Lake Community Hope 5k and Fun Run

Event Overview

The 3rd annual Lake Community Hope 5k run/walk and fun run will be on 8/23/26. This event will occur in the Lake Community with the partnership of the Lake Community YMCA, to raise money for the Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund in Memory of Melissa, Renee, Amber and Evan.

Course and Participation

• New Route: This year we will feature a new course route.
• Opportunity: The opportunity for more sponsors and vendors to participate.
• 5K Design: The 5k is designed for competitive runners, joggers, power walkers, and those just out for a stroll.
• Timing System: The 5k will feature a chip timing system.

Fun Run

The fun run is great for younger kiddos and those that want to participate but also want to cheer on the 5k event or even volunteer.

Shirt Details

• Registration Incentive: The first 200 people to register will receive a unisex shirt.
• Size Options: Youth Small to Large and Adult Small to 3X-Large.
• No Shirt Option: "No shirt for me please. I’d like to donate the cost of my shirt to the scholarship."

Packet Pickup

• Early Packet Pickup: Will be at the Uniontown Lions Festival (Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market) on August 19-22 from 6-8pm at 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632.
• Event Day Packet Pickup: Will be near the start line located behind the Lake Community YMCA from 6:30-7:30am at 428 King Church Ave SW, Hartville, OH 44632 (by tennis courts).

Event Schedule

• 6:30-7:30 AM: Event Day Packet Pickup/Registration
• 7:45 AM: Opening Ceremony and Announcements
• 8:00 AM: Fun Run Starts
• 8:10 AM: 5K Starts
• 9:00 AM: Awards Ceremony

Awards

5K Run/Walk:

• Top Finishers: Top 3 Overall Men & Women
• Age Groups: Top 3 Men & Women in the following age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

5K Competitive Walking:

• Top Finishers: Top 1 Overall Men & Women Walker

More Information

For more details, visit the Lake Community Hope 5K and Fun Run page.