Hope’s Heroes 5K & Mile Fun Run
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Cromwell Valley Park, Baltimore County, MD
Festivities begin at 9AM, 5K @ 10AM
Chick-fil-A Post Race Party to follow
Benefiting Charities
Hope’s Heroes began in 2009 as an opportunity for the community and athletes with
disabilities to experience the thrill of competition alongside each other. In our first
year we had 10 challenged athletes participate and in 2010 that number grew to over 30.
Our goal is that each year, Hope’s Heroes would be a place to provide more and more
challenged athletes the opportunity to race alongside non-challenged athletes.
** Hope’s Heroes was formed by Athletes Serving Athletes and Young Life’s Capernaum. These two nonprofit organizations will receive all of the proceeds from the race – including ALL online donations and team challenge funds.
** If you would like to help a challenged athlete participate in the race please contact
Carissa Mortenson at czmortenson@gmail.com or designate so on your race registration
and we will contact you.
Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA) provides the opportunity for challenged athletes to
pursue an active lifestyle by experiencing the thrill of athletic competition otherwise
inaccessible to them.
www.AthletesServingAthletes.com
Young Life Capernaum (YLC) is a Christian organization dedicated to serving young
persons with physical and/or mental disabilities. YLC is committed to providing those
with disabilities a life full of possibilities, fulfilling friendships, growth, exploration, self-esteem, and adventure.
www.CapernaumBaltimore.YoungLife.org
Prizes and Awards
1. Race Participants and Top Finishers:
a. Every Mile Fun Run finisher will receive a ribbon.
b. Age group awards will be given to the top male and female of each group (19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+).
c. The overall top male and female finisher will be awarded $100 cash prize and free entry to the Chestertown Half Marathon next September, 2011.
2. Team Challenge and Personal Fundraising Awards:
a. In addition to racing to support these 2 charities, you can also collect donations or form a team and race and fundraise together! For more information on the ease of either of these options please visit www.hopesheroes.com and click on
“Fundraise”
b. Members of the winning team in the challenge will each receive a healthy living pack filled with gear and accessories to further their active lifestyle.
c. Any top individual fundraisers who raise over:
i. $100 will receive a custom performance running hat
ii. $500 will receive a custom performance race shirt and custom
performance running hat
Registration
1. ONLINE: Please register online at www.hopesheroes.com and click on “Register
Now!” Online registration closes at midnight, June 2nd. Register by May 21st to
guarantee yourself a race shirt!
2. BY MAIL: If you would rather register by mail you will need to download a form
under the above “Register Now!” link and mail it to: Hope’s Heroes * PO BOX 4222 *
Lutherville, MD 21094. Do not mail in registration forms after May 21st.
3. Race Fees:
a. 1 Mile: $15
b. 5K: Pre-Race: $30, Race Day: $40
4. Packet Pick Up will be held on Friday, June 3rd from 1-7pm at Charm City Run in
Timonium * 2045 York Road * Timonium, MD 21093.
Team Challenge
1. Now is the time to gather your friends, family or co-workers and be a part of the Hope’s Heroes Team Challenge. A GRAND PRIZE will be awarded to the team that collects the most donations. Gather your group, create a name and name a captain. Go to
www.hopesheroes.com and click on “Fundraise” and then follow the directions to
register your team and captain (a team is any group of 3-10). Make sure every team
member fills in the team name in the space provided when they register.
2. For more details about the team challenge click on the “Fundraise” link at
www.hopesheroes.com.
3. THE GRAND PRIZE: Each member of the winning team gets a healthy living pack
filled with gear and accessories to further their active lifestyle.
It’s Race Day!
1. On Site Registration and Packet Pick Up will be open from 8-9:30am.
2. Cromwell Valley Park * 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road * Baltimore, MD 21234.
3. Immediately following the 5K & Mile Fun Run will be the Chick-Fil-A Post Race Party.
4. Activities and crafts for all kids will open at 9AM and remain open through the Chick-
fil-A Post Race Party. During this time, booths from sponsors and local groups will
be open for your par rousing.
THANK YOU to our Volunteers & Sponsors
1. VOLUNTEERING: Hope’s Heroes would not be possible without the volunteers who
continue to amaze and bless us by making this race happen. We need 100 volunteers
each year to pull this event off so if you would like to help rather than race, please email
Wendy Kwaitkowski at wck2820@comcast.net.
2. Our SPONSORS! Every year you amaze us with your generosity and support. Thank
you for continuing to support Hope’s Heroes.
Chick-fil-A Cockeysville
Melalueca
Kelly Benefits and KTBS Payroll
The Rotary Club of Towsontowne
Hope Sponsor:
Chick Fil A
Hero Sponsors:
Towsontown Rotary Club
Team Hoyt
Kelly & Associates/KTBS Payroll
Melaleuca
Power Sponsors:
Professional Benefit Solutions
Endurance Sponsors:
Pepsi Cola Bottling Group Union Ave
Eagles View Consulting Services
Law Offices of Kristine Howanski
Maryland Party Rentals
Single Source Integrated Services
Weight Watchers
Tim Donohue
Other thanks to: Cromwell Valley Park, Panera Bread and Baltimore Coffee & Tea.
Donate Today!!
Your contributions are greatly appreciated, thank you.
