Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope

Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope will take place at 10:00 AM on October 10, 2026 on the Conotton Creek Trail in Jewett.  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 10
Jewett Firehouse 209 W Main St Jewett, OH US 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 3 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 3 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