Project Joy and Hope Fun Run

🏃‍♀️ Event Details

• Date: 2026-04-11
• Location: SAN JACINTO MONUMENT, La Porte, TX
• Description: Join our 4th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk to support Project Joy and Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seriously ill children and their families in our community.
• More Info: Visit here

🎽 Race Features

• Commemorative T-Shirt: Participants receive a t-shirt. T-shirts ordered by March 24th cannot be guaranteed for registrants after this date.
• Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive medals.
• Snacks and Drinks: Refreshments will be provided to all participants.
• Virtual Option: Virtual participants can pick up registration shirts and finisher medals at packet pickup, but are not eligible for awards.

💰 Fundraising Opportunities

• Support Our Mission: Help raise money for Project Joy and Hope's programs and services.
• Join Our Team: After signing up for the race, CLICK HERE to join our FUNDRAISING TEAM today!
• Award Recognition: Top fundraiser will be recognized at the Bingo by the Bay event.
• Bingo Event: Learn more at www.joyandhope.org/bingo.

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards will be given for top Child 8 and under: Child 9-12: overall male and female winners.
• Age Groups: Categories include Teens 13-19: Young Adults 20-40: Adults 41-60: Seniors 61 and over.

📸 Photos

• Free Photos: All race photos will be uploaded to the Race Sign-up website.
• Email Notification: Participants will receive a link to the photos via email after the race.
• Children Registration: Children in strollers (under the age of 3) receive free registration at checkout.

📅 Packet Pick-Up

• Dates: Tuesday, April 7th and Wednesday, April 8th from 1pm to 5pm.
• Location: Project Joy and Hope (3207 Tulip Street, Pasadena, TX 77504).
• Race Day Pick-Up: Available from 7:30 am on race day, April 11th, at the registration table.
• Registration: No registration will be available on race day, so advance registration is encouraged.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

• Corporate Opportunities: Excellent opportunity for corporate and church sponsors.
• Details: More information available at https://joyandhope.org/events.
• Contact: Email Executive Director, Jan Wheeler, at jan@joyandhope.org for more information.

🔄 Refunds/Exchanges

• Policy: There are no refunds or exchanges offered for this event.

🎉 Bingo by the Bay Event

• Date: Thursday evening, April 16th, at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion.
• Activities: Enjoy 10 games of bingo with prizes, a silent auction, dinner, and beverages.
• DJ Entertainment: A talented DJ will keep the excitement high throughout the event.
• Learn More: Visit Bingo by the Bay to learn more!