Run for Your Life *Walk/Run* 5K
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Athens, Georgia
- Price $33.75
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Run for Your Life" memorial walk/run on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Athens, Clarke! This heartfelt event honors the life of Laken Hope Riley, a vibrant 22-year-old nursing student whose love for running and faith continues to inspire many. Participants will gather at Tate Plaza to unite in fellowship, worship, and prayer, celebrating Laken's spirit while advocating for safety awareness for women and supporting nursing students and children's healthcare through the Laken Hope Foundation.
The 5K walk/run kicks off at 8:00 AM, following a touching opening memorial service beginning at 7:30 AM. With registration and check-in starting at 7:00 AM, attendees can enjoy a morning filled with community support, uplifting messages from Laken's family, and light refreshments post-race. This event is not just about running; it's a powerful reminder of faith, hope, and love, encouraging everyone to "run for their lives" and keep Laken's legacy alive. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while honoring a beloved friend, sister, and daughter!
The 5K walk/run kicks off at 8:00 AM, following a touching opening memorial service beginning at 7:30 AM. With registration and check-in starting at 7:00 AM, attendees can enjoy a morning filled with community support, uplifting messages from Laken's family, and light refreshments post-race. This event is not just about running; it's a powerful reminder of faith, hope, and love, encouraging everyone to "run for their lives" and keep Laken's legacy alive. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while honoring a beloved friend, sister, and daughter!
Organiser's Description
Run For Your Life 5K is a memorial run honoring the life of Laken Hope Riley. On February 22, 2024, Laken, a 22-year-old nursing student, went for a run on UGAs campus and never returned home. She loved life, running, and Jesus, and many remember her for faithfully running her race with Christ.
Though her life was taken far too soon, Laken continues to bring hope. This run unites women to be bold in their faith, to run for their lives, and to love as she loved.
Join us at Tate Plaza for fellowship, worship, prayer, and a message from her family as we honor Lakens life and pray for the safety of the Athens community.
_ALL PROCEEDS WITH GO TO THE LAKEN HOPE FOUNDATION [http://lakenhopefoundation.com]. _
THE LAKEN HOPE FOUNDATION HONORS LAKEN RILEY BY SUPPORTING CAUSES SHE LOVED: SAFETY AWARENESS FOR WOMEN, AID AND TUITION FOR NURSING STUDENTS, AND CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE. LAKEN WAS A BELOVED FRIEND, SISTER, DAUGHTER, AND FAITHFUL FOLLOWER OF CHRIST WHOSE LIFE WAS TRAGICALLY CUT SHORT ON FEBRUARY 22, 2024. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND HOPE FOR WOMEN, KEEPING HER SPIRIT ALIVE.
WEBSITE: lakenhopefoundation.com [http://lakenhopefoundation.com]
God bless, Athens, Georgia.
_MEMORIAL WALK/RUN SCHEDULE:_
_In Memory of Laken Riley_
7:00AM - 12:00 PM
7:00 -7:30 AM
Check in & Registration | Memorial Table Open | Prayer Cards Available
7:30 - 7:45 AM
Opening Memorial Service | Welcome | Prayer | Reflection and Moment of Silence
7:45 - 8:00 AM
Race Instructions & Blessings | Send Off
8:00 AM
Walk/Run Begins
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Walk/Run in Progress | Water Stations Open | Volunteers on Course
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Post-Race Gathering | Light Refreshments | Community Fellowship
10:00 - 12:00 AM
A message shared by her Family and Friends | Worship and Closing Words
_I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH._
2 Timothy 4:7
THE LORD HIMSELF GOES BEFORE YOU; HE WILL BE WITH YOU. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Though her life was taken far too soon, Laken continues to bring hope. This run unites women to be bold in their faith, to run for their lives, and to love as she loved.
Join us at Tate Plaza for fellowship, worship, prayer, and a message from her family as we honor Lakens life and pray for the safety of the Athens community.
_ALL PROCEEDS WITH GO TO THE LAKEN HOPE FOUNDATION [http://lakenhopefoundation.com]. _
THE LAKEN HOPE FOUNDATION HONORS LAKEN RILEY BY SUPPORTING CAUSES SHE LOVED: SAFETY AWARENESS FOR WOMEN, AID AND TUITION FOR NURSING STUDENTS, AND CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE. LAKEN WAS A BELOVED FRIEND, SISTER, DAUGHTER, AND FAITHFUL FOLLOWER OF CHRIST WHOSE LIFE WAS TRAGICALLY CUT SHORT ON FEBRUARY 22, 2024. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND HOPE FOR WOMEN, KEEPING HER SPIRIT ALIVE.
WEBSITE: lakenhopefoundation.com [http://lakenhopefoundation.com]
God bless, Athens, Georgia.
_MEMORIAL WALK/RUN SCHEDULE:_
_In Memory of Laken Riley_
7:00AM - 12:00 PM
7:00 -7:30 AM
Check in & Registration | Memorial Table Open | Prayer Cards Available
7:30 - 7:45 AM
Opening Memorial Service | Welcome | Prayer | Reflection and Moment of Silence
7:45 - 8:00 AM
Race Instructions & Blessings | Send Off
8:00 AM
Walk/Run Begins
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Walk/Run in Progress | Water Stations Open | Volunteers on Course
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Post-Race Gathering | Light Refreshments | Community Fellowship
10:00 - 12:00 AM
A message shared by her Family and Friends | Worship and Closing Words
_I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH._
2 Timothy 4:7
THE LORD HIMSELF GOES BEFORE YOU; HE WILL BE WITH YOU. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISCOURAGED.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Races
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Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Honor of Laken Riley
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$33.75
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809 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, 30605, GA, United States
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