Go for Bo! 2026

Race Description

Join us for a fast, flat course at the Stafford Regional Airport for a beautiful sunset run!

Event Purpose

The Go for Bo Race grew from the idea of having a fun, healthy, and challenging community event to support the children and families of Bo, Sierra Leone, Africa.

About Sierra Leone

• Location: The Republic of Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa.
• Population: Bo is a town of approximately 500,000 located in the Southern Province.
• Economy: Sierra Leone is known for mining and exporting diamonds but struggles with exploitation in the diamond trade.
• Challenges: Most of its citizens live in extreme poverty, leading to issues like child trafficking and public health concerns.

Our Contribution

That’s where we come in. For more than a decade, Ebenezer Church has been proud to partner with Helping Children Worldwide. Through its programs, the Child Reintegration Centre and Mercy Hospital, they provide critical services to families in Bo, Sierra Leone, Africa.

• Donations: Through our partnership, the people of Ebenezer Church have donated more than $250,000.
• Infrastructure: Contributions have helped build the hospital’s surgical wing and purchase an ambulance.
• Support: We aim to care for the children of Bo and are expanding our support this year.
• Focus Areas: Our initiatives include education, family stability, maternal health, and childhood nutrition in Sierra Leone.

Registration Information

Register by 8/23/26 to guarantee your race t-shirt!

Event Details

Date: September 12, 2026

Location: Stafford Regional Airport, Fredericksburg, VA

Visit the race page for more information and registration.