Events
Description
Event Start Times
9:45 AM - Kids Fun Run
10:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk AND 1-Mile Walk
Register by October 10th to be guaranteed your t-shirt!
The first Race For Hope was on April 25, 2004. The race was founded twenty years ago when Carleen Taylor made a promise to her friend Peggy that she would help her raise awareness that colorectal cancer occurs in those under 50 years of age. Peggy was diagnosed when she was 42 years old and had four young boys the same age as Carleen’s four boys. Peggy had been misdiagnosed due to her age and wanted to warn other people that colon cancer was not an old person's disease. Sadly Peggy passed away at 45, three weeks before the first race. The race went on to raise awareness.
Tragically, after 12 years of warning others about this cancer in the under-50 population, Carleen's 22-year-old son Connor was diagnosed in February 2016. He passed away at the age of 23 in September 2016. He was misdiagnosed for months due to his age. This cancer is now on the increase in teens, 20, and 30-year-old people. We need to raise awareness in the public and with healthcare professionals. We need to raise research funds for young onset screening and treatments.
Please join us as we remember lives lost, bring Hope to those in treatment, and take action against this cancer.
Additional Event Information
Swag Deadlines
Please register by October 10 to guarantee your t-shirt size! The first 300 registrations will receive swag bags.
Early Packet Pickup
Save time in line on race day and take advantage of the early packet pickup event at Columbus Running Company's Westerville location (50 N State St 43081). Early packet pickup will be held on Friday, October 25 (10a-8p) and Saturday, October 26 (10a-6p). If you cannot attend the early packet pickup dates/times, you can pick up your gear at the race at the Westerville Sports Complex (325 North Cleveland Ave 43082) on event day starting at 9:00 AM.
Parking
There is ample parking at the Westerville Sports Complex.
Safety
Strollers are allowed at this event, please be courteous of all other participants. Our insurance policy for the event does not allow for participation with pets, please leave your dogs at home. Thank you for your cooperation.
Race Day Timeline
- 9:00 AM - Race day registration and pickup will begin at the Westerville Sports Complex shelter building
- 9:30 AM - Opening remarks
- 9:45 AM - The Kids Fun Run is underway!
- 10:00 AM - The Race For Hope Derriere Dash 5K and 1-Mile Walk starts!
- 11:00 AM - Awards are announced and raffle prize winners will be drawn
Awards
Awards will be provided for the 5K event to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, and also to the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
Course Maps
Click here for both your 5K and 1-mile route maps.
The Race For Hope Derriere Dash is part of the 2024 RUNColumbus Race Series!
A Race Series for You!
Whether you thrive on head-to-head competition or prefer chasing your next personal record, the RUNColumbus Race Series is for you. A point-based race series, RUNColumbus is for runners of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
Your Goals. Your Series.
Register for the 2024 season and complete a minimum of six races in the series to receive the commemorative Finishers award and contend for a Championship or Age Group title. Complete the entire series and earn the distinction of being named a RUNColumbus Road Race Warrior.
Your Distance. Your Schedule.
RUNColumbus gives you race options from which to customize your series based on your objectives. Select the distances and dates that align with your goals and schedule.
So, are you ready to take the RUNColumbus Race Series challenge? Find out more details at https://runcolumbusraceseries.com/
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Race For Hope Derriere Dash.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
2024 Race SWAG (Stuff We All Get)!
This year we will be offering finisher medals to all of our participants, which you can see below. In addition, our usual amazing shirts will be included. However, you will need to sign up before October 10th to be guaranteed your size (first come first served after that point).
Our SWAG bags are also available to the first 300 participants to pick up their packets. These bags include coupons to restaurants including a $50 certificate to The Refectory and goodies from Ohio Health. You will also receive a discount code for NoxGear light-up walking/running vests as part of your registration, perfect as the days get shorter and you need to be safe in the dark.
A raffle will be held on race day with several items to bid on including NoxGear vests, restaurant gift cards, admission gift cards to Splatter Park, and Mum Planters.
