Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope
2025-10-11 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Jewett Fire House Social Hall, 209 W Main ST, Jewett, Ohio, 43986
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Wendy’s Walk/Run for Hope will take place at 10 AM on October 11, 2025 on the Conotton Creek Trail in Jewett. Flat and fast 5k utilizing a local rails to trails path. Money raised goes to help offset the expenses of women and men diagnosed with breast cancer. Competitive walkers & runners welcome as well as casual walkers & runners.

History:Started in 2012 by Wendy Ledger to give back to the community that helped her through her breast cancer journey. She was diagnosed with stage 3 Breast cancer in 2008 and survived the battle of her life. It started simply as a 5k and now includes food vendors, a car show, and a quarter auction.

Price Schedule5KCompetitive WalkThrough October 10th$30$30Through Race Day$35$35

Schedule of Events8:30am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins10:00am: 5k Run/Walk & Competitive Walk Begins11:30am: Awards (After Last Finisher)

SWAG

We offer Adult Small to X-Large along with a No T-Shirt option. Register early for preregistered participants to get a t-shirt, we will have extra available but selections will be limited as we get closer to our event date. Guaranteed T-Shirt entries before 10/1!

Course Map

https://track.rtrt.me/map/RP-WENDYS-WALK-RUN-FOR-HOPE-25

Awards

5K Run/Walk:Top 3 Male and Female OverallTop 1 Male and Female in the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70-Over

Competitive Walk:Top 3 Male and Female OverallTop 1 Male and Female in the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70-Over

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Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Adoption Possibilities 5K
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Walnut Woods Metropark, 6716 Lithopolis Rd,, Groveport, Ohio, 43125
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Join us for the Adoption Possibilities 5K event, a heartwarming opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Every step you take helps remove financial barriers to adoption, bringing more families together. All proceeds from the race will fund grants awarded to families navigating the adoption process. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely walk, this event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels. Let’s come together help make adoption possible for more families. Sign up today and be a part of this fun, family friendly event.

Price Schedule5KKids TrotThrough August 16th$35$15August 17th- September 27th$40$15September 28th- October 11th $50$20

Schedule of Events7:30am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins8:15-8:40am: Pre-Race Stretch8:40am: Opening Remarks8:45am: Kids trot begins9:00am: 5k Run / Walk Begins10:00am: Awards Ceremony

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Awards

Age Group Awards, separated by gender. Top 3 in each age group.

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Columbus Humane's Annual Defend Your Friend 5K
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Prairie Oaks Metro Park, 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, Ohio, 43026, United States
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Join us for the 19th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! This is a fun and casual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run that you can run/walk with your children and dogs. All proceeds from the race benefit Columbus Humane animal cruelty investigations and impact thousands of pets annually. Amplify your support by creating a fundraising team and asking friends and family to support your efforts. Watch your impact multiply and compete to be one of the top fundraising teams.

Day-of registration is available starting at 7:00 AM. The first race heat will start at 9AM. The race will start and finish at the Darby Bend Lakes entrance at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. After the race, plan to hang out in the Fan Fest area to meet local businesses and learn more about animal cruelty investigations from Columbus Humane.

Schedule of Events7:00am: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Begins9:00am: 5k Run / Walk Begins9:02am: Dogs and Strollers9:05am: 5K Walkers9:10am: 1 Mile Fun RunPost-Race: Fan Fest Area Hangout

Price Schedule5K/1MileThrough Oct 10th$50October 11th$55

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Friday, October 10th7:30am-9:30am, 11:00am-1:00pm, 4:00pm-6:00pmColumbus Humane3015 Scioto Darby Executive CtHilliard, OH 43026If you cannot make it during one of those times, you can pick up your race packet the morning of the race. You may pick-up race packets for other friends and family who are also participating in Defend Your Friend, have the first and last name they registered with available.

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Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Spooky Shuffle 5K
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Creekside Park and Arboretum, 123 Mill St, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
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The 4th Annual Spooky Shuffle 5K FunRun, Walk, and Paw is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Gahanna Community Chorus. The family and dog friendly atmosphere includes a kids race, optional costume contest with prizes, dj, and a sung kick off by members of GCC. Medals and t-shirts are included in the swag, along with refreshments at the finish line. All proceeds will support the budget of the Gahanna Community Chorus, who strive to offer a majority of their performances free throughout the year.

Price Schedule5K RaceMonster Mash Dash*Through Race Day$40 $10*Kids Run

Schedule of Events8:00am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins8:40am: Costume Contest8:50am: Monster Mash Dash (Kid’s Fun Run) Begins9:00am: 5K Race Begins

SWAG

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Course Map

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Awards

Top times overall: Male, Female, Non-Binary Costume awards

Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Heroes Not Forgotten 4 Miler
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Orange Township Veterans Memorial, 7307 S Old State Rd, Lewis Center, Ohio, 43035
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The Heroes Not Forgotten 4 Miler is a patriotic run/walk through Orange Township that brings the community together in support of our nation’s heroes. Held on October 11, this event honors the service and sacrifice of veterans while raising funds for the Orange Township Veterans Memorial—a lasting tribute to those who have served. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or bringing the whole family with strollers in tow, all are welcome to participate. Every step taken helps preserve and enhance a place of reflection and pride in our township. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal, and can enjoy a festive, family-friendly atmosphere with music, community spirit, and gratitude at its core. Let’s run with purpose and remember those who have given so much.

Price Schedule5KJune 16th – July 31st$35Aug 1st – Race Day$45

Schedule of Events7:30am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins9:00am: 4 Miler Run / Walk Begins9:45am: Awards Ceremony

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Awards

Top Overall

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Indianapolis Aruna Run
2025-10-18 08:30 - 11:00 | Fowling Warehouse, 1125 E Brookside Pkwy, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
#RUNforherfreedom Join the Freedom Movement!

The Aruna Project is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to freeing, employing, and empowering sexually enslaved women.

What: 5k

When: October 18th, 2025 at 8:30am

Where: Fowling Warehouse 1125 E Brookside Pkwy, Indianapolis IN

When you participate in the Aruna Run, you run or walk to help bring freedom to an enslaved woman by name. You will then receive updates on her journey to freedom throughout the year. The race giveaway items are all hand-made by freed Aruna Artisans.

For complete information regarding Aruna, please visit the race website.

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Champaign Aruna Run
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00
Aruna is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to creating lifelong freedom for survivors of human trafficking.
