Strong Like A Mother 5K
- Date Sun 10th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Columbus, Ohio
- Price $23.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Strong Like A Mother 5K, taking place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Wolfe Park in Columbus, Franklin! This uplifting event is more than just a race; it’s a chance to make a positive impact in the lives of families facing housing crises. Celebrate Mother’s Day by joining us for a spirited 5K run, a timed 1K Family Fun Run, or a leisurely 1K walk. With nearly 90% of the families served by Home for Families led by resilient single mothers under 34, your participation will help provide critical support to those in need.
Whether you're racing for yourself or running for change, your involvement will directly aid in preventing homelessness and fostering stability for young mothers and their families. As one of Columbus's largest non-shelter housing providers, Home for Families is dedicated to helping over 1,200 families each year find safe and affordable housing. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for mom, run for family, and run for a brighter future! Please remember that while pets are not permitted, service animals specifically trained to assist individuals with disabilities are welcome. Join us for a day of community, compassion, and
Whether you're racing for yourself or running for change, your involvement will directly aid in preventing homelessness and fostering stability for young mothers and their families. As one of Columbus's largest non-shelter housing providers, Home for Families is dedicated to helping over 1,200 families each year find safe and affordable housing. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for mom, run for family, and run for a brighter future! Please remember that while pets are not permitted, service animals specifically trained to assist individuals with disabilities are welcome. Join us for a day of community, compassion, and
Organiser's Description
Lace up for something bigger than the finish line; help provide a critical lifeline to families experiencing a housing crisis.
Join Home for Families (HFF) for our inaugural Strong Like a Mother 5K on the morning of Sunday, May 10 (Mothers Day), at Wolfe Park in Columbus, and go the distance for moms and families facing severe housing instability. Nearly 90% of the families we serve are led by strong, single moms under 34 so, whether you're running the 5K, participating in the timed 1K Family Fun Run, or enjoying a leisurely 1K walk, your support will help HFF go the extra mile to prevent homelessness for young moms and their families.
Run for mom. Run for family. Run for change.
As one of the largest non-shelter housing providers for low-income families in Columbus, Home for Families works behind the scenes with a network of landlords, government agencies, and community partners to provide safe, secure, and affordable housing solutions to over 1,200 families experiencing housing crises each year. We are a familys exit plan from shelter and actively partner with them to resolve ongoing barriers to housing and provide long-term solutions for stability.
Please note that no pets are allowed at this event. Service animals specifically trained to aid people with a disability are welcome.
Join Home for Families (HFF) for our inaugural Strong Like a Mother 5K on the morning of Sunday, May 10 (Mothers Day), at Wolfe Park in Columbus, and go the distance for moms and families facing severe housing instability. Nearly 90% of the families we serve are led by strong, single moms under 34 so, whether you're running the 5K, participating in the timed 1K Family Fun Run, or enjoying a leisurely 1K walk, your support will help HFF go the extra mile to prevent homelessness for young moms and their families.
Run for mom. Run for family. Run for change.
As one of the largest non-shelter housing providers for low-income families in Columbus, Home for Families works behind the scenes with a network of landlords, government agencies, and community partners to provide safe, secure, and affordable housing solutions to over 1,200 families experiencing housing crises each year. We are a familys exit plan from shelter and actively partner with them to resolve ongoing barriers to housing and provide long-term solutions for stability.
Please note that no pets are allowed at this event. Service animals specifically trained to aid people with a disability are welcome.
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105 Park Dr, Columbus, 43209, OH, United States
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