The Salvation Army Donut Run: Circles of Hope
When:
June 6, 2015 - 12:00 AM
WHERE
Front Street Near the Grant Bridge - Portsmouth, OH
Course
Scenic run along the Ohio River. The course starts at Front Street right behind the Portsmouth Ohio Municipal Courthouse. Racers proceed down the Portsmouth Floodwall Murals and then circle around Alexandria Point to get to the Ohio Riverfront. After-which, the racers head to a small park that sits on the riverfront, circle back around the course and end up at the finish line once again. Course is flat and fast. Roads are mostly paved, but there are some rough spots. Spray-painted arrows mark the direction to follow on the course and volunteers are also posted along the way to assist runners with any needed directions. At the halfway point is a water table.Entry Fees
$30 Late and Same-Day Registration (After June 1) $20 Early Registration (Before June 1) or $10 per person for teams of 10Age Groups
10& Under 11-15 16-20 21-30 31-40 41-54 55+Awards
Overall winner (one male/one female) Top Walking finisher(one male/one female) 1 Miler Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. The Salvation Army Donut Run T-shirt for every participant! Awards to ALL First Time 5K Event Finishers! Healthy Kids Race Prizes! 9:45AMCharity Information
We celebrate the Donut Run because of National Donut Day, which began in 1938 as a celebration of those who served donuts to troops during World War I. Because of the difficulties of providing freshly baked goods from huts established in abandoned buildings near to the front lines, Salvation Army volunteers came up with the idea of providing doughnuts. These are reported to have been an "instant hit", and "soon many soldiers were visiting The Salvation Army huts," receiving free donuts right in the trenches. This run not only celebrates the hard work of The Salvation Army volunteers of the past, but also helps local communities today. All of the proceeds from this race go to The Salvation Army Portsmouth Corp's food programs. These include both a pantry and a hot meals program where individuals are served meals five days a week out of the corps. In 2014, with the help of the Donut Runners, The Salvation Army served 120,000 meals to the locals in Scioto CountyMore Information
Top Male and Female Winners will Receive a Free 3-Month Membership at Anytime Fitness in Portsmouth, Ohio . Free: Kids Face Painting!Sponsors
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