Hope in Every Step 5K

🏃‍♂️ Hope in Every Step 5K

Hosted by Area Agency on Aging 3

📍 Location

Ottawa Metro Park, Lima, OH - Wyandot Shelter
2632 Ada Rd. Lima, OH 45801

📅 Date & Time

• Date: May 3, 2025
• Start Time: 9:00 AM

🤝 Join Us

Join us for the Hope in Every Step 5K, a Run/Walk benefiting the Area Agency on Aging 3 Awakenings Victim Outreach program, which supports older adults in our community who have experienced abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This event, fully within Ottawa Metro Park in Lima, OH, is an opportunity for the community to come together and raise awareness while empowering vulnerable older adults.

✨ Why Participate?

• Support Vulnerable Adults: This 5K run/walk will help provide essential resources, support, and services to older adults who have suffered from abuse, neglect, and exploitation within our 7-county service area - Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert. Your participation directly contributes to assisting in their recovery.

🎉 Event Highlights

• Scenic Course: Experience the beauty of Ottawa Metro Park as you walk or run through the paved trails.
• Inclusive Participation: Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply want to walk for a good cause, this event is open to all fitness levels.
• Fundraising for a Good Cause: Your registration fees and donations will support Awakenings Victims Outreach, which provides assistance for older adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Family-Friendly: Bring the whole family and enjoy the event together, helping raise awareness for a critical issue affecting many older adults in our community.

📝 Registration

• Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day-of. Day-of registrations will be accepted: however, they will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
• Swag Bag: Each registrant will receive a swag bag.
• Finisher's Medal: Each finisher will receive a finisher's medal, and the top male and female in each age group will receive a trophy.

📅 Race Day Information

• Day-of Registration: Available on-site ($30) and will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
• Check-in/Registration: 8:00 AM check-in and registration begins.
• Post-Race Celebration: There will be finisher medals for each participant, age-group awards, and refreshments provided upon race completion.

♿ Accessibility

The course is fully paved, with some portions going across wooden bridges. Take it at your own pace!

🌟 Make a Difference

Together, we can help older adults in their recovery from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Come run, walk, and make a difference!

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official page: Hope in Every Step 5K