Hope in the Heights - 5k Walk/Run & Block Party

Saturday, May 20, 2023 Past event

11:00 AM EDT

Garfield Heights, Ohio

$15.00 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for an exciting day of community and camaraderie at the Hope in the Heights - 5K Walk/Run & Block Party on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in beautiful Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga! This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K walk/run that takes participants through the picturesque Garfield Park Reservation, offering a perfect backdrop for a day of fitness and fun. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, with the run kicking off at 10:00 AM, followed closely by walkers.

Not only will you enjoy a chip-timed race, but you'll also receive a stylish BHGH shirt, and be treated to music, snacks, and entertainment throughout the day. This vibrant event is more than just a race; it supports Boys Hope Girls Hope, an organization dedicated to nurturing motivated young people and guiding them toward becoming successful, career-ready adults. Celebrate with us and be part of the fun while making a difference in the lives of young people in need! Don’t miss out on the awards for top male and female runners, and the chance to engage with fellow community members. Let's come together for a day filled with hope and inspiration!

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Races

5k Run & Block Party

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5K Chipped Run begins at 10:00am

10:00 AM EDT

$15.00

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5k Walk & Block Party

Incl. T-Shirt

This is a family fun run/walk that is not-timed with a race chip.

10:05 AM EDT

$15.00

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Block Party

Incl. T-Shirt

11:00 AM EDT

$15.00

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Organiser's description

Join us for a beautiful 5K walk/run from our BHGH Campus through the Garfield Park Reservation! Proceeds from this event benefit Boys Hope Girls Hope and our mission to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.

START TIMES

* Registration and packet pick-up: 8:30am
* Start time: Runners 10:00am with walkers to follow.

If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to Boys Hope Girls Hope, must be received by Wednesday, May 18

Mail to: Boys Hope Girls Hope

9619 Garfield Blvd.

Garfield Heights, OH 44125

RUNNER PERKS:

* Chip-timed run for 5K
* BHGH shirt
* Music, snacks, and entertainment
* Support of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholarship Fund

AWARDS

Top Male and Female Overall

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:

18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40 & over

COURSE MAP: CLICK HERE https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kJIywS6M6TR19Iu2475SlAyu7ic6SzPZcRMJ1I9HlxQ/edit?usp=sharing

DIGITAL LINK TO COURSE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41911368

Who we are:

For more than three decades, we have pioneered best-in-class programs that provide at-risk young people with the consistent, loving support they need to grow into successful, thriving adults. Committing to their journey all the way from middle-school through college and beyond, we provide a stable, loving community where young people are fully championed academically, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and socially. Boys Hope Girls Hope provides the foundation they need to transform their lives.

This family-friendly event will bring together our Scholars, our families, our stakeholders and our neighbors for a Saturday full of hope and fun. Activities will include wellness experiences; a family-friendly 5K walk/run through the neighboring Garfield Park Reservation; and a lively Block Party celebrating all things Hope!