2023 Hope Classic

  • 25th Annual Hope Classic Races

    Saturday, May 20, 2023

    5K Walkers* – 8:45 AM
    5K Runners* – 9:00 AM
    1 Mile – 9:50 AM

    *Please be ready to board the bus at least 15 minutes in advance of your race or walk/run to meet us at the start line.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    Refreshments provided for all participants and spectators

    All proceeds benefit the Hope School Athletic Program

    Entry Fees through May 5:
    5K Run/Walk $12
    $10
    (with shirt)*
    (without shirt)
    1 Mile Run/Walk $8
    $6
    (with shirt)*
    (without shirt)
    Both Races $15 (with or without shirt)*

    *Guaranteed t-shirt for all runners registered by May 5

    Entry Fees after May 5:
    5K Run/Walk $15
    1 Mile Run/Walk $10
    Both Races $20
    Packet Pick Up:

    Friday, May 19 from 2-6 PM
    Saturday, May 20 from 7:45-8:30 AM

    Payments will be accepted up until the day of the race, and should be mailed or delivered to:

    Hope PR Christian School
    1545 Wilson Ave. SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49534
    Make checks payable to: Hope Christian School

    5K Run Race Records
    Division Male
    Under 15 Nick Schipper, 18:40 (’02)
    15-19 Seth Bleyenberg, 17:05 (’18)
    20-24 Brantley VanOverloop, 16:51 (’18)
    25-34 Zach Start, 16:16* (’21)
    35-44 Dave Rau, 17:30 (’03)
    45-54 Dave Rau, 18:08 (’05)
    Masters Dave Rau, 19:12 (’15)
    Division Female
    Under 15 Elizabeth Kortz, 21:40 (’15)
    15-24 Meghan Beute, 18:58 (’21)
    25-34 Sarah Hopkins, 19:30 (’15)
    35-44 Ronda VanBemmel, 21:59 (’09)
    45-54 Becky DeBoer, 23:12 (’12)
    Masters Karen Brands, 26:39 (’15)
    1 Mile Run Race Records
    Male Zachary Schwarz, 5:06 (’18)
    Female Amber Koole, 5:53 (’21)

     

    Click here for the results of the 5K Race.

    Click here for the results of the 1 Mile Girls’ Race.

    Click here for the results of the 1 Mile Boys’ Race.

  • Sponsors

    Bosveld Inc.
    Buck’s Best Backyard BBQ
    Crossbid
    Douglas A. Bleyenburg, DDS
    Evergreen Capital Management
    Extra Mile Auto Repair
    Feenstra & Associates
    Field Fabrics
    Hilltop Auto
    Jack & Karen Brands
    Jonathan Kamps Carpentry
    Kamps Pallets
    Kamps Wood Shavings & Refuse Disposal
    Kessel & Bouwens Orthodontics
    Kleyn Electric
    KSS Enterprises
    Meulenberg Painting
    Michigan Pallet
    Miedema Auctioneering
    My Turf
    No Time Flat
    Peter & Dorothy VanderSchaaf
    Premier Auto & Truck Parts
    RE/MAX – Brad VanOostenbrugge
    RE/MAX – John DeVries
    Regal Home Group, RE/MAX of Grand Rapids
    Rite Temp Heating & Cooling
    Rodney Rau, Builder
    Royal Technologies
    Sheldon Meats
    Speedwrench
    Steenland Kacos Agency
    Superior Groundcover
    Vibration Research Corporation
    West Michigan Insurance Advisors
    Wonderland Tire