Saturday, August 13, 2022
5K @ 5:30pm or Virtual
1.5 Mile @ 6:30 or Virtual
There's a pace for everyone at the Heights of Hope 5k and 1.5 Mile Fun Run!
Race competitively or walk with neighbors. Push a stroller, or jog with your favorite flamingo, Flash! Volunteer along the route or at the finish line, or just come and cheer.
Race Director:
Laura, Pam, and Mandy have all been deeply involved with the Heights of Hope 5K since its inception in 2011. Along with a dedicated and enthusiastic race team, they are committed to making this an event that gives you a true glimpse of the beauty of the SOAR community!
After a short stint as a model in the Meijer Home and Garden section, Flash the Flamingo began his career with Heights of Hope as Lead Invasion Specialist during the 2019 Flamingo Relocation Project. Since then, he’s taken some time off in the Calvary basement as he discerned his true calling in life. It turns out, race directing is what makes his feathers flutter! What he lacks in experience or race knowledge, he makes up for in enthusiasm - so this year’s race is sure to be a special one!
After Party:
Stick around after your event to cheer on other racers while enjoying a pulled pork dinner from Earl's Meats and some delicious Biggby iced coffee. (Food and drinks are free for all participants and volunteers. Spectators can pay a small fee for dinner.)
An awards ceremony will take place after the finish of the 1.5 mile race with awards, medals, and many raffle prizes! Must be present or streaming in on Facebook live to win.
Packet Pickup:
4-7pm Friday 8/12, and before races.
Late Registration:
Online registration closes Thursday, 8/11 at 12pm. Register at packet pick up or on race day from 3-5pm.
Awards:
Awards to the top three in person 5k finishers in each age category and in the stroller division (kid in stroller, adult pushing!) and wheelchair division. Team trophies for fastest team and most participants. Age groups: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc. There will also be an award for the most flamingo-themed participant or group.
T-Shirts:
Register by August 1 to guarantee a t-shirt. Late registrations will receive t-shirts if available.
Price:
Your registration fee supports the work of Heights of Hope in our community. Thank you!
Individual 5K and 1.5 mile registrations are $25 until July 31 or $30 starting August 1.
Receive a $5 discount per person for groups or families of 5 or more that pay together.
Registration for SOAR residents (must live on Stratford, Oxford, Abbey Ct, Country Ln)-$5
Route:
Both the 5k and 1.5 mile routes begin and end at Calvary Church (995 E 8th Street in the heart of Holland Heights) and wind through the Abbey Court/Stratford Way neighborhood and past the Heights of Hope Community Center. See route maps below.
Virtual Race Instructions:
Fill out the registration form and run or walk YOUR OWN 5k or 1.5 mile route, anywhere in the world between August 10-13. You can pick up your t-shirt and packet at packet pick up or on race day, or request it be shipped or dropped off to you. (There may be additional charges for shipping/drop-off.) Time yourself using the good old fashioned honor system and fill out our Finish Line Form with your time and a finish-line photo by 5pm on August 13 to be included in our raffles. (Virtual racers will not be eligible for awards this year.)
Volunteers:
This race couldn't happen without our dedicated volunteers who ensure things run smoothly and make it an awesome experience for our racers! But we work to make sure our volunteers also have a great time. Volunteers receive also receive a pulled pork meal and Biggby iced coffee, and are registered in our raffle and count towards team totals for awards. Volunteers may request a race t-shirt for $5. Fill out a volunteer registration to join the team!
Sponsors:
A huge THANK YOU to our corporate sponsors!
Gold Sponsors:
Gentex Corporation
Lakeshore Property Management, Inc
The Collective by Mary Dykstra, Keller Williams Harbortown
Silver Sponsors:
Crown Motors
Techno-Coat Inc.