Annual Impact The Cause
5K Run and 2 Mile Fun Walk
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. Event will occur rain or shine!
TO REGISTER FOR THE 2024 IMPACT THE CAUSE EVENT, PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW IN RED.
*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT IMPACT SPORTS AND FITNESS AT 785-263-3888 or STOP BY 418 N. BROADWAY IN ABILENE.
Impact the Cause will be an annual 5K Run and 2 Mile Fun Walk in Abilene, Kansas. It is hosted by Impact Sports & Fitness, 418 N. Broadway.
You can pre-register ONLINE HERE
*** PACKET/SHIRT PICK UP IS THURSDAY, OCT. 3rd & FRIDAY, OCT. 4th, IN THE FRONT LOBBY OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN ABILENE FROM 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pre-registration: $30, includes Impact the Cause long-sleeved T-shirt.
Race day registration: $35, Impact the Cause T-shirt not guaranteed ($2 added if you require XXL size shirt).
5K Run
The Impact the Cause 5K
The run will begin at 8 a.m. A medal will be awarded to each male and female 5K finisher for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group.
2 Mile Fun Walk
The walk will begin at 8 a.m. (immediately following the start of the 5K). Noncompetitive – just come out for a walk in beautiful downtown Abilene and help a good cause! BRING THE FAMILY!
FREE kids’ races starting at 8:45 a.m.
There’s a 100 Yard race for kindergarten & under, Down the Block race for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, and the Around the Block race for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
What is Impact the Cause?
Impact the Cause is a 5k Run and 2-Mile Fun Walk event that will help fund any and all community causes supported by Memorial Health Foundation. The 2024 event will fund the General Public Transportation Fund, to assist patients in getting to ANY healthcare appointments, and the purchasing of playground equipment at the walking trail near Memorial Hospital. Impact the Cause is hosted by Impact Sports and Fitness, 418 N. Broadway, in downtown Abilene, Kansas.
Where do the funds raised go?
Funds raised from Impact the Cause are designated to support community organizations/groups, funds, and projects. The funds will be distributed by Memorial Health Foundation.
2024 Major Corporate Sponsors
Other Impact the Cause Events
- Children’s Face Painting
Look for the booth–children can get a little face art done free of charge! Provided by the Abilene High School cheerleaders.
- “Non-Participant” But Would Like to Help the Cause
Can’t participate, but want to help a good cause? Just pre-register as a participant in the 2Mile Fun Walk, and receive an Impact the Cause t-shirt!
OR
***If you don’t want a shirt but would still like to make a donation, in any amount to this wonderful cause, you may do so online, via PayPal, using this address to send your donation to: foundation@mhsks.org
You may also mail your donation, with a check made out to “Impact the Cause”, to:
Memorial Health Foundation, 511 NE. 10th St., Abilene, KS 67410.
OR – drop off your donation at Impact Sports & Fitness, 418 N. Broadway, in Abilene. - Breakfast
Breakfast will be available for purchase from the Abilene High School FCCLA culinary class. ALL PROCEEDS will go to the FCCLA organization at Abilene High School.
***OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, even if not participating in the race or walk.
5K Race
2 Mile Fun Walk Route
Start and finish at Impact Sports and Fitness, 418 N. Broadway, Abilene, Kansas.
2 Mile Fun Walk Directions
Begin walking south on N. Broadway
Turn right onto NW 3rd St., continue west
Turn right onto Pine Street, continue north
Turn right onto NW 8th St., continue east
NW 8th Street becomes NW 7th St., continue east
Turn right onto N. Broadway, continue south
Return to Impact Sports and Fitness – You’re Finished!
2024 Corporate Sponsors
American Legion Riders Post 39
Bennington State Bank
DK Specialties
Family Eye Care of Abilene
Foster Construction
Hoffman Construction
Pinnacle Bank
Russell Stover Chocolates
Solomon State Bank
Tri-County Insurance – Ranae Veal Agency, Julie Bartley Agency
2024 Sponsors
Impact the Cause Sponsors
Want to promote your business at a popular event and help a good cause?
Become a sponsor for Impact the Cause!
- $500+ Major Corporate Sponsor Level
- Your business logo on the back of the Impact the Cause T-shirt
- Your business logo listed on all advertising for the event
- Your business logo on the Impact the Cause website
- Your business card/flyer/giveaway – picked up by participants on packet pick-up day
- Sponsorship money due by August 9, 2024.
- $250+ Corporate Sponsor Level
- Your business name on the back of the Impact the Cause T-shirt
- Your business name listed on all advertising for the event
- Your business name on the Impact the Cause website
- Your business card/flyer/giveaway – picked up by participants on packet pick-up day
- Sponsorship money due by August 9, 2024.
- $100+ Sponsor Level
- Your business name on the back of the Impact the Cause T-shirt
- Your business name on the Impact the Cause website
- Sponsorship money due by August 9, 2024.
- Sponsor a Corporate Team
Businesses sponsoring a corporate team pay the entry fee for a number of their employees. This is a way to encourage health and fitness for your employees as well as promote your business. We encourage corporate teams to ‘wear their colors’ in support of their sponsoring business. Those who sponsor up to $500 or $250 in race entry fees will reap the benefits of Major Corporate or Corporate Sponsorship.