A record 300 compete in Habitat Home Run

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Springfield’s Woodland Heights Neighborhood – as well as the charities of the PGA Web.com Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper – received another positive boost Saturday as nearly 300 turned out for the annual Habitat Home Run.

Hosted at Lafayette Park, the event was a 10K, 5K and 1-mile run engineered by Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO as it builds on its nearly Neighborhood Revitalization in Woodland Heights.

Habitat for Humanity is among the 47 charities of the PCCC, and the annual run again drew a number of sponsors, including Great American Title Company and American Eagle Insurance. The event included Springfield’s Largest Water Balloon Fight.

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“It’s absolutely amazing that we grew the race by 50 runners this year,” said Abby Glenn, Development Associate for Habitat for Humanity of Springfield. “Habitat is really excited to expose the community to a neighborhood we are revitalizing.”

The course meandered through 10 blocks of Woodland Heights, passing the artistic utility poles that have come to define the area in recent years and also passing through the Moon City Creative District. Habitat made a commitment here about two years ago as a way to expand its reach. (For all race-day photos, check  out facebook.com/pricecuttercc.)

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So it was no surprise that the neighborhood rallied around the Habitat Home Run and the PCCC. Habitat plans to place its PCCC funds this year toward Woodland Heights.

“There are people in the neighborhood who have lived here for years and need help,” said Linda Passeri, President of Woodland Heights Neighborhood. “We want to help their quality of life, as well as let younger families know that this is a great neighborhood.”

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Grant Musick, a 12-year-old, won the 10K in 38 minutes, 12.07 seconds. Grace Andrews had the best time among women, finishing in 43:23.85. Meanwhile, Shane Logan won the 5K in 19:19.59, while Karen McKinnis won the women’s 5K in 22:14.55.

In the 10K, Claudio Dinamarca (39:38) and Ayman Andrews (40:40) placed second and third in the men’s division. In the women’s division, Trina Wilcox (47:30) and Andrea Bench (48:00) placed second and third.

In the 5K, Brandon Sherrer (20:56) and Todd Wilkins (21:36) placed second and third in the men’s division, while Sharla Mathes (23:25) and Liz Kyger (23:34) place second and third in the women’s division.

“We had the most wonderful time out here,” said Larry Peterson, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO, singling out his staff, volunteers and the PCCC staff. “We still build homes and rehab homes for individual partner families and have 10 partner families in the pipeline right now working toward earning their home.

“But what we found (a few years ago) was that had slowed down and we had these resources. So we decided, rather than wait, to go out and do A Brush With Kindness projects, Critical Home Repair and Creating Healthy Homes,” Peterson said. “This is really something Habitat International is doing … so we can keep people in their homes – seniors, disabled or people who couldn’t afford to do the repairs themselves.”

Saturday’s Habitat Home Run was among a number of events that have taken place already this year in Woodland Heights. It’s been part of 150 projects in the past year alone for Habitat.

“When I go home at night, my wife will say, ‘How has your day been?’” Peterson said. “And I say, ‘We got that much closer to putting someone into a home or keeping their home.’”

Ready to run? Habitat Home Run is Saturday!

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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.

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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 : $30 pre-registration; $35 race day
  • 10k: $35 pre-registration; $40 race day
  • One Mile Fun Run: $20 pre-registration; $25 race day (ages 5 and under free
  • 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.