2024 Hope Classic

  • 26th Annual Hope Classic Races

    Saturday, May 25, 2024

    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 11:
    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 11

    Entry Fees after May 11:
    5K Run/Walk $15
    1 Mile Run/Walk $10
    Both Races $20
    Packet Pick Up:

    Friday, May 24 from 2-6 PM
    Saturday, May 25 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, 16:05* (’24)
    35-44 Dave Rau, 17:30 (’03)
    45-54 Brian Decker, 18:00 (’24)
    Masters Dave Rau, 19:12 (’15)
    Division Female
    Under 15 Elizabeth Kortz, 21:40 (’15)
    15-24 Amber Koole, 18:55* (’24)
    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 Micah Kuiper, 4:52 (’24)
    Female Amber Koole, 5:53 (’21)

     

    Click here for pictures of the 2024 races.  (Photo credit: Mrs. Jen Kalsbeek)

    Click here for the 2024 results of the 5K Race.

    Click here for the 2024 results of the 1 Mile Girls’ Race.

    Click here for the 2024 results of the 1 Mile Boys’ Race.

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