The Homeward Bound 5K Run and Walk raises awarness for the homeless members of our community. Since it began in 2003, Homeward Bound has raised more than $3 million for over 100 affordable housing and homeless service providers across the state, making it Indiana's largest grassroots fundraiser. Benefiting agencies include the Center for Homeless, Hannah's House, Hope Ministries, Robinson Community Learning Center and the St. Joseph County Bridges Out of Poverty.
This year's top finisher was Justin Kowalski with a time of 17:23.
14-year old Paul Ferguson was the RCLC winner, with an official 25:32 time.
For many of the kids from Robsinson, Homeward Bound was their first 5K. MRA member Bruce Wilson stayed back to help steer the tail runners back on track and help them through the finish line.
MRA member, Kris Arizmendi also volunteered her efforts coordinating the race, and specifically running the chip timer with her husband. Kris is the volunteer coordinator of the after school Tutoring Program at RCLC, so her efforts were focused on preparation of the race as well as training for a half marathon in early May. We can't wait to cheer her on then, and thank her for all her time and commitment volunteering for this event.
A total of 42 runners registered for the 5K Run—including the youngest competitor, 8-year old Lydia Zeller, but dozens more participated in the 5K walk/run. The South Bend Silverhawks even lead the dynamic warm ups and stretches, giving the youth and young at heart a great start to the morning.
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