Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope

Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope will take place at 10:00 AM on October 10, 2026 on the Conotton Creek Trail in Jewett. Flat and fast 5k utilizing a local rails to trails path. Money raised goes to help offset the expenses of women and men diagnosed with breast cancer. Competitive walkers & runners welcome as well as casual walkers & runners.

History: Started in 2012 by Wendy Ledger to give back to the community that helped her through her breast cancer journey. She was diagnosed with stage 3 Breast cancer in 2008 and survived the battle of her life. It started simply as a 5k and now includes food vendors, a car show, and a quarter auction.

T-Shirts: We offer Adult Small to X-Large along with a No T-Shirt option. Register early for preregistered participants to get a t-shirt, we will have extra available but selections will be limited as we get closer to our event date. Guaranteed T-Shirt entries before 10/1!

Schedule: Saturday, October 10 Jewett Firehouse 209 W Main St Jewett, OH US 43986 8:30 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration 10:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk & Competitive Walk Start 11:30 AM (After Last Finisher) - Awards

Awards: 5K Run/Walk: Top 3 Male and Female Overall Top 1 Male and Female in the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70-Over

Competitive Walk: Top 3 Male and Female Overall Top 1 Male and Female in the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70-Over