Cannot make it to the race? Join us virtually and receive an official race t-shirt!
Sweat For Hope is an annual fundraiser 5K race benefitting Profugo (www.profugo.org). The first race was held on October 25, 2008. The event drew over 100 participants from near and far. A number of universities were represented as well. Profugo's plans for the event include expanding the event to other cities in the United States.
The 2009 race will be set in the beautiful Ridley Creek State Park, in Media, PA. Media is the first Fair Trade town in the United States! The region is home to a number of people who are socially aware and responsible.
Awards
Prizes awarded to top male & female finisher in the 5K race, and male & female runners finishing 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the following age groups:
| 12 & under | 13-19 |
| 20-29 | 30-39 |
| 40-49 | 50-59 |
| 60+ |
Prizes will be given out to all participants 60 & over.
Directions to the venue (please do not use GPS or online maps)
The race will start/end at Pavilion 17 of Ridley Creek State Park. There are two park entrances, one off of Providence road and another off Rte 352. Once inside the park, there are signs guiding you to Pavilion 17. There is plenty of parking there.
From West Chester:
- PA Rte 3 East (West Chester Pike)
- Right PA Rte 352 South
- Left Gradyville Road (2nd light)
- Right at the first stop sign follow signs to Pavilion 17
From Philadelphia:
- 95 South
- I-476 North (Blue Rte)
- Exit #5 (U.S. Rte 1 South, Lima)
- PA Rte 252 North
- Left Providence Rd
- Left Gradyville Road (2nd light)
- Left at the first stop sign
- follow signs to Pavilion 17