Run for Refugees 5k Run/Walk

The Welcome Network is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Run for Refugees 5k Run/Walk fundraiser. This purpose of this race is to spread awareness and advocate for refugees. 100% of funds raised will go to supporting refugees in Northwest Indiana as settle into their new homes. 

The race begins at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 in beautiful Wicker Memorial Park in Highland, IN.  The walkers will begin at approximately 10:00 AM and the runners wave will begin at approximately 10:15 AM. The early bird entry fee is $30.00 ($35 after 3/31 and free for children 10 and under) and proceeds will be designated to assisting refugees settled into Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. Race entry includes a race t-shirt. *Finishers Medals* will be presented to top  6 (3M/3F) runners. Come join us and help spread awareness for the refugee crisis!

There will also be a raffle, one ticket will be given per donation which is TBA.

Race day packet pickup begins at 9:00 AM at shelter #1 at Wicker Memorial Park in Highland, IN.

The Welcome Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to caringly provide practical resources, spiritual mentoring, and real community to internationally-born residents of Northwest Indiana and South Chicagoland.

*No Rain Checks*