you may be, and at any time during the race timeframe for your chosen distance. All participants in the Heather's Home Virtual Race will receive a race packet via mail after the race. (Local runners may also choose to pick up their packet or have it delivered within a 20-mile radius.) Runners will receive a race t-shirt (available for an additional fee) and custom Finisher Medal. Registration includes all domestic shipping fees. Additional fees for international shipping.
VIRTUAL RUNNERS
Once you are registered, you will be able to upload your virtual race time once you complete it.
Step 1: Make sure you are logged into RunSignUp
Step 2: Click on the Results tab
Step 3: Now select the Submit Virtual Results button
Step 4: Search your name and enter your results. After a few minutes, they will now show up on the Virtual Results page.
Day-of registration: 7:30am - 8:15am
Cash or check
$30
KIDS' FUN RUN
Day of registration: 8:30am - 9:15am
Cash or check
$10
The first Heather's Home was established in November of 2009 in Haiti by John and Heather Earley of Erin, NY. A second home is open in Ghana now in cooperation with Love Aflame! Worldwide. Both homes are providing abandoned kids with a home, education, family, love, hope and a future. For more information about Heather's Home, visit www.HeathersHome.org [https://www.HeathersHome.org].
Kids Fun Run is for ages 12 & under. Finisher Medals for the 5K are for the first 125 participants.
We are offering a VIRTUAL RACE! This means our participants may be from all over the world! Join our team and run the Heathers Home 5K Virtual Race beginning June 1 through June 10.
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE? A Virtual Race is like a traditional race but it takes place in a location and time of your choice. You can walk, jog, or run wherever you may be, and at any time during the race timeframe for your chosen distance. All participants in the Heather's Home Virtual Race will receive a race packet via mail after the race. (Local runners may also choose to pick up their packet or have it delivered within a 20-mile radius.) Runners will receive a race t-shirt (available for an additional fee) and custom Finisher Medal. Registration includes all domestic shipping fees. Additional fees for international shipping.
VIRTUAL RUNNERS
Once you are registered, you will be able to upload your virtual race time once you complete it.
Step 1: Make sure you are logged into RunSignUp
Step 2: Click on the Results tab
Step 3: Now select the Submit Virtual Results button
Step 4: Search your name and enter your results. After a few minutes, they will now show up on the Virtual Results page.
Races
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5k Run / Walk
Incl. $1.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$31.50
CLOSED -
5k Virtual Race (Off-Site)
Incl. $1.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$31.50
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run (12 & Under)
Incl. $1.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$11.50
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run (12 & Under) Virtual (Off-Site)
Incl. $1.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$11.50
CLOSED
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