Night of Hope
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Night of Hope
Night of Hope is the fifth annual evening of running and community remembrance on August 22, 2026, at Westerville North High School Cross Country Course and McCann Stadium in Westerville, Ohio. The event uses the cross country course for the longer races and the stadium track for the family run.
- 5K Run/Walk on the cross country course
- 1 Mile Walk on the cross country course
- 0.25 Mile Family Fun Run on the stadium track
The evening promotes mental health awareness and honors the lives of people lost to suicide. Mental health partner organizations will be on site to share information about services and resources.
This year the top overall male, female, and non-binary finishers will receive awards. All funds raised will support Westerville Education Challenge initiatives in Westerville City Schools, including Hope Squad at all high schools and middle schools, RoX, WEB (Where Everyone Belongs), Twinkle's Care, student scholarships, and Parent Prep. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.