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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Strong Like A Mother 5K on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Wolfe Park in Columbus, Franklin! This uplifting event, held on Mother's Day, is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to support families facing housing crises. Choose to challenge yourself with a 5K run, join in the fun with a timed 1K Family Fun Run, or take a leisurely stroll in the 1K walk. Every step you take helps provide crucial support to nearly 1,200 families each year, particularly single moms under 34, who are striving for stability and security.
Bring your family and friends to this meaningful event, where your participation makes a real difference in the lives of those in need. Together, we can run for moms, run for families, and run for change in our community. Remember, while pets are not allowed, service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities are welcome. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact!
Bring your family and friends to this meaningful event, where your participation makes a real difference in the lives of those in need. Together, we can run for moms, run for families, and run for change in our community. Remember, while pets are not allowed, service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities are welcome. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact!
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, presented by Hexion, 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, presented by Hexion, 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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