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Help & Hope 5K

Running for Mental Health

Help & Hope

Running for Mental Health

5K Run/Walk

Saturday, May 17, 2025

9:00 AM Start

All participants will receive a Help & Hope 5K Water Bottle!

First 25 people to register receive a Help & Hope 5K canvas tote bag!




Second Act | Scene 2 is a 501c3 organization that provides our less fortunate community members with high-quality counseling services at a reduced fee.

Compelled by love, we offer a safe, soothing environment where the underinsured affected by mental illness and troubled lives can find hope, healing and regeneration.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $40.49

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 13 – Mar 31
    2. $45.99
      Apr 1 – May 16

Race Details

Race will start and finish at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles.

Race Start: 9:00 AM

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up: 8:00 AM




Register early! Registration fees increase on April 1, 2025!

Second Act/Scene 2


Who We Are

Second Act | Scene 2 is a 501c3 organization that provides our less fortunate community members with high-quality counseling services at a reduced fee.


Race Course at LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve

Help & Hope 5K Course

LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve

Start and Finish at the Barn

99.8% Asphalt/.02% Grass


Three internal forest preserve loops led by lead bike


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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Event schedule

  • Sat, May 17, 2025 8:30 AM - Race Day registration opens
  • Sat, May 17, 2025 9:00 AM - 5K Race Start!

Contact information

Event contact
Amy Bennett
Phone
630-232-7770
Website
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