Prowl for a Purpose 5k and 1 Mile
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Springfield, Ohio
- Price $27.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the annual Prowl for a Purpose 5K and 1 Mile event on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Springfield, Clark! This family and pet-friendly race promises an energetic atmosphere as participants come together to support a great cause. Choose between a challenging 5K run or a leisurely 1-mile walk, both culminating on the iconic high school track.
This year, all proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank, an organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in the community by sourcing and distributing nutritious food to those in need. By joining in on this event, you'll not only be engaging in a healthy activity but also making a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families in Springfield. With awards for top finishers in the 5K and exciting door prizes for all participants, this is an event you won't want to miss! Whether you run, walk, or donate, your support will help us build a thriving, food-secure community. Mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference!
This year, all proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank, an organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in the community by sourcing and distributing nutritious food to those in need. By joining in on this event, you'll not only be engaging in a healthy activity but also making a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families in Springfield. With awards for top finishers in the 5K and exciting door prizes for all participants, this is an event you won't want to miss! Whether you run, walk, or donate, your support will help us build a thriving, food-secure community. Mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
THE ANNUAL WILDCAT PROWL FOR A PURPOSE HAS RETURNED! THIS FAMILY AND PET FRIENDLY RACE IS SPONSORED BY THE SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AND OFFERS A 5K RUN AS WELL AS A 1 MILE WALK THAT FINISHES ON THE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK. THE RACE BRINGS A LIVELY ATMOSPHERE FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
THIS YEAR'S RACE BENEFICIARY IS SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK IN SPRINGFIELD. THE SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK COLLECTS, STORES, AND DISTRIBUTES FOOD WITH ONE DRIVING BELIEF: OUR COMMUNITIES THRIVE WHEN HUNGER IS MINIMIZED. THEIR MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN CLARK AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES BY SOURCING AND DISTRIBUTING NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED, BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND MOBILIZING THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF. SECOND HARVEST ENVISIONS A THRIVING, EQUITABLE, FOOD-SECURE COMMUNITY. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE 5K EVENT WILL GO TO HELP SECOND HARVEST IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD WITHIN OUR SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY.
WE HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER RUNNING OR WALKING OUR EVENT. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON MAY 3, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO SUPPORT THE SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AND OUR BENEFICIARY.
AWARDS (MEDALS) FOR THE TOP FINISHERS IN THE 5K AND SEVERAL DOOR PRIZES WILL BE DRAWN FROM THE COMBINED 1-MILE WALK AND 5K PARTICIPANT LISTS.
THIS YEAR'S RACE BENEFICIARY IS SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK IN SPRINGFIELD. THE SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK COLLECTS, STORES, AND DISTRIBUTES FOOD WITH ONE DRIVING BELIEF: OUR COMMUNITIES THRIVE WHEN HUNGER IS MINIMIZED. THEIR MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN CLARK AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES BY SOURCING AND DISTRIBUTING NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED, BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND MOBILIZING THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF. SECOND HARVEST ENVISIONS A THRIVING, EQUITABLE, FOOD-SECURE COMMUNITY. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE 5K EVENT WILL GO TO HELP SECOND HARVEST IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD WITHIN OUR SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY.
WE HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER RUNNING OR WALKING OUR EVENT. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON MAY 3, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO SUPPORT THE SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AND OUR BENEFICIARY.
AWARDS (MEDALS) FOR THE TOP FINISHERS IN THE 5K AND SEVERAL DOOR PRIZES WILL BE DRAWN FROM THE COMBINED 1-MILE WALK AND 5K PARTICIPANT LISTS.
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Springfield High School, 701 E Home Rd, Springfield, 45503, OH, United States
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