Hebron Color Run

Run for Stacy: A Community 5K

We’ve known Stacy as a helper, a good neighbor, a loyal friend — and our favorite “cake therapist.” She’s the kind of person who quietly shows up for others without ever asking for anything in return.

In June 2025, Stacy was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Since then, her world has shifted overnight. She is no longer able to work, and her focus is now fully on treatment, rest, and spending meaningful time with the people she cares about most.

This 5K is our opportunity to return her kindness.

Why We’re Running

The purpose of this fundraiser is simple: to surround Stacy with tangible support and relieve the financial pressure that comes with serious illness. Proceeds from the race will help cover medical insurance costs and ongoing living expenses, allowing her savings to stretch further during treatment.

Every step taken on race day represents encouragement.

Every registration, donation, and sponsorship represents love in action.

More Than a Race

This isn’t just about miles — it’s about community.

It’s about showing up the same way Stacy has shown up for so many others.

It’s about standing together in a season that is heavy, choosing hope, generosity, and action.

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or donate, you are helping carry the load.

Because when life gets hard — when the diagnosis is heavy and the road ahead is uncertain — tough things matter.

And how we respond to them matters even more.

This is one of those moments.

Tough matters.

And so does Stacy.

Let’s run for her.

8th Annual MSJ 5K

Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:30 am

Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH

Join us on a Saturday, 9/26 for a 5K Run or Walk through Mount St. Joseph University and surrounding campus.

Official MSJ website:

http://msj.edu/msj5k

Course:

5 Kilometer course winds through the campus of the Mount St. Joseph University and the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse.

Divisions:

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and over 80

Awards Recognition:

Overall Male and Female winners and Top male and female performers in each age category will receive an award.

Pre-Race activities:

Pre-race music and entertainment starting at 8:00 a.m.

Post Race Celebration:

Immediately following the race, refreshments, stretching, massage and entertainment will be available

Entry Fee:

Adults 18-64:

$30

Youth 17 and under, Seniors 65 and over, MSJ Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni

$20

Registration includes chip timing, T-shirt, awards, and pre/post events. After 9/3/26, T-shirts are included while supplies last.

T-Shirts:

All participants registered before September 3rd will receive a commemorative race t-shirt with their registration. You must be signed up prior to 9/3/26 to be guaranteed a shirt. Registrations after 9/3/26 will receive a shirt while supplies last.

Note: All registrations are to be done online including race day.

No Sweat Option:

Can't make it to the race? You can still support the event by choosing the "No Sweat Option". We will include a race t-shirt with your registration (while supplies last) as a Thank You for your support.

Early Check in and Packet Pick up:

Thursday, September 24th 11:00-1:00 in Quad near Seton Center Lobby

Friday, September 25th 4:00-6:00 in Quad near Seton Center Lobby

Race Day Check in and Packet Pick up:

7:30 am - 8:15 am at Upper East Lot.

Register online:

All registrations are to be done online. Online registration will be available through race day.

Results:

Final results will be posted online here and at the race.

Location:

5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH 45233

Coordinates:

39.095862, -84.639067

For more information:

contact:

Christy Heinrich

513-244-4519

Christina.heinrich@msj.edu

Event Details:

packet pick-up: Hebron Lutheran Church on Race Day (Starting at 7:30am)

Proceeds will all go to Recovery from Addiction.

Divisions and Prices:

cost. $40 no T-shirt $55 with Tech T-shirt. Price increases September 1st to $45

Goodie bags will also be given out at packet pick-up

Some info will be on our church website www.hebronlutheran.org

Questions? sonya@hebronlutheran.org or kathybowmanmusic@hebronlutheran.org