Sarah Strong 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run

  • Date Sat 28th September 2024
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Elkhart, Indiana
  • Price $10.00 - $30.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Sarah Strong 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the heart of downtown Elkhart! This uplifting event invites participants of all ages to come together for a wonderful cause while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Bicentennial Park. The 5K Run/Walk is perfect for seasoned runners and casual walkers alike, while the 1 Mile Kids Fun Run offers a fantastic opportunity for children to have fun and get active.

All proceeds from this event benefit the Sarah Crane Foundation, which provides invaluable support to local families facing cancer challenges. Donโ€™t miss out on packet pickup on Friday evening, September 27, or arrive early on race day to ensure youโ€™re ready to run! Strollers are welcome, making this a family-friendly occasion filled with community spirit, positivity, and a shared commitment to fighting cancer. Mark your calendars for this inspiring day of health, hope, and unity!

Organiser's Description

The Sarah Strong Run 5K Run/Walk, and 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in downtown Elkhart. All proceeds from the Sarah Strong Run benefit Passionately Purple: The Sarah Crane Foundation, which assists families in the local community whose loved ones are battling cancer.

Packet pickup will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Elementary, 53403 Co Rd 1, Elkhart, IN 46514, as well as at the race location on Saturday, September 28, from 7:30 -8:30 AM. The race will start and finish at Bicentennial Park (100 N. Elkhart Ave) in Downtown Elkhart.

NO DOGS ALLOWED. This is a family-friendly event, so strollers are permitted and welcomed on the course.

Race Day Parking: The lot at Bicentennial Park will be closed off for the race start and finish. There is ample parking available across the street at Hacienda or at Beacon Health & Fitness.

ABOUT PASSIONATELY PURPLE:

Sarah Crane was a sophomore at Elkhart Memorial High School (in Elkhart, Indiana) and was full of Charger Pride. A letter winner in Track and actively involved in Cross Country, Drill Team and Dance, Sarah always maintained a positive attitude in life, sports and her academics. On July 10th 2013, that positive attitude became critically important as she was diagnosed with Stage-4 Colon Cancer; an extremely rare form of cancer for someone her age with the colon, liver, lungs and bowels affected and requiring cancer treatments consisting of surgeries and ongoing chemotherapy. While most would have given up or huddled in fear, Sarah stood strong and vowed to win this battle. Sarah refused to back down or surrender. The slogan SARAHSTRONG is where this was born. It was her mantra and focus during this difficult process. Purple represents not only the fight against all cancers but is Sarahs favorite color.

Unfortunately for us, Sarah's battle ended on December 7, 2013.

With Sarah's passing and still an entire community still rallying, the Crane family knew they had to do something and that is when the foundation was born. The foundation hosts several fundraising events to help aid in annual scholarships at Elkhart High School, and provide supplies, counseling and other items for local families who are also battling cancer.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Includes Annual Tech Race Shirt

    Sat 28th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

    CLOSED
    Participants can run/walk the 3.1 miles however they choose. Awards will be given to the top 3 runners in each age group as well as the top overall male and female that are submitted.
  • Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

    Includes Annual Race Shirt

    Sat 28th September 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $10.00

    CLOSED
    All participants will receive an award.

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100 N. Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, 46516, IN, United States

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