Good Samaritan 5K Run

Good Samaritan 5K Run Race Information

<p><strong>19th Annual Good Samaritan Cross Training 5K<br /></strong><br />Date and Time: October 11th, 2025, 8am<br /><br />Get Excited as our 19th Annual Ministry Fundraiser offers Greenville their 11th Annual Cross<br />Training 5K Race!!  Hope of Glory and CrossFit Greenville are proud to continue the challenging<br />Cross Training 5K to benefit families throughout Pitt County. Please join us as we blend our<br />Annual 5K race with Cross Training exercises into a beautiful course beginning at Uptown<br />Greenville, towards the Town Common and back up 5th Street, running by East Carolina<br />University.<br /><br />GO Pirates!<br /><br />Our race offers the option to runners to run a regular 5K, for families to walk a 5K together, or<br />those who like to step up their fitness level can participate in the 6 cross training stations<br />guided by coaches from CrossFit Greenville.  These stations are placed throughout the 5K run<br />and require a completion of specific exercises with multiple repetitions. Any weight exercises<br />will be adjusted based on fitness level and weight requirements. Heats will be used to separate<br />beginner, intermediate, and advance cross training levels.<br />Proceeds will help Hope of Glory Ministries in their mission to relieve burdens, empower<br />families, and proclaim Christ throughout our community!<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>RACE INITIATIVE:</strong><br />Hope of Glory Ministries was founded in 2001 as a 501 (c)(3) Christ‐centered community<br />outreach ministry. A large focus of our ministry is helping those in Pitt County who live at or<br />beneath the level of poverty. It is estimated that 21.4% of Pitt County residents live beneath the<br />poverty level ($36,000 for household of 4). Based on US Census 2019 estimates, this translates<br />into about 39,000 people. Our Community Food Co-op Program is moving families towards<br />financial stability by providing healthy fresh and non-perishable foods twice a month. With an<br />estimated $375 savings each month, families are paired with mentors and set goals to<br />redistribute the saved money towards debts, an emergency fund or savings account.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Our 2024 Impact Report:</strong></p> <p>Average household income of our Community Co-op families is $32,000.<br />In 2024, The Community Co-op Program served 31 families and relieved $111,628 in grocery<br />savings.<br />483 mentor/education hours attended by families<br />59 volunteer hours<br />$13,950 invested by families into program<br />$86,712 placed into savings accounts by families<br />$137,771 was paid on debts by families<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>TIMES</strong><br />Pre Registered Race Bag pick up Friday 10/10/2025, 1PM-6PM, Hope of Glory Ministries<br />Community Outlet<br />Pre Registered race bag can also be picked up on race day 10/11/2025 from 6:45am-7:45am at<br />the race day headquarters (UBE Parking Lot)<br />Day Registration/Check In: 6:45am-7:45am<br />5K Run/Cross Training 5K/Walk: All Begin at 8am<br />Post-race party: 10 AM- 12 PM</p> <p><br /><strong>T-SHIRTS</strong><br />All participants will receive a quality moisture wicking race t-shirt! Those who pre-registered by<br />Sept. 13th are guaranteed their size. Those who register after Sept. 12th are not guaranteed<br />their size.</p> <p><br /><strong>FEES</strong> (INCLUDES ONE FREE MOISTURE WICKING SHIRT*; VARIOUS COUPONS!)<br />a.  EARLY BIRD Registration for Adult 5K and Adult Cross Training (July 7 th -31 st ): $20<br />b. Adult  5K Pre Reg: $30 (August 1 st -August 31st )<br />c. Adult 5K (September 1 st -Race Day): $35<br />d. Cross Training 5K Pre Reg: $35 (August 1st- August 31st)<br />e. Cross Training 5K (September 1 th -Race Day) : $40<br />f. Family Walk 5K (through August 31 st ):  $15<br />g. Family Walk 5K after September 1 st : $20<br />h. Kids 6-12yrs 5K or Walk: $15<br />i. Under 6yrs:  Free</p> <p><br /><strong>5K AWARDS</strong><br />-Prize and Medal will be given to TOP 3 M/F overall finishers<br />-Just Medals will be given top 2 M/F age group finishers.<br />Age groups are as follows: 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;.  (Top<br />overall finishers not eligible for age group awards)<br />5K Cross Training Awards<br />-Prize and Medal will be given to top 3 M/F overall finishers<br />-Just Medals to top 2 M/F age group finishers.  Age groups are as follows:<br />13-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51&#43;<br />(Top overall finishers not eligible for age group awards)</p> <p> <br /><strong>REGISTRATION:</strong><br />Pre-Registered race bag pick up will be offered Friday October 10th from 1pm-6pm at Hope of<br />Glory Ministries. Race-day registration and pre-registered check in will be set up under the tent<br />at Race Headquarters at UBE’s back parking lot off Evans St.   Registration will be held from 6:45<br />AM until 7:45 AM.<br /> <br /><br /><strong>RACE DAY PARKING:</strong><br />Race day parking will be available in the public lot across from UBE, parking decks, and public<br />spots on side streets.  No parking in the UBE parking lot, please.  <br /><br />                                                                                                               <br /><strong>COURSE DESCRIPTION:</strong><br />The run will begin at Uptown Greenville on Evans Street near The Scullery, head towards the<br />Town Commons, travel down 1st St., back up 5th Street, running by East Carolina University and<br />finishing at Uptown.  Six Cross Training Stations will be located shortly before each mile split.<br />Water will be supplied at each mile marker.  The course is USATF certified.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>CHIP TIMING:</strong><br />Timing of the race will be provided by Run the East     Event Timing and Management.  Each<br />participant will be supplied a race bib with a computerized chip.  It is very important the bib<br />cross the race day pad to ensure accurate race time. Results will be posted after the race. They<br />will also be available online at <a href="https://www.RunTheEast.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.RunTheEast.com</a><br /><br /></p> <p><strong>U.B.E. POST-RACE PARTY</strong><br />Sponsored by the Scullery<br />You’ve finished the race, so let’s celebrate!  Join us back at U.B.E. for awards! Then, head over<br />to The Scullery and receive 20% off your meal purchase when you show your race bib! Valid<br />October 11th ONLY.  Bring your friends and family for what’s sure to be a great time!</p> <p><br /><strong>Toiletry DRIVE:</strong><br />During the race, we will also be holding a toiletry drive.  Each participant that brings 5 toiletry<br />items will receive a free gift from our ministry.</p> <p>Toiletry List</p> <ul><li>Toilet Paper</li><li>Paper Towels</li><li>Regular size shampoo/conditioner, no travel sizes</li><li>Body Soap/ Body wash</li><li>Laundry Detergent</li><li>Laundry Softener</li></ul>