Strides of Hope

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Strides of Hope 5K Walk/Run, 1 Mile Fun Walk, Kids Fun Run
Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ Heebner Park

Join us this spring for our 4th annual Strides of Hope 5k, helping to raise support and awareness to benefit the Center and the community we serve!  Become one of our esteemed sponsors or volunteers, create a team in memory or honor of someone, or register to join the many walkers and runners who find meaning on this inspiring trail.  

Strides of Hope Registration

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

The Strides of Hope is successful in raising funds for grief support services in our community not only due to the increasing numbers of participants, but also due to the generous contributions of individual and business sponsorships.

Sponsorship packages are available starting at $250 and up to $10,000 for the Presenting Sponsor status. The Strides of Hope does consider in-kind sponsorships if the goods or services offered are budget relieving.

Interested in sponsoring the Strides of Hope? Please fill out the online form at this link. 

To download a printable .pdf version of the sponsorship form, click here: Strides of Hope 2024 Sponsorship Form (pdf)

Event Information

Race Amenities

Chip Timed 5K Walk / Run
1 Mile Fun Walk
Kids Fun Run – All kids receive a medal!
Event Commemorative T-shirt – Secure Your Size Guarantee! Register by 3/15/24. For those registering after the deadline, please note that t-shirts in your size may be subject to availability. We’ll have limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.
Special Prizes for 5K Finishers:
- Best Time Overall (Male / Female)
- Best Time (Male / Female) in 6 Age Divisions
- The “Gracie Award”: 1st place Dog
Fundraising Incentives & Prizes (Fundraising Deadline to receive incentives is April 1, 2024)
- Incentives for top individual fundraisers:
  - $1000- Stanley Tumbler
  - $500- Belt bag
  - $250- Ceramic Campfire Mug
- Awards will also be given to captain of team that raises the most money!

Event Schedule

7:30 am – Check-In and Race Day Registration opens
8:15 am – Kids Fun Run (ages 12 and under)
8:30 am – 1 Mile Fun Walk Start
8:50 am – Opening Remarks
9:00 am – 5K Run/Walk starts
10:30am – Awards
10:45am – Moment of Remembrance

Entry Fees

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 4/13/2024 at 8:00am

$35 for 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk ($32 if registered before 2/1/2024)
$20 for Kids Fun Run

MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE

At the heart of everything we do at The Center is a desire to increase awareness about grief and to provide solace for grievers. We know that many of those who will be attending this event are grieving themselves, so it is important to us that we dedicate time during this event to remember those who have died.

After the race and award ceremony, we will have a Moment of Remembrance. This will be an optional opportunity for everyone to come together to honor, remember, celebrate, and grieve those who have died. We know that grief can be lonely; we hope that this moment will bring about a sense of community and connection, a reminder that you are not alone.

We also invite you to honor the memory of someone with Memorial Photo Dedication Sign. For a $100 donation, you can honor and celebrate the life of a cherished person who has passed away. This add-on includes

-A 12×18 personalized photo tribute displayed along the race course, ensuring your loved one’s memory is woven into the fabric of the event.
-A contribution that goes beyond the race, making a difference in the lives of those in need.

You can find out more about this special add-on by clicking the button below!

Memorial Add-On