Go for Bo! 2026

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-09-12
• Location: Stafford Regional Airport, Fredericksburg, VA
• Course: Fast, flat course for a beautiful sunset run
• URL: Register Here

Purpose of the Race

• Community Event: A fun, healthy, and challenging event
• Support: Supports children and families of Bo, Sierra Leone, Africa
• Focus: Elevates awareness of child trafficking and public health issues
• History: Grew from an idea to a longstanding partnership

Background on Sierra Leone

• Location: West Africa, known for its diamond mining
• Crisis: Struggles with poverty and exploitation
• Population: Bo, a town of approximately 500,000
• Issues: Major problems include child trafficking and health

Partnership Impact

• Ebenezer Church: Partnered with Helping Children Worldwide for over a decade
• Services: Provides critical aid via the Child Reintegration Centre and Mercy Hospital
• Donations: Over $250,000 donated for essential facilities and services
• Expansion: Support increasing for education, family stability, and nutrition initiatives

Registration Information

• Deadline: Register by 8/23/26 for guaranteed t-shirt
• Cost: Various registration fees apply
• Participation: Open to all ages and skill levels
• Extras: Additional activities may be available on race day