The race is named "Caitlin’s Help for Hope House Run" in honor of the founder, Caitlin Steiger, a graduate of White Station High School, who directed the race from its inception. Caitlin at 14 years of age came to Hope House with the idea of creating a 5K to benefit our children.
Caitlin’s efforts to help raise money and awareness for Hope House have generated more than $40,000 for the center in addition to raising community awareness for Hope House. This year’s event will take place at Harbor Town, Friday, March 27, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Catlin’s Help for Hope House Run be a wonderful, affordable gathering for the whole family. Each participant receives a t-shirt, and door prizes will also be distributed.
Pre Registration: $20.00; Race Day Fee: $25 Members of the Memphis Runners Track Club get a $3.00 discount. (Member identification number required.)
Schedule of Events: 5:00 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. Start of Race 6:30 p.m. Race Celebration Party 7:00 p.m. Awards and Door Prizes 7:30 p.m. Closing of Event
Sign-up forms can be picked up at Hope House (15 Idlewild St., S.) and most sports stores in the Memphis area or download, print and mail the application form.
