Safe Home 5K Run/2Mi Walk

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 9:30AM CDT
  • Location Bloomington, Illinois
  • Price $6.30 - $43.40
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for a heartwarming and impactful day at the Safe Home 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Bloomington, McLean! This exciting event, taking place at Dust to Glory Fitness, will not only challenge your limits but also support a great cause. Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 2-mile walk, with a special .5-mile kid's run for the little ones. Funds raised from the event will go towards providing essential shoe-making equipment and training, ensuring that every student at the Suubi School in Uganda receives a pair of black leather school shoes. Moreover, your participation helps sustain Safe Homes for vulnerable children in the village of Bukeka, making a real difference in their lives.

Race day kicks off with registration starting at 9:00 AM, followed by the Kid's Run at 9:30 AM and the main events at 10:00 AM. Adults can register for just $40, while kids 17 and under pay a mere $5, making this a family-friendly opportunity to run for a purpose! Don't miss the chance to hear from Ronald Nalera, the President of Global Hands of Hope, who will attend virtually to share

Organiser's Description

Come run or walk for shoes! 5K run/ 2 mile walk/ .5 mile kid's run: funds raised during this year's annual Safe Home Walk/ Run for Global Hands of Hope will go toward SHOE MAKING EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING, enabling ghoh to construct black leather school shoes for every student at Suubi. Funds raised will also provide for expenses associated with the Safe Homes for young girls and boys at risk for abuse or already experiencing abuse in the village of Bukeka, Uganda. Global Hands of Hope Uganda (https://ghoh.org/), in partnership with Lifesong for Orphans (https://lifesong.org/), over the last several years has built 3 Safe Homes for over 300 girls and boys attending the Suubi ("Hope") School. This annual Walk/Run provides income for four full-time "House Moms" (social workers) caring for these precious girls and boys. RONALD NALERA, PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL HANDS OF HOPE, PLANS TO VIRTUALLY ATTEND THE EVENT AND GIVE AN UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS OF GHOH IN UGANDA! THE KIDS AT THE SUUBI SCHOOL WILL BE DOING THEIR OWN 5K AGAIN BEFORE OUR EVENT, WITH FOOTAGE OF THE UGANDAN RACE SHOWN AFTER OUR EVENT!
The Safe Home Walk/Run will be on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 at Dust to Glory Fitness, 716 E. Empire Street Unit G, Bloomington, IL -- located where the Constitution Trail meets Empire Street. The race will be entirely on the Constitution Trail.

Registration fee for adults 18 and up is 40$ (includes T-shirt) for the 5K run or 2 mile walk, and tHIS YEAR KIDS 17 AND UNDER PAY JUST 5$ FOR REGISTRATION (10$ extra for optional t-shirt) for 1/2 mile run, 5K run, or 2 mile walk. Walk up registration is $5 extra- 45$ for adults, 10$ for kids. Race bib and packet pick-up starts at 9:00 am the day of the race. Kid's Run is at 9:30 am, 5K and 2 mile walk start at 10:00 am.

And thanks to Dustin Webb, of Dust 2 Glory Fitness, for once again hosting the event! Learn more about his gym at this link: https://dust2glory.fitness/

Races

  • Safe Home 5K Run/2Mi Walk (18 and Up)- 5K Run or 2 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $43.40

  • Safe Home 5K Run/2Mi Walk for Kids (Under 18 Year Old) 1/2 Mile Run, 2 Mile Walk, or 5 K Run

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:30AM CDT)

    $6.30

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Dust2Glory Fitness, 716 E. Empire Street Unit G, Bloomington, 61701, IL, United States

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