Run for Home returns for 19th year to benefit Habitat for Humanity

[ASFN Admin]

Preparations are underway for the 19th annual Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Run for Home, an event that supports community fitness and raises funds for Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio.

The Run for Home will take place April 11-12 and will feature events including a free kids’ run and a half-marathon, according to a community announcement.

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Proceeds will go toward construction of a new home in Tuscarawas County. In the past 18 years, the Run for Home has generated $284,200 for Habitat projects in the area.

Revised course, prize incentives​

Participants in the half-marathon and team relay will compete on a newly revised course designed to be less challenging, which organizers hope will lead to faster times. A $200 prize is offered for any first-place finisher who sets a new half-marathon record. Megan O’Neil set the women’s record last year with a time of 1:17:18, while Nik Schweikart established the men’s record in 2011 with a time of 1:09:38.

Additionally, a $500 prize is available for anyone who wins both the Sunday half-marathon and the Saturday 10K race. All participants who register for the 10K and the half-marathon will be automatically entered in the Second Sole Challenge, which includes special awards.

The half-marathon and team relay will start and finish at Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, according to the announcement. The route will travel through New Philadelphia and Dover to Dover City Park, before returning through the Becker Creek neighborhood and passing Crater Stadium.

Family events set​

The event will feature various running and walking activities for all ages. The Allied Machine and Engineering Family Day will include a one-mile fun run/walk, a 5K race, and a 10K race. Additional activities will include a kids’ run, face painting, and a photo booth. Family and group discounts will be available for the one-mile event, making it accessible for everyone to participate.

Registration remains open for all events at runforhome.org.

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Volunteer opportunities available​

Organizers are seeking volunteers to assist during race weekend. Volunteer duties will include helping participants on the racecourse and distributing water at the finish line.

Those interested in volunteering can contact Volunteer Coordinator Sheila Samson Witt at 330-447-0099 or by email at [email protected]. Volunteers can also sign up online through the Run for Home website. Those who help will receive a free T-shirt and enjoy refreshments provided to race participants.

Schedule of events​

All activities will be headquartered in the Tuscora Park dining hall.

Saturday, April 11:

• 8-11 a.m.: Packet pick up
• 9 a.m.: Kids' run
• 9:30 a.m.: 1-mile fun run/walk
• 10:30 a.m.: 5K/10K start
• 12:30 p.m.: 5K/10K course closes

Sunday, April 12:

• 6-7:30 a.m.: Packet pick up
• 7:30 a.m.: Half-marathon/team relay start
• 11 a.m.: Half-marathon and team relay course closes
• 11:30 a.m.: Post-race party at Hoodletown Brewing Co.

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This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Run for Home supports Habitat for Humanity

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