SpoKenya Run

Join us for a 7K run/walk! Help Spring of Hope continue providing clean water and spiritual growth in Kenya! 

 

WIN MONEY FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL!

 

For the 10th year, CAL Cars is offering the CAL Cup for the SpoKenya Run/Walk 7K. The winning team gets a $1,000 Grand Prize, their high school immortalized on the CAL Cup, and will hold the CAL cup for the entire year at their school!

 

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How to earn points:

On your registration simply denote which high school you are representing for the race.
A High School must have a minimum of 15 registered participants for your high school to qualify for the $1,000 grand prize.
Any High School athlete, student, coach, alumni, faculty or staff can sign up for the Spokenya Run for their high school. On your registration simply denote which high school you are representing for the race.

 

Only high school aged runners between the ages of 14-18 can earn points for placing in the top 3 for their age group. However, coaches, alumni, faculty and staff of the high school can contribute by earning 2 points for their High School by simply registering for the event. A High School must have a minimum of 15 registered participants for your high school to qualify for the $1,000 grand prize.

 

2pts for each person registered for your school
6pts for each for third place boy and girl
8pts for each for second place boy and girl
10pts for each for first place boy and girl

 

Start / Finish Location: 

LifeCenter Spokane (1202 N Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224)

 

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Course:

The 7k course will start running along Government Way heading north until turning right onto the Centennial Trail. Runners will follow the trail east toward TJ Meenach bridge. On the return runners will follow Elliott Dr. through SFCC campus back to Government Way and then LifeCenter Church.

 

***DUE TO AN ONGOING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, THIS YEARS COURSE WILL BE 0.2 MILES LONGER THAN NORMAL

 

 

Live Race Results

The live race will be timed by Negative Split Event Timing with chip timing. Each participant bib will contain a timing chip stuck to the back of the bib. The timing chip will record your start and finish times based on when you cross the timing mats. Please make sure your bib number is visible and on the outermost layer of your clothing and facing forward to guarantee the best chip reads while crossing our mats. Similarly, your bib number is used for photo identification for your race photos.

Spring of Hope International:

Spring of Hope International (SOHI) is a 501.C3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving living conditions and promoting Christian spiritual growth among the poorest-of the-poor in rural Kenya.

 

SOHI was founded in 2004 by native Kenyan, David Opap, who, being raised in the area, has an intimate first-hand knowledge of the region, culture, and challenges facing these people. Since its inception, SOHI has partnered with hard-working people in this rural Kenyan community empowering them to improve their living conditions. Our approach covers four areas of basic human needs.

 

What We Are Doing:

The first half of 2024 has been incredible! After 20 years engaged in transformation work in the region where I grew up, we are starting to see a glimpse of hope and lasting change. People have experienced a mindset change and have hope for their future. God has remained faithful as we continue to train farmers, pastors, facilitate child sponsorship, provide life-saving clean water and lead families to know God and follow Him daily.

 

We continue to be engaged in God’s mission in this small corner of the world. A lot is going on and thank you very much for being part of what God is doing in my community. All of us can be a change agent if we are willing. Each year the funds raised at the Spokenya Race provide clean drinking water through a specific project! 

 

SpoKenya lets runners choose to carry water on their heads – Kenyan style. Finish the last 100 meters of the race with a bucket of water on top of your head. This is how women and girls in Kenya must transport all of the family’s water. Walk in their shoes across the finish line.

 

 

Registration Includes:

• 7K Run/Walk Race
• Festivities

 

Pricing:

• 03/01/25 - 05/05/25: $35
• 05/06/25  - 06/30/25: $40
• 07/01/25 - 07/19/25: $45

 

Add a soft feel shirt only $10 (order early before we sell out!)

 

Packet Pick-up:

Packet pick-up will be available inside LifeCenter Church race morning starting at 6:30am.  Please arrive plenty early to allow enough time to get your packet and  attach your bib number to you. 

 

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Race Start Location:

Life Center Spokane (1202 N Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224)

 

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Race Start:

8:00am

 

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Parking:

There is plenty of parking available in the north parking lot at LifeCenter Church.

 

 

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Race Schedule:

6:30am - Packet pick-up open to public
7:45am - Packet pick-up / late registration closes
7:50am - National Anthem / Prayer
8:00am - Race Start
9:30am - Awards Ceremony

 

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Awards:

9:30am - Awards Ceremony

Awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall.

Age group awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Age Groups: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over

7K: Finisher Shirt