FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What does Wesley Housing do?
Wesley Housing is a nonprofit (501c3) whose mission is to open doors to brighter futures for our most vulnerable community members by creating and operating healthy, supportive, stable affordable housing communities.
2. Who can participate?
Anyone! Wesley Housing's staff, families, friends, partners, supporters, and even our youth summer campers will all be there on race day.
3. Why are we doing this?
As an organization that is committed to caring for our community, this is another great opportunity to come together and to help raise funds in support of our summer camp.
4. What does someone get for participating?
Bragging rights for starters! In addition, we will provide customized Wesley Housing 5K t-shirts, bibs, and finishing medals on the day of the event for all participants.
5. Can I donate to my friends 5K page?
We absolutely encourage friends supporting one another. However, keep in mind the credit for the donation will go to the person who set up the giving page (not to the donor). This way, all funds donated on his/her page will count to the amount they have raised. This also ensures that no gifts are double counted.
6. What happens if someone doesn't raise their minimum of $200?
When the participant registers for the race, they must pre-authorize a charge on their card. We then have the option of charging the card on file after the race for the difference. For example, if someone raised $170, we have the option to charge the card $30.7. Can I finish a 5K?
If you're in decent health, the answer is yes. One of the reasons the event is a 5K (3.1miles) is so that we can have the broadest participant base possible. That makes the event more fun and raises money for our mission.
8. Do I need to run?
You can choose to walk OR run, whichever you prefer.
9. Is there a minimum amount of fundraising I need to do?
Yes. there is a low mandatory minimum fundraising level of $200. Most participants easily raise more and we know you can too. We provide you with the tools to make fundraising easy (your own web page, sample e-mail, social media integration, fundraising tips, etc.) Don't worry, we've got your back.10. Are there any awards given at the event?
Yes. In addition to finisher medals for all whom finish, there are awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as for the top three male and female finishers in each age group and the top three fundraisers in the entire event.
11.How much of the money raised goes to Wesley Housing?
100%
12. Is the event safe?
The event is permitted, licensed, and coordinated with municipal enforcement officials. As a precaution, there is always at least one ambulance and/or dedicated medical professionals on-site at the event.