Night of Hope 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run

Event Overview

Our 5th annual Night of Hope will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Westerville North High School Cross Country Course and McCann Stadium.

• Location: 950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH
• Races: 5K and 1 Mile races on the Westerville North Cross Country Course, and Family Fun Run around the track.
• Purpose: The evening will promote mental health awareness and celebrate the lives of those we've lost to suicide.
• Partners: Mental Health partners will have information on their services and resources.

Awards

This year, our Top Overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary finisher will receive an award!

Support Initiatives

All the money raised at the event will go directly towards supporting Westerville Education Challenge's initiatives in Westerville City Schools including:

• Hope Squad: at all high schools & middle schools
• RoX: A program focusing on peer support
• WEB: Where Everyone Belongs
• Twinkle's Care: Offers support for students and families

More Information

For more information about these initiatives visit https://westervilleeducationchallenge.org.

For race registration and additional details, visit Night of Hope 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run.