Hope and Healing Place Hosts its 15th Annual Half Marathon

AMARILLO, Texas - March 18, 2024 - PRLog -- The Hope & Healing Place (HHP) invites one and all to come and run the distance and help others along their healing journey, by participating in the 2024 Hope and Healing Half Marathon Race and Relay. Join us at Amarillo National Bank Plaza 1 (4th and Polk) on Saturday, May 11, from 7:00 AM (5-hour limit). This popular track and field certified course is timed by Gabe Walker's "It's about Timing" and whisks our runners through scenic downtown and historic Oliver Eakle and Woflin neighborhoods, past parks, and through central Amarillo.

"The Hope & Healing Place helps individuals navigate the "new normal" of life after the death of significant individuals in their lives. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood, improving self-esteem and cognitive function. It makes sense to use a half marathon as a way to raise funds and awareness of our programs to the community while providing an opportunity to improve the health and well-being of those who enjoy running. Join us in celebrating memories of what used to be with the hope of a life well lived." - Candice Kirkpatrick, Executive Director of The Hope & Healing Place

Details:

• What: The Hope and Healing Place 15th Annual Half Marathon
• When: Saturday, May 11th at 7:00am (5-hour limit)
• Where: Amarillo National Bank Plaza 1 (4th and Polk)
• Cost: $70 minimum, price depends on registration type: individual runner, 2-person relay, or 4-person relay
• Registration is open until 4pm on May 10th, there will be no day of registrations
• To get registered visit - https://bit.ly/HOPE_2024Marathon (https://bit.ly/HOPE_2024Marathon?fbclid=IwAR2eqyJj-7Gu8h0...)

We extend our gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose support makes events like these possible.

Sponsors:

• Presenting Sponsor: Axigent
• Starting line and Finish line Sponsors: Baptist Community Services, Sims Architects, United, Nobox Creative, and Amarillo National Bank

We are still looking for Aid Station Sponsors, Volunteers, and Mile Marker Sponsors. If you're interested in being a sponsor, volunteering, or donating please contact Cakki at either development@hhpamarillo.org or (806) 371-8998 ext 3.

Awards will be given out after the race and runners need to be present to receive their awards for Best Female Overall, Best Male Overall, Top 2-Person Relay, and Top 4-Person Relay.

HHP is the sole grief center offering services in the Texas Panhandle, and we do not charge for our services. Fundraisers like the "HHP Half Marathon" are vital to our continued support of the community. To learn more about HHP and the event, visit our Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/7508524955848289) or contact Cakki Wall at 806-371-8998 Ext. 3.

Address: 3440 Bell St, Amarillo, TX 79109  Website: www.hhpamarillo.org