Promise 5K Run and Fun Walk 2023

Join us for our 1st Promise 5K Run and Fun Walk on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM at the West Reading Playground.  All of the proceeds from the event will support Family Promise of Berks County.  Our mission is to help families and youth experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

LOCATION:  West Reading Playground.  Regist./ number pickup opens at 7:00 a.m.  5k starts at 8:00 a.m., 1 Mile Fun Walk at 8:45 a.m.

COURSE: ROLLING TERRAIN, course on mostly shaded streets. Course will start at the West Reading Playground and continue through surrounding neighborhoods.
Clock at finish, refreshments, mile splits, instant results.  Rain or shine.  No refunds or mailed awards.

AWARDS: 5K: Separate awards for the Overall Top male and female Finisher plus: 14 & under: 3M, 3F 15-19: 3M, 3F 20-29: 3M, 3F 30-39:3M, 3F 40-49: 3M, 3F 50-59: 3M, 3F 60-69: 3M, 3F 70+: 1M, 1F

ENTRY:  5k: $25 if postmarked by Friday, August 4, 2023 incl. guaranteed t-shirt.  Afterwards, incl. race day, $30 (shirt not guaranteed).  1 Mile Fun Walk: Ages 8 & Under Free with Paying adult. For 9 – 13 y.o.: $5 (no shirt included for 13 & unders); 14 y.o. and over: $25 if postmarked by August 4, 2023, incl. t-shirt.  Afterwards, inc. day of race, $30 (shirt not guaranteed).

Note: Participants of both the 5k & fun walk must enter twice.

Optional Online Registration also available at www.pretzelcitysports.com
(Nominal processing fee applies, closes at midnight, the Wed. of race week)

RACE DIRECTOR:  José Joel Delgado, email josejoeldelgado@gmail.com or Alicia Hoffmaster, email AHoffmaster@familypromiseofberks.org / phone: 610-373-3323 x 104. More info at www.FamilyPromiseofBerks.org

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO “Family Promise of Berks County”
MAIL CHECK & FORM BELOW TO: ATT: Alicia Hoffmaster / Family Promise of Berks County 325 N 5th St. Reading, PA 19601

Download Registration Form here

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Want to support the event? Become a Sponsor

Promise Run 2023 Sponsorship Levels


Walker ($250)
✔ Sponsor listed on event web page and recognized on social media
✔ Sponsor verbally recognized during event kick-off
✔ Small logo on back of Promise Run t-shirt

Jogger ($500)
✔ Sponsor listed on event web page and recognized on social media
✔ Sponsor verbally recognized during event kick-off
✔ Medium logo on back of Promise Run t-shirt

Runner ($1,000)
✔ Sponsor listed on event web page and recognized on social media
✔ Sponsor verbally recognized during event kick-off
✔ Largest logo on back of Promise Run t-shirt
✔ Company banner on display at the event
✔ Privilege to address the crowd at the start of the Promise Run

Sprinter ($2,000)
✔ Sponsor listed on event web page and recognized on social media
✔ Sponsor verbally recognized during event kick-off
✔ Largest logo on back of Promise Run t-shirt
✔ Company banner on display at the event
✔ Privilege to address the crowd at the end of the Promise Run/Event Sponsor

For inquiries about the sponsorship and other ways in which you can support our
mission, please contact Alicia Hoffmaster at
ahoffmaster@familypromiseofberks.org or 610-373-3323 x104