World Race for Hope
- Date Wed 1st January 2025 - Fri 31st January 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Troy, Ohio
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Kick off the New Year with purpose at the 18th Annual World Race for Hope, taking place in Troy, Miami, on January 1, 2025! This vibrant 5K event is dedicated to promoting a healthier and more sustainable future, encouraging participants to embrace eco-friendly living and community care. The race begins and ends at the picturesque Gazebo on the Great Miami River levee, providing a beautiful backdrop for runners as they traverse the scenic bike path along the river.
Whether you choose to join in person or opt for the virtual race option throughout January, there's a way for everyone to participate. In-person registrants will enjoy chip timing for a more formal race experience, while virtual participants can complete their 5K whenever and wherever they prefer. With registration options starting at just $20, you’ll not only be supporting a noble cause but also receive a special pack of native plant seeds as a giveaway. Join us in making strides for sustainability and community awareness at the World Race for Hope!
Whether you choose to join in person or opt for the virtual race option throughout January, there's a way for everyone to participate. In-person registrants will enjoy chip timing for a more formal race experience, while virtual participants can complete their 5K whenever and wherever they prefer. With registration options starting at just $20, you’ll not only be supporting a noble cause but also receive a special pack of native plant seeds as a giveaway. Join us in making strides for sustainability and community awareness at the World Race for Hope!
Organiser's Description
WORLD RACE FOR HOPE 5K FOR A HEALTHIER & MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Waste-Free Dayton [https://www.wastefreedayton.org] presents the 18TH ANNUAL WORLD RACE FOR HOPE 5K, which takes place on New Year's Day in person, and throughout January 2025 virtually, to raise awareness of living more sustainably and caring for our community. There are two registration options, the in-person 5k in Troy, Ohio on January 1st, and a virtual race that you can do anywhere, anytime during the month of January.
WORLD RACE FOR HOPE TROY 5K
Chip timing is back! After a free, no frills race the last few years, with the transfer of this race to Waste-Free Dayton from Free To Run Foundation, we decided to make it a formal event again this year by having official chip timing by Speedy Feet. The start and finish will be at the Gazebo on the river levee bike path by Hobart Arena, with the course going out and back on the bike path along the river.
Early Registration, October 1st - November 30: $20
Normal Registration, December 1 - January 1: $25
Starting location: The Gazebo on the Great Miami River levee (across the river from downtown Troy). Park in the Hobart Arena parking lot (255 Adams St., Troy, OH 45373).
OUR ZERO-WASTE INITIATIVE
Consistent with Waste-Free Dayton's mission, we are striving to make this race zero waste or as close as possible.
* Bring your own reusable water bottle.
* We are not offering shirts. 92 million tons of clothing end up in landfills each year, and if you participate in races frequently, you have enough shirts that you don't wear.
* We will compost any food waste from the post-race treats (e.g. banana peels and other fruit scraps).
GIVEAWAYS
While we aren't giving a shirt to every participant, we are giving away a pack of native plant seeds to each person registered. We will also have some door prizes to give out at the event. Virtual participants: if you make at least a $20 donation with your registration, we will mail a pack of seeds to you.
VIRTUAL RACE FOR HOPE
If you don't reside in the Dayton area, or you would rather support the cause by running wherever you are at, inside on a treadmill or track or outside on your own schedule, you can select the free VIRTUAL 5K option. You will complete your virtual 5k anytime during the month of January. We encourage you to share the race with your friends and family, and even post a picture during or after your virtual race on social media and upload your photos on this site. Tag Waste-Free Dayton on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wastefreedayton/] and/or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/waste_free_dyt]
Waste-Free Dayton [https://www.wastefreedayton.org] presents the 18TH ANNUAL WORLD RACE FOR HOPE 5K, which takes place on New Year's Day in person, and throughout January 2025 virtually, to raise awareness of living more sustainably and caring for our community. There are two registration options, the in-person 5k in Troy, Ohio on January 1st, and a virtual race that you can do anywhere, anytime during the month of January.
WORLD RACE FOR HOPE TROY 5K
Chip timing is back! After a free, no frills race the last few years, with the transfer of this race to Waste-Free Dayton from Free To Run Foundation, we decided to make it a formal event again this year by having official chip timing by Speedy Feet. The start and finish will be at the Gazebo on the river levee bike path by Hobart Arena, with the course going out and back on the bike path along the river.
Early Registration, October 1st - November 30: $20
Normal Registration, December 1 - January 1: $25
Starting location: The Gazebo on the Great Miami River levee (across the river from downtown Troy). Park in the Hobart Arena parking lot (255 Adams St., Troy, OH 45373).
OUR ZERO-WASTE INITIATIVE
Consistent with Waste-Free Dayton's mission, we are striving to make this race zero waste or as close as possible.
* Bring your own reusable water bottle.
* We are not offering shirts. 92 million tons of clothing end up in landfills each year, and if you participate in races frequently, you have enough shirts that you don't wear.
* We will compost any food waste from the post-race treats (e.g. banana peels and other fruit scraps).
GIVEAWAYS
While we aren't giving a shirt to every participant, we are giving away a pack of native plant seeds to each person registered. We will also have some door prizes to give out at the event. Virtual participants: if you make at least a $20 donation with your registration, we will mail a pack of seeds to you.
VIRTUAL RACE FOR HOPE
If you don't reside in the Dayton area, or you would rather support the cause by running wherever you are at, inside on a treadmill or track or outside on your own schedule, you can select the free VIRTUAL 5K option. You will complete your virtual 5k anytime during the month of January. We encourage you to share the race with your friends and family, and even post a picture during or after your virtual race on social media and upload your photos on this site. Tag Waste-Free Dayton on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wastefreedayton/] and/or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/waste_free_dyt]
Races
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5k Run / Walk - Troy
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Wed 1st January 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
This is the in-person, chip-timed 5k run or walk taking place on the bike path in Troy along the Great Miami River. -
Virtual 5k
Free
Complete your virtual 5k wherever you are, inside or outside, on pavement, trails, track or treadmill, anytime during the month of January.
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