Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope

Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope

This event will take place at 10 AM on October 11, 2025 on the Conotton Creek Trail in Jewett. It's a 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.

T-Shirts: 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!

Schedule:

• Saturday, October 11
• Jewett Firehouse, 209 W Main St, Jewett, OH 43986
• 8:30 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
• 10:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk & Competitive Walk Start
• 11:30 AM (After Last Finisher) - Awards

Awards:

• 5K Run/Walk: Top 5 Male and Female Overall. Top 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 5 Male and Female Overall. Top 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