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

Event Details

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.

Race Information

• 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
• WEB: Where Everyone Belongs
• Twinkle's Care: student scholarships, and Parent Prep.

Learn More

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

Registration

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Night of Hope 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run.