Safe House Run
- 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
Join us for the uplifting Safe House Run on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Bloomington, McLean, where every step will help make a difference! This exciting event features a 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and a 1/2 mile Kid's run, all designed to raise funds for a Safe House supporting young girls at risk of abuse in Bukeka, Uganda.
Starting at Dust to Glory Fitness, located at 716 E. Empire Street Unit G, participants will enjoy a scenic route on the Constitution Trail. The day kicks off with registration beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by the Kid's Run at 9:30 AM and the 5K and 2-mile walk at 10:00 AM. With an affordable registration fee of just $40 for adults (including a T-shirt) and only $5 for kids 17 and under, this family-friendly event promises fun for all ages! Donβt miss the chance to hear from Ronald Nalera, President of Global Hands of Hope, as he shares updates on the incredible work being done in Uganda. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this meaningful cause!
Starting at Dust to Glory Fitness, located at 716 E. Empire Street Unit G, participants will enjoy a scenic route on the Constitution Trail. The day kicks off with registration beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by the Kid's Run at 9:30 AM and the 5K and 2-mile walk at 10:00 AM. With an affordable registration fee of just $40 for adults (including a T-shirt) and only $5 for kids 17 and under, this family-friendly event promises fun for all ages! Donβt miss the chance to hear from Ronald Nalera, President of Global Hands of Hope, as he shares updates on the incredible work being done in Uganda. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this meaningful cause!
Organiser's Description
Come run or walk in Global Hands of Hope's fundraiser 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk or 1/2 mile Kid's run to raise funds for the expenses associated with a Safe House for young girls at risk for or already experiencing abuse in the village of Bukeka, Uganda. Global Hands of Hope Uganda (https://ghoh.org/) , in partnership with Lifesong for Orphans (https://lifesong.org/), over the last several years has built 3 Safe Houses for over 200 girls and boys attending the Suubi ("Hope") School. Now we are trying to raise funds for the expenses associated with caring for these precious girls and boys with four full-time "House Moms" (social workers) and other resources. RONALD NALERA, PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL HANDS OF HOPE, PLANS TO VIRTUALLY ATTEND THE EVENT AND GIVE AN UPDATE ON THE EXCITING WORK IN UGANDA! THE KIDS AT THE SUUBI SCHOOL WILL BE DOING THEIR OWN 5K AGAIN BEFORE OUR EVENT, WITH PLANS OF FOOTAGE OF THE UGANDAN RACE SHOWN AFTER OUR EVENT!
The Safe House Run is on Saturday, May 4 at Dust to Glory Fitness, at 716 E. Empire Street Unit G, Bloomington, IL 61701. That is right where the Constitution Trail meets Empire Street. The race will be entirely on the Constitution Trail.
Registration fee for adults 18 and up is 40$ (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/
The Safe House Run is on Saturday, May 4 at Dust to Glory Fitness, at 716 E. Empire Street Unit G, Bloomington, IL 61701. That is right 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/
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