Potters House 5k & Fun Run - Celebrating Steve Proffitt
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Missouri
- Price Free - $43.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Potters House 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Springfield, Greene! This vibrant event is a fantastic opportunity for students, alumni, and community members to come together, celebrate, and make a positive impact while supporting Potters House, a beloved local coffee shop that has served as a home away from home since 1999.
With a theme of "Give Love Back to the Potters House," this event honors the legacy of co-founder Steve Proffitt and the transformative role the coffee shop has played in the lives of countless college students. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or race the 5K, and there will also be a Fun Run for those looking for a more relaxed experience. Get ready for a day filled with camaraderie, prizes, and the spirit of giving back! Don’t forget to register by March 27, 2026, to guarantee your event shirt and be part of this joyous celebration of community and connection!
With a theme of "Give Love Back to the Potters House," this event honors the legacy of co-founder Steve Proffitt and the transformative role the coffee shop has played in the lives of countless college students. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or race the 5K, and there will also be a Fun Run for those looking for a more relaxed experience. Get ready for a day filled with camaraderie, prizes, and the spirit of giving back! Don’t forget to register by March 27, 2026, to guarantee your event shirt and be part of this joyous celebration of community and connection!
Organiser's Description
You are invited to be part of our 4th Annual Potters House - Steve Proffitt Legacy 5K & Fun Run, a walk, jog, and race where students, alumni, and community members come together to raise funds for Potters House, our favorite local coffee shop that loves you back. This years theme, Give Love Back to the Potters House, celebrates the incredible impact this ministry has had on the lives of college students in Springfield and invites the community to join us in giving back.
Since 1999, Potters House has been a home away from home and a safe place for students to study, connect, and build lifelong relationships all over a cup of coffee. Alongside the coffee shop, The Studio next door hosts small group meetings and weekly fellowship gatherings for international students.
This annual event continues to honor and celebrate the amazing life and ministry of co-founder Steve Proffitt (19542021), whose legacy lives on through every student touched by this place of belonging and hope.
**Must register by March 27, 2026 to guarantee shirt**
See more at: https://www.thepoho.com/
Prizes will be Potter's House swag and coffee gift certificates for winners in each category of runners.
* 1st-3rd M/F 14&under
* 1st-3rd M/F 15-19
* 1st-3rd M/F 20-29
* 1st-3rd M/F 30-39
* 1st-3rd M/F 40-49
* 1st-3rd M/F 50+
VIRTUAL REGISTRANTS:
* Packets will be sent the week following the in-person event.
Stay tuned for a treat after you complete the 5K!
Since 1999, Potters House has been a home away from home and a safe place for students to study, connect, and build lifelong relationships all over a cup of coffee. Alongside the coffee shop, The Studio next door hosts small group meetings and weekly fellowship gatherings for international students.
This annual event continues to honor and celebrate the amazing life and ministry of co-founder Steve Proffitt (19542021), whose legacy lives on through every student touched by this place of belonging and hope.
**Must register by March 27, 2026 to guarantee shirt**
See more at: https://www.thepoho.com/
Prizes will be Potter's House swag and coffee gift certificates for winners in each category of runners.
* 1st-3rd M/F 14&under
* 1st-3rd M/F 15-19
* 1st-3rd M/F 20-29
* 1st-3rd M/F 30-39
* 1st-3rd M/F 40-49
* 1st-3rd M/F 50+
VIRTUAL REGISTRANTS:
* Packets will be sent the week following the in-person event.
Stay tuned for a treat after you complete the 5K!
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.60
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5K Run/Walk College Student Group
Incl. $2.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$22.70
Team Captains and Members should utilize this registration event. Captains that are creating new teams will be charged a $120 team setup fee at the end of their registration. Team members should use the team name and password created by their captain. Teams are limited to 6 members each. -
Free Kids 10&U 5k (No Shirt)
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
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Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.90
Virtual Event includes packet shipping. Shirt not included if registered after the guarantee date
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