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Habitat Home Run presented by Great American Title Company & American Eagle Insurance

Habitat Home Run presented by Great American Title Company & American Eagle Insurance

When

August 26, 2017    
7:00 am

Where

Lafayette Park
202 E. Atlantic
Springfield, MO 
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Join us for the 9th annual Habitat Home Run, a 5k, 10k, and 1 mile fun run Saturday, August 26! Run through our fast, flat, and shady course on our all new race route in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood, then stick around for Springfield’s Largest Water Balloon Fight and after party activities!

The Habitat Home Run is proudly presented by Great American Title Company and American Eagle Insurance. All proceeds benefit Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization efforts in Woodland Heights & 47 children’s charities of the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Habitat Home Run – Race Details:

Pick your distance at the Habitat Home Run with a 5k, 10k, and 1 mile fun run option. Start and finish at historic Lafayette Park (202 E. Atlantic) in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood. A fast, flat, and shady route that have been revitalized by Habitat’s construction team and volunteers; see charming features the Moon City Creative District, and more!

  • Saturday, August 26, 2017 – 7 a.m. race start
  • Woodland Heights Neighborhood – Lafayette Park – 202 E. Atlantic

Registration:

Register online here, or download a paper registration form: Race Registration Form. Your payment for registration will be paid to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame via PayPal, our co-host of the Habitat Home Run. To pay in person by cash or check, please visit Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 2410 S. Scenic.

  • 5k : $25 early bird registration; $30 pre-registration; $35 race day
  • 10k: $30 early bird registration; $35 pre-registration; $40 race day
  • One Mile Fun Run: $15 early bird registration; $20 pre-registration; $25 race day (ages 5 and under free)
  • Early Bird Registration: April 1 – June 30, 2017
  • Pre-Registration: July 1 – August 25, 2017
  • Register before August 1st to receive a Home Run event tech shirt

Children under 5 may participate at no charge, but will not receive a shirt or bag. Participants with strollers and walkers should start at the back of the group. Race day registration begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday, August 26 at Lafayette Park.

Awards: Top 3 male and female participants in both 5k & 10k. No age division prizes.

After Party Details:

After the race, stick around for our after party and Springfield’s Largest Water Balloon Fight! We’ll have great refreshments from Hiland DiaryOzarks Coca-Cola Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, and Price Cutter, entertainment and bounce houses, an awards ceremony, and everyone’s favorite, a water balloon fight with more than 5,000 water balloons!

Packet Pick Up:

Collect your race packet at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, and Friday, August 25. Your packet will include vendor goodie bags, an event tech T-shirt, race bib, and race day instructions.

Parking:

Stay tuned for important information regarding parking for runners and volunteers!

Volunteers:

More than 100 volunteers are needed to support the 9th annual Habitat Home Run! All volunteers will receive a FREE volunteer shirt from Habitat for Humanity! To register as a volunteer for the Habitat Home Run, click the link below.

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION: HABITAT HOME RUN

Thank You Sponsors:

Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for making this event possible!

Presenting Sponsor:

Water Balloon Sponsor:

Mile Sponsor:

Water Sponsor:

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Banner Sponsor:

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Media Partner:

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Sponsorship Opportunities:

The Habitat Home Run brings together engaged and affluent citizens, including top executives and professionals from Springfield’s active business community.

We invite you to join us as a 2017 sponsor, and as a benefit, your business will receive outstanding recognition and visibility! Contact Abby Glenn, development associate at 417-829-4001 x 109 if you have any questions or would like to secure your sponsorship.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS — 2017 HABITAT HOME RUN

RACE MEDAL SPONSORSHIP — 2017 HABITAT HOME RUN

Questions & More Information:

If you’re looking for more information on the Habitat Home Run, visit our Facebook Event or contact Abby Glenn, Development Associate at 417-829-4001 x 109.