Description
The Promise 5K is an annual event held in effort to raise funds and awareness for the work of Children of the Promise in Northern Haiti. This year, the 5th Annual Promise 5K will be held at Robbins Island Park in Willmar, Minnesota and Orange City, Iowa!
Willmar, MN Location: Robbins Island Regional Park
The route follows beautiful walking trails through the park and around Willmar Lake. In addition to the great outdoors, enjoy a slice of pie at the Pie-K, stick around to hear more about what's happening in Haiti, and browse Haitian-made artwork. The 5K race is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series of West Central Minnesota, and there will be official timing with results posted online at http://www.glcrsrun.com/ via Pickle Events.
Orange City, IA Location: Puddle Jumper Park (at the intersection of Lincoln Way and 13th Street SE)
Join us as we race for education in Orange City, IA! Whether you're a runner or walker, we have a route for you! We can't wait to come together in person and celebrate all of the work being done at ICEP and help support students in Haiti as they kick of a new school year. Thanks for racing with us!
Not local to the Willmar or Orange City area? No problem! There is also the Promise 5K Virtual Run/Walk, which can be completed in your own neighborhood, at a local park, or even the treadmill.
This event is a fundraiser for Children of the Promise. All proceeds of this event go directly towards supporting Institution Chrétienne Enfants de la Promesse (ICEP), whose vision is to utilize education to develop Christian leaders to bring transformation in Haiti and beyond.
Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series
The 2023 Promise 5K race in Willmar, MN is part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series! This includes official timing and published online results.
"The Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series includes road races from towns throughout the West Central Minnesota area. The vision statement of this running series is: Inspiring and motivating everyone to be active by promoting health & wellness through a series of race events that are fun, safe & well organized."
For more information on the series and official race results via Pickle Events, visit http://www.glcrsrun.com/.
Race Contact Info
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Sponsors
We have so many amazing sponsors for our 2023 Promise 5K! We are so appreciative of these businesses (and the people who work there!) & their partnership with Children of the Promise.
- Gold Sponsors: Bonnema Excavating, Bonnema Molden & Wrede, Corner Stone Construction, Mulder Engineering Inc., New London Realty, Punt Companies, Truck Transport, Willmar Bus Service
- Silver Sponsors: Donner Family Chiropractic, Floor to Ceiling, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Public Market Furniture, R & J Tours, Willmar Electric
- Bronze Sponsors: Azteca Mexican Restaurant, Concorde Bank, Conway Deuth & Schmiesing , Jake’s Pizza, Kensington Bank, Little Crow Sports Center, Marcus Construction, Paffrath & Son Jewelers, Pen House Boba, Prinsbank, Rambow Inc., Somali Star Restaurant, Stacy’s Nursery, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Walt’s
