Events
Kids Fun Run (~50-meter dash, recommended for kids 9 & under)
Description
Event Start Times
10:15 AM - Kids Fun Run
10:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk AND 1-Mile Walk
Register by October 10th to be guaranteed your t-shirt!
Race For Hope was founded in 2004 when Carleen Taylor made a promise to her friend Peggy that she would help her raise awareness that colorectal cancer occurs in those under 50 years old. Peggy was diagnosed when she was 42 years old. Peggy passed away at 45 years old three weeks before the first race.
Tragically, after 12 years of warning others about this cancer in the under-50 population, Carleen's 22-year-old son Connor was diagnosed in February 2016. He passed away at the age of 23 in September 2016. He was misdiagnosed for months due to his age.
The race continues for Peggy and Connor.
The race continues for Henry, the 26-year-old son of committee member Katie. Henry was diagnosed at age 17 and passed away in May 2021.
The race continues for committee member Kristy Shannon, who passed away in June 2022.
The race continues for ALL whose lives have been turned upside down by this disease.
Who do you race for?
Please join us as we remember, take action, and bring hope.
This is a 5k run/walk and a 1-mile walk. There will be a short kid's fun dash before the 5k begins.
How will you dress your derriere for the dash?
The mission is To Raise Awareness about colorectal cancer.
- To educate on the signs and symptoms of this cancer, especially in the under-50 population
- To remember lives lost to this cancer
- To bring hope to those in treatment for this cancer
- To take action against colorectal cancer
Join us as we take action against colorectal cancer, sign up today for the Race For Hope Derriere Dash
Additional Event Information
Swag Deadlines
Please register by October 10 to guarantee your t-shirt size! The first 300 registrations will receive swag bags.
Early Packet Pickup
Save time in line on race day and take advantage of the early packet pickup event at Columbus Running Company's Westerville location (50 N State St 43081). Early packet pickup will be held on Friday, October 25 (10a-8p) and Saturday, October 26 (10a-6p). If you cannot attend the early packet pickup dates/times, you can pick up your gear at the race at the Westerville Sports Complex (325 North Cleveland Ave 43082) on event day starting at 9:00 AM.
Parking
There is ample parking at the Westerville Sports Complex.
Safety
Strollers are allowed at this event, please be courteous of all other participants. Our insurance policy for the event does not allow for participation with pets, please leave your dogs at home. Thank you for your cooperation.
Race Day Timeline
- 9:00 AM - Race day registration and pickup will begin at the Westerville Sports Complex shelter building
- 10:00 AM - Opening remarks
- 10:15 AM - The Kids Fun Run is underway!
- 10:30 AM - The Race For Hope Derriere Dash 5K and 1-Mile Walk starts!
- 11:30 AM - Awards are announced and raffle prize winners will be drawn
Awards
Awards will be provided for the 5K event to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, and also to the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
Course Maps
Click here for both your 5K and 1-mile route maps.
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