Lydia's Run 5k
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Somersworth, New Hampshire
- Price $33.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for Lydia's Run 5k on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in beautiful Somersworth, Strafford! This uplifting event is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and hope, dedicated to supporting families affected by homelessness, addiction, and trauma. Lace up your sneakers at 9:00 AM and be part of a mission that honors the spirit of young Lydia Valdez, whose light inspires the work of Lydia's House of Hope.
Participants can look forward to an exciting race atmosphere, with activities for all ages, refreshing post-race snacks, and the chance to win customized medals for top finishers in various categories. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a lovely day outdoors with family and friends (and even your furry companions!), Lydia's Run 5k promises to be a memorable experience. Plus, there will be fantastic raffle prizes and opportunities to volunteer or sponsor. Come together with us to promote generational wellness and healing while making a difference in our community! We can’t wait to see you there!
Participants can look forward to an exciting race atmosphere, with activities for all ages, refreshing post-race snacks, and the chance to win customized medals for top finishers in various categories. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a lovely day outdoors with family and friends (and even your furry companions!), Lydia's Run 5k promises to be a memorable experience. Plus, there will be fantastic raffle prizes and opportunities to volunteer or sponsor. Come together with us to promote generational wellness and healing while making a difference in our community! We can’t wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
About Lydia's House of Hope:
Our transitional-living program is for women and children who have been affected by homelessness due to poverty, domestic violence, addiction, and generational trauma.
Lydia's House of Hope provides a highly structured faith-based program for one year. Single women as well as mother's with children are provided with:
* Case management
* Nurse advocacy
* Occupational therapy
* Mental health counseling
* Substance abuse counseling
* Trauma therapy
* And over 50 continuous life skills classes to include parenting, nutrition, work readiness, time management, finance, and so much more!
Lydia's House of Hope believes a holistic program helps families to heal as well as provides the skills necessary to transition from homelessness to wholeness.
We invite you to contact us or volunteer and learn how you along with our community can transform the lives women, mothers and children.
We are pleased to introduce Grace House, the newest LHOH step up program especially for semi-independent living. We give women the skills to end generational trauma and we stay connected with them on their journey to wholeness.
Visit our website: www.lydiashousenh.org [https://www.lydiashousenh.org]. We hope to see you Saturday 9/20/25 at 9:00am as we continue to build community and raise funds to conquer our mission!
We race in honor of the young Lydia Valdez, her light and love are the inspiration for Lydia's House of Hope.
* You are invited to celebrate Lydia's birthday by lacing up your sneakers to help us continue supporting families dealing with addiction, homelessness and generational trauma.
When: September 20, 2025, from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where:120 Maple Street Somersworth, NH 03878 behind St. Martin's Church in the parking lot.
LHOH is excited to be raffling off some amazing donations. There will be activities for all ages during and after the race! If you cannot run, please inquire about volunteering, make a donation, or cheer on our runners. Businesses are always welcome to sponsor events. All are welcome and we cannot wait to see everyone from the community rally to help inspire generational wellness and healing!
The top female and top male winner will receive a customized medal, and winners in each category will receive a ribbon. After the walk/run, enjoy awesome post-race activities and refreshments!!
Bring the kids and the dogs! Thank you for your continued support!
Lydia's House of Hope
Our transitional-living program is for women and children who have been affected by homelessness due to poverty, domestic violence, addiction, and generational trauma.
Lydia's House of Hope provides a highly structured faith-based program for one year. Single women as well as mother's with children are provided with:
* Case management
* Nurse advocacy
* Occupational therapy
* Mental health counseling
* Substance abuse counseling
* Trauma therapy
* And over 50 continuous life skills classes to include parenting, nutrition, work readiness, time management, finance, and so much more!
Lydia's House of Hope believes a holistic program helps families to heal as well as provides the skills necessary to transition from homelessness to wholeness.
We invite you to contact us or volunteer and learn how you along with our community can transform the lives women, mothers and children.
We are pleased to introduce Grace House, the newest LHOH step up program especially for semi-independent living. We give women the skills to end generational trauma and we stay connected with them on their journey to wholeness.
Visit our website: www.lydiashousenh.org [https://www.lydiashousenh.org]. We hope to see you Saturday 9/20/25 at 9:00am as we continue to build community and raise funds to conquer our mission!
We race in honor of the young Lydia Valdez, her light and love are the inspiration for Lydia's House of Hope.
* You are invited to celebrate Lydia's birthday by lacing up your sneakers to help us continue supporting families dealing with addiction, homelessness and generational trauma.
When: September 20, 2025, from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where:120 Maple Street Somersworth, NH 03878 behind St. Martin's Church in the parking lot.
LHOH is excited to be raffling off some amazing donations. There will be activities for all ages during and after the race! If you cannot run, please inquire about volunteering, make a donation, or cheer on our runners. Businesses are always welcome to sponsor events. All are welcome and we cannot wait to see everyone from the community rally to help inspire generational wellness and healing!
The top female and top male winner will receive a customized medal, and winners in each category will receive a ribbon. After the walk/run, enjoy awesome post-race activities and refreshments!!
Bring the kids and the dogs! Thank you for your continued support!
Lydia's House of Hope
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Lydia's Run 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.00
OPENS 15 JUNFamily Friendly Event with free face painting, snacks, and goodie bags.
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