Run To Church 5K

Our goal is to support members of our city while highlighting east side community partners!

5th Annual Run to Church on July 5th. 2026

Race begins at 8:30AM.

The 5K Run/Walk will begin & end at Faith Lutheran Church, in Whitehall. All proceeds from this event will support the work of the Carter Kindness a local non profit that seeks to feed people and spread kindness across our city. Check out, and follow, Carter Kindness on Facebook, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/903330483747660/

The 5K Run/Walk course will be mostly on neighborhood roads and a loop around Lamby Lane Park before heading back to the finish line. The course is flat and on paved surfaces.

Race Day Perks

Before the race enjoy wonderful coffee provided by Florin Coffee and afterward stay for the post race hotdogs courtesy of Uncle Will's Wagon.

Pastries and treats are available for runners, walkers, watchers, and all visitors.

Race T-shirt

Each participant will receive a race shirt. If you register for the race after 7/1/2026, shirts and/or your shirt size will not be guaranteed. Please register early.

Packet pick-up will happen on RACE DAY at Faith Lutheran Church starting at 7:00AM. There will be race day registration, but we encourage everyone to register in advance so we know how many participants we will have.

Finisher woodles will be given to all upon completion of the course.

Top male and female overall finishers will receive gift bags & coupon for a free pair of shoes from Calzuro Shoes.

Age Groups:

• 19 and under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60 and above

Top finishers, female and male, will be recognized in the results.

• 7:00AM  Packet Pick Opens

• 8:20AM  Line up and final course announcements

• 8:30AM  5K START

Post race food will be available.

Awards presentation after the race.

Below is the link to the MapMyRun interactive map: Course Map