Thank you for being part of the 2026 Lake Community Hope 5k run/walk & fun run!

Three years in, and this race still isn't just a 5K. It's a day set aside to honor Melissa, Renee, Amber, and Evan, and to celebrate the community that continues to carry their memory forward. Watching so many of you show up again this year - to run, walk, cheer, sponsor, and volunteer - was proof that hope only grows stronger with time.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to:

Our participants – every mile you covered was in honor of Melissa, Renee, Amber, and Evan, and in support of future Lake High School graduates.

Our sponsors – your continued generosity keeps this race, and the scholarships it provides, going strong.

Our volunteers and the Hartville and Uniontown Police Departments – thank you for keeping the course safe, organized, and full of smiles.

Our friends at the YMCA – for once again opening your doors and helping make this day possible.

Our incredible friends and family – whose time and heart behind the scenes make this event what it is.

With the gracious help of the participants, volunteers, and sponsors, the 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run raised over $10,000!