Course

The race will start near Shelter #2 and follow an out-and-back course leading to the Memorial Arch before returning to the starting point. Water stations will be available along the route, and volunteers will be stationed throughout the course to provide guidance and ensure participants stay on track.

Entry Fees

Race Day Registration Fees

• 5K Race: $30 (pre-registration) T-Shirts included if you sign up before September 5th! | $35 (day-of registration), same day T-shirt sales to be determined based on availability

• Kids’ Race: $5 (pre-registration) | $10 (day-of registration)

Register early to save and guarantee a shirt!

Age Groups

Hear We Go 5k Run/Walk

Top Overall Male and Female

Top 1 Male and Female in the following age groups

• 17 and under
• 18-40
• 41-64
• 65 and up

Awards

Hear We Go 5k Run/Walk

Awards will be given out to the overall top male and female finishers, along with the top 1 male and female finishers in each age group. 

100yd Dash Kids Race 

All participants (children 12 and under) in the 100yd dash kids race will receive a medal.

Charity Information

The Luke Lee Listening, Language, and Learning Lab (The L) at Marshall University is hosting a 5k run/walk and a kids' race this fall at Ritter Park. This event aims to raise awareness and support for children who are deaf and hard of hearing who use listening and spoken language. All proceeds will go toward helping these children develop the skills they need to listen, learn, and speak—empowering them to thrive in mainstream society. This community event will support the critical services we provide to children and their families. The race will be held on October 4th at Ritter Park, Shelter #2, with same day registration beginning at 7:30am, 100-yard dash kids race at 8:30 and 5k run/walk beginning at 9:00am.

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