Honor the Flame
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lewis Center, Ohio
- Price $39.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, for the inspiring "Honor the Flame" event in Lewis Center, Delaware! This meaningful 5K family fun walk/run is dedicated to raising awareness about the life-saving importance of working smoke detectors in every home. Tragically, lives are lost each year due to preventable fire incidents, but your participation can help make a difference.
The event will kick off at the picturesque Dragonfly Day Camp inside High Banks Metro Park, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM. Together, we will honor the memory of Diane Luikart, whose story highlights the critical need for early detection in fire emergencies. All proceeds will benefit the Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program and the Tri-Township Fire Department of Delaware County, ensuring that free smoke detectors are provided to families in need. Let’s come together to raise money, spread awareness, and protect our community. Together, we can make our homes safer and help prevent future tragedies. Don't miss out on this uplifting and impactful day!
The event will kick off at the picturesque Dragonfly Day Camp inside High Banks Metro Park, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM. Together, we will honor the memory of Diane Luikart, whose story highlights the critical need for early detection in fire emergencies. All proceeds will benefit the Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program and the Tri-Township Fire Department of Delaware County, ensuring that free smoke detectors are provided to families in need. Let’s come together to raise money, spread awareness, and protect our community. Together, we can make our homes safer and help prevent future tragedies. Don't miss out on this uplifting and impactful day!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL 5K FAMILY FUN WALK/RUN DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE LIFE-SAVING IMPORTANCE OF WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS IN EVERY HOME.
_EVERY YEAR, LIVES ARE LOST DUE TO PREVENTABLE FIRE INCIDENTS. EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVESAND SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A FUNCTIONING SMOKE DETECTOR CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE._
Together we can Honor the Flame and Protect Every Life. Fire awareness. Let's come together and raise money to help keep our community safe. Diane Luikart lost her life in a tragic house fire. The fire began in her bedroom in the early morning hours, around 5:50 a.m. Diane was asleep in the living room and was unaware that the fire had started. She was only steps away from her front door and could have survived however, there was not working smoke detector to alert her.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT:
Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program
Tri-Township Fire Department of Delaware County
Your participation helps these organizations continue their mission of providing free smoke detectors to families who need them, ensuring safer homes and stronger communities. Dianes story is a heartbreaking reminder of how critical early detection is. A working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and loss.
OUR MISSION IS TO HONOR DIANES MEMORY, ALONG WITH ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY TRAGIC FIRES, BY RAISING AWARENESS AND HELPING PREVENT FUTURE TRAGEDIES.
Packet Pick Up will be held on race day starting at 7:00am.
The 5k route will start and finish at the Dragonfly Day Camp inside High Banks Metro Park. Enter on the north side of the park off Powell Road. SEE A COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1SDlT4s9v_-nNCrzGuGzDrHHLwbZQxWM&usp=sharing].
_EVERY YEAR, LIVES ARE LOST DUE TO PREVENTABLE FIRE INCIDENTS. EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVESAND SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A FUNCTIONING SMOKE DETECTOR CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE._
Together we can Honor the Flame and Protect Every Life. Fire awareness. Let's come together and raise money to help keep our community safe. Diane Luikart lost her life in a tragic house fire. The fire began in her bedroom in the early morning hours, around 5:50 a.m. Diane was asleep in the living room and was unaware that the fire had started. She was only steps away from her front door and could have survived however, there was not working smoke detector to alert her.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT:
Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program
Tri-Township Fire Department of Delaware County
Your participation helps these organizations continue their mission of providing free smoke detectors to families who need them, ensuring safer homes and stronger communities. Dianes story is a heartbreaking reminder of how critical early detection is. A working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and loss.
OUR MISSION IS TO HONOR DIANES MEMORY, ALONG WITH ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY TRAGIC FIRES, BY RAISING AWARENESS AND HELPING PREVENT FUTURE TRAGEDIES.
Packet Pick Up will be held on race day starting at 7:00am.
The 5k route will start and finish at the Dragonfly Day Camp inside High Banks Metro Park. Enter on the north side of the park off Powell Road. SEE A COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1SDlT4s9v_-nNCrzGuGzDrHHLwbZQxWM&usp=sharing].
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$39.95
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Location
685 Powell Rd, Lewis Center, 43035, OH, United States
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