Miracle Hope 5K Run (Family Fun Run/Walk)

🎉 Event Overview

This annual event is in memory of Miracle Hope. Miracle was a true warrior! When she was born she was diagnosed with microcephaly cerebral palsy and later in life epilepsy. In her short life she and her family faced many battles. Through it all Miracle showed strength, courage, and love for everyone. She would light up any room she was in and taught many people what true unconditional love is. Miracle went to be with her creator in Heaven in November 2019 and her family and friends fondly remember her wonderful life every day.

🎂 Celebation of Life

This year our event honors her 17th birthday and we are truly excited to celebrate her with our extended family and friends with this event raising money for a wonderful charity, Healing Strides located at 672 Naff Road in Boones Mill, Virginia.

🔗 The Healing Connection

The Story of a Wonderful Connection from Carol Young, CEO, Healing Strides

• Background: As my husband and I were building an addition to our home, we hired a contractor, Four Seasons HV AC company to install our heating and air system in our new addition.
• Connection: Joe Sheets, Miracle's grandfather, was a happy nice gentleman and worked very hard. He always worked alone.
• Prayer: I asked him if we could pray over the health of this grandchild and he said absolutely.
• Outcome: We got her riding with great support from our Volunteers and Miracle was able to learn to have the strength to actually sit up.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Awards for Overall and Age Groups will be as follows:

• Top Runners: The top three M/F runners overall will get a trophy, as will the top M/F Masters (40 and over) and Grand Masters (50 and over) winners.
• Medals: The 2nd place Masters and Grand Masters M/F will also be rewarded with medals.
• Age Groups: We have added 16 Age group awards for male and female runners.
• Ages: Age brackets include: 9 and Under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59. 60-64, 65-69, 70-74-, 75-79, 80 & over.

📅 Packet Pickup Information

• Location 1: Rocky Mount Church of God, 1360 North Main Street Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - Thursday, May 8th, 2025, 5pm to 7pm.
• Location 2: Fleet Feet, 4347 Franklin Road SW Roanoke, VA 24018 - Friday, May 9th, 2025, 11:30am to 6:00pm.
• Race-Day Pickup: Additional Packet Pickup on Race-day will be available on-site at the Rocky Mount Church of God, Saturday May 10th, 7:15 a.m. until 7:45 a.m.

📍 Important Links

• Course Map: Course Map: Miracle Hope Race May 11 2025
• 2024 Results: Results from 2024
• Contact: Race Contact Info: MiracleHopeEvents@gmail.com. One of the race directors will get back with you ASAP.

💡 Additional Information

• Virtual Participation: Virtual participants may complete their 5k run or walk on their own time and at the location of their choice.
• Sponsorships: All Sponsorships can be made through the "Donations" tab.
• Event Date: The race will take place on May 10, 2025, at Rocky Mount Church of God, Rocky Mount, VA.
• More Details: For more event details, visit our race page.