41 Hope 5k Blake LaForce Memorial

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Name: 41 HOPE 5K Blake LaForce Memorial
• Date: August 23, 2025
• Location: Vandalia Butler High School, Vandalia, OH
• Registration Link: Register here

🎓 Purpose of the Event

• Beneficiary: Blake LaForce #41 Memorial Fund
• Scholarships: Two annual college scholarships for student athletes
• Community Support: Enhancements for student athletes at Vandalia-Butler High School
• Additional Support: Proceeds benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Tri-State Chapter

💪 Blake LaForce's Legacy

• Background: Blake was a 2009 graduate of Butler High School
• Inspiration: Fought and beat cancer, inspiring young athletes
• Athletic Achievement: Fierce competitor in multiple sports including football, wrestling, and track
• Memorial Honors: Jersey #41 retired and displayed in honor of his legacy

📝 Registration Information

• Registration Deadline: Online registration for shirt by August 17, 11:59pm
• Post-Deadline Registration: Available but no shirt provided
• Race Day: Registration open on the day of the event
• Promotion: Event promoted at Vandalia Butler Football game the night before

🏆 Prizes and Awards

• Runners: Top runner in each age division receives a prize
• Overall Winners: Awards for top overall male and female runners
• Walking Competition: Prizes for top male and female walkers
• Age Divisions: Multiple categories for men and women