HOPEFEST 2023

Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST is brought to you by Liberty Federal Credit Union and Ascension St. Vincent.

Hopefest is a festival to bring together everyone affected by cancer - Survivors, patients, caregivers, family members, friends and co-workers. We come together as a community to support, celebrate, and encourage one another. 

Chemo Buddies annual Hopefest will be held on May 6, 2023 at Friedman Park in Newburgh. 
The day will kick off with a 5K Hope RUN through the park at 9:00am.  You will find the start/finish line near the event center.  Our signature event - the Survivor’s Parade will begin at the amphitheater at 10:30am.  Please find a spot in the amphitheater to cheer on all the survivors!  Immediately following the parade will be the start of the 1 mile Hope WALK.  This will begin and end behind the amphitheater at 11:00am.
Throughout the day enjoy checking out some cool cars at the cruise-in, shop at vendor village, eat something from one of the delicious food trucks, listen to the live music, and let the kids enjoy the inflatables and face painting.  It’s sure to be a great event?

This year's 5k event will honor the memory of our beloved friend and doctor, Dr. Sherri Ziegler. We miss you dearly, sweet friend.

Please note: Event is rain or shine. There are no refunds. Shirts, medals and other swag are available only as supplies last. Please register before April 20 to ensure you will receive these items!

5K Hope RUN 

Registration fees - $30 before April 30, 2023, $35 until May 5, 2023, and $40 on the event day. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

1-Mile Hope Walk

Registration fees - $20 before April 30, 2023, $25 until May 5, 2023, and $30 on the event day. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

T-Shirts and medals

All registrations for the 5K RUN, 1 mile walk, and Survivor’s Parade will receive a short-sleeved t-shirt!

Medals will be given to the first 300 5K finishers.

All registrations on or before April 24, 2023, will be guaranteed a T-shirt. 

Can I Walk the 5K?

The 5K is for runners only this year!  

Awards

Awards will be given to 5K runners who run and finish the top three of their age brackets. Overall and age group awards, plus participation medals for the first 300 5K finishers.

Registration Check-In

If you did not pick up your race packet in advance, please check in at the registration tables prior to the start times. The registration table will be located near the race start area. Check-in will begin at 8:15am and end at 8:45am. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. All 1 mile walker and Survivor’s Parade must check in/register by 10:00am

Packet Pickup - at our office 3700 Bellemeade Ave Suite 118

Tuesday May 2 - 11:00am - 4:30pm

Wednesday May 3 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday May 4 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

*No pick up friday

*Day of event - May 6 - beginning at 8:00am - 10:00am registration tent.

PLEASE TRY TO PICK UP BEFORE THE DAY OF EVENT!  

Timing

The race will be officially timed by Rise up and Run