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

🎉 Event Overview

Our 4th annual Night of Hope will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Westerville North High School Cross Country Course and McCann Stadium. The evening will feature 5K and 1 Mile races on the Westerville North Cross Country Course, and Family Fun Run around the track. The evening will promote mental health awareness and celebrate the lives of those we've lost to suicide. The evening will also feature Mental Health partners who will have information on their services and resources.

💰 Fundraising 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 promoting inclusivity
• WEB: Where Everyone Belongs
• Twinkle's Care: support for students

📚 Scholarships and Programs

The money raised will also support:

• Student Scholarships: to assist in education
• Parent Prep: resources for parents

🔗 Learn More

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

📍 Location

The race will be held at 950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH.