Hope in Every Step 5K

🏃‍♂️Hope in Every Step 5K

Hosted by Area Agency on Aging 3

Location: 2632 Ada Rd. Lima, OH 45801

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?

• Essential Support: This 5K run/walk will help provide essential resources, support, and services to older adults who have suffered from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Community Impact: Contributions will assist older adults within our 7-county service area - Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert.
• Direct Contribution: 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: Open to all fitness levels, whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to walk for a good cause.
• Fundraising for a Good Cause: Registration fees and donations will support Awakenings Victims Outreach.
• Family-Friendly: Bring the whole family and enjoy the event together, raising awareness for a critical issue.

📝Registration:

• Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day-of. Day-of registrations will be accepted but will not guarantee a t-shirt.
• Swag Bag: Each registrant will receive a swag bag.
• Finisher's Medal: Each finisher will receive a finisher's medal and there will be age group winner prizes.

📅Race Day Schedule:

• Check-in/Registration: 8:00 AM check-in and registration begins.
• Race Start Time: 9:00 AM.
• Post-Race Celebration: Finisher medals for each participant, age-group awards, and refreshments provided upon 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!

For more information, visit Hope in Every Step 5K.