Reach for Hope 5k & Kids Fun Run

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Salem, Ohio
Free–$34.63 · 5 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and community spirit at the Reach for Hope 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Salem, Mahoning! This exciting event not only encourages participants to challenge themselves with a chip-timed 5K race but also offers a fun 400-meter Kids Fun Run, making it perfect for families and runners of all ages. The 5K kicks off at 9:00 AM, while the Kids Fun Run starts at 8:45 AM, both at the Big Reach Center of Hope (BRCOH).

As part of a meaningful initiative, participants are encouraged to bring at least 10 non-perishable food items to donate, supporting BRCOH's mission of helping individuals and families in crisis. With a goal of collecting 1,000 food items, your contribution will help those in need while you enjoy the scenic out-and-back course. Plus, there are awards for the top finishers in various age categories, adding a competitive edge to the fun! Join us for a day filled with hope, health, and community connection in beautiful Salem, Mahoning!

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Races

  • 5k Run or Walk (Ages 10 & Under)

    T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    Free

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  • 5k Run or Walk (Ages 11 & Up)

    Incl. $4.63 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    $34.63

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  • Virtual 5k (Ages 10 & Under)

    Virtual

    T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    Free

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  • Virtual 5k (Ages 11 & Up)

    Virtual

    Incl. $4.63 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    $34.63

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  • 400 Meter Kids Fun Run

    9:00 AM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Join us for the Reach for Hope 5K, Kids Fun Run, and Food Drive, presented by Big Reach Center of Hope (BRCOH). We can come together to better our health, collect canned goods, and support the mission of BRCOH, "Helping individuals and families in crisis experience life changing hope."

_Through food distributions, prayer and encouragement, community resources, and educational programming, we are striving to help others develop a self-supporting lifestyle. Special events like Reach for Hope 5K help to make these programs possible! _

* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE $20 REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE 5K REQUIRES A DONATION OF 10 OR MORE NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS BROUGHT BY THE PARTICIPANT ON RACE DAY. WITHOUT FOOD DONATIONS ON RACE DAY, AN ADDITIONAL $10 WILL BE CHARGED TO PARTICIPANTS ON SITE. OUR GOAL IS 1000 NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS!_
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- Packet pick up for goodie bags are available at BRCOH on race day beginning at 8:00am. BRCOH is located at Greenford Christian Church (Greenford Campus Building E) 11767 Lisbon Rd. Greenford, OH 44422. Please contact [email protected] if you're unable to pick up your race packet during the designated date and time.

- The 400 Meter Kids Fun Run begins at 8:45am in the parking lot of BRCOH.

- The chip-timed 5K begins at 9:00am. Participants in the 5K start and finish at BRCOH. The out-and-back challenging yet peaceful course has a rural setting.

- Awards for the overall male and female winners in the 5K as well as the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups (12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up).

Location

PO BOX 53, Greenford, 44422, OH, United States

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