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, in Lewis Center, Delaware, for the inspiring "Honor the Flame" event, a meaningful 5K family fun walk/run dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of working smoke detectors in every home. This engaging event not only promotes fire safety but also aims to prevent tragic losses like that of Diane Luikart, who lost her life in a house fire due to the absence of a functioning smoke detector. With every step you take, you'll be contributing to a cause that saves lives and strengthens our community.
Participants will gather for packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM on race day. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program and the Tri-Township Fire Department of Delaware County, ensuring that families in need receive free smoke detectors. Together, we can honor Diane’s memory and help protect every life. Let’s unite for fire awareness and make a difference in our community! Don't miss this opportunity to run for a cause that truly matters!
Participants will gather for packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM on race day. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program and the Tri-Township Fire Department of Delaware County, ensuring that families in need receive free smoke detectors. Together, we can honor Diane’s memory and help protect every life. Let’s unite for fire awareness and make a difference in our community! Don't miss this opportunity to run for a cause that truly matters!
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.
_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.
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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