Run for the Fatherless 5K
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Run for the Fatherless
The Run for the Fatherless is the fifth annual community race held on November 21, 2026 at Founders Park, 851 Hensley Ln, Wylie, TX 75098. The event raises funds for Hope for the Fatherless to support efforts in Ethiopia aimed at ending the orphan crisis. All funds raised are directed to programs that pursue family-based solutions such as reunification, kinship placement, domestic adoption, and small group homes.
The event includes a timed 5K with awards. Top finishers receive medals by category: overall male and female plus age groups 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 plus.
A 1 mile Fun Run is offered for younger participants. Registration fees apply and the Fun Run includes a discount for ages 11 and under at checkout.
Event information lists multiple community sponsors and shows participant numbers for the listed entry period. The description focuses on the race distances, award structure for the timed 5K, the charitable purpose in Ethiopia, and the event location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
