Hope With Lo 5k & Fun Run

Support a great cause while having a great time! Every penny from registrations, donations, raffles, and auctions goes to fund medical research on the cusp of becoming a clinical trial for ZSD kiddos!

2026 registration is closed but you can still donate to support our cause.

2027 5K & Fun Run registration will be open soon!

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When: September 26, 2026

Where: Glacier Ridge Metro Park

5K Cost: $40/person

Fun Run Cost: $15/person

Kiddos under 10 and families of

rare warriors race for free!

Donate Only

2026 Event Day Things To Know

The 5K is more than a run — it’s a party of hope. We love seeing friends, families, co-workers, and neighbors come together for a great time and a great cause.

Enter through the North Entrance and follow the road past the challenge course to the main parking area.
Race starts and ends by parking lot and registration table - you’ll see the big rainbow arch
The Fun Run and Walk will start right after the 5K at 10:05, under the rainbow arch
We’ll have lots of games for kids and adults alike, along with some great post-race snacks, bubbles, yard games, a fire truck for the kids, and more!

2026 HWL Silent Auction

Crew Bundle

4 tickets to any home game + a signed soccer ball from the 2025-26 team. Retail value $400+. Courtesy of our friends Jeff Koehler and Jen Walker.
CBJ Night

2 Tickets to any home CBJ regular season game at Nationwide Arena. Signed Jake Christiansen Military Appreciation Hat + Military Appreciation Night Commemorative Puck. Retail value $500+, courtesy of our friends at The Columbus Dispatch, Jeff Koehler, and Jen Walker.
Open Sky Day Spa

Enjoy a 45 minute Swedish or Deep Tissue massage or other spa services. $75 Value
Crew Swag

A signed banner from the 2025-2026 team + a scarf. Retail value approximately $200. Courtesy of friends Jeff Koehler and Jen Walker.
Squishy Basket

Every kid’s dream! This basket is packed with soft, squeezable, slow-rising squishies in fun shapes and colors. It's perfect for stress relief, collecting, or just plain fun. A great gift for kids who love to squeeze, trade and show off their collection.

2026 Raffle for Research

Raffle tickets will be available at registration and for a short time following the 5k race. 100% of raffle proceeds are donated directly to medical research!

Raffle Prizes Include:

(4) Blue Jackets Tickets (vs Dallas Stars; 11/5 at 7:00pm)
(2) Columbus Crew Tickets
$50 Chik-fil-A Gift Cards
$50 First Watch Gift Card
$50 Emmett’s Gift Cards (2)
$50 Condado Gift Cards (2)
$25 Roosters Gift Cards (2)
$25 Starbucks Gift Cards (2)
$25 Raising Canes Gift Cards (2)
$15 Graeter’s Gift Cards (2)

A very special thank you to our generous raffle and auction donors: OhioHealth, The Columbus Dispatch, Craig Pentak, NBC4, Jeff Koehler, Jen Walker, and Condado Tacos,

Big thanks to our generous 2026 CHAMPION SPONSORS

And all our 2026 Supporter Sponsors

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Since 2023, we have raised more than $250,000 for Zellweger Spectrum Disorder research.

Want to be a HWL 5K & Fun Run Sponsor?

Sponosors are critical to the success of Hope with Lo. We offer a variety of sponsorship packages — and 100% of your sponsorship dollars go to research!

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