Hope Church Invites Locals to 'Run, Walk, Waddle' For Camp Ojibway

From fishing and paddle boating to singing and skits, Hope Presbyterian Church's Camp Ojibway is a summer destination for many church members as well as many non-parishioners.

And while the church underwrites the majority of the costs to put the camp on, a team of faithful members are once again organizing a to raise more funds on May 18.

Hope has run Camp Ojibway in Eden Valley, MN since the summer of 1959, welcoming both young and old camp-goers to the 3.25-acre refuge. The 5K event helps cover general costs and programming needs at the camp, as well as a scholarship fund to help those who can’t afford to go.

To date, more than $40,000 has been raised through the 5K run. 2013 marks the fourth year of the race.

What you need to know about the race

Where: Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132 Portland Ave. S. Richfield

When: The 5K run begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, and the kids fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration opens at 8 a.m.

How much: The registration fee is $25 through May 12, and $30 between May 13 and race day.

How to register: zapevent.com/listactivities.aspx?eventid=3418

Other details: *aThe 5K is not chip timed, Prizes are awarded to the top finishers, the participant with the most sponsorship, most friends invited to the event, and farthest distance traveled to participate in the race. All participants receive a t-shirt. There will also be a hospitality hub at the finish line, as well as activities for kids.

Click here to see a map of the course.

For more information or to register for the events, go to hope-pc.org/camp.

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Related:

• Hope Church 5K Raises $10K For Camp Ojibway

Editor's Note: The race is not chipped time, as previously reported. However, it will be a timed event.

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