10th Anniversary 5K Spirit Run!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 8am
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual 5K Spirit Run to benefit the Holy Spirit Catholic School Resource Program and Expanded Services. Holy Spirit School supports students with mild to moderate disabilities requiring resource assistance in the areas of ADHD, autism, dyslexia, intellectual disabilities, and other special needs.
The annual 5K Spirit Run is an important funding source for making inclusive Catholic education accessible to children with special needs at Holy Spirit School. Proceeds from this event assist with additional costs required for licensed special education professionals, continuous professional development for our staff, and classroom materials.
Register Today!
Get family and friends together and register to participate! All 5K participants will receive a FREE t-shirt if registered by midnight on April 28th.
- 15 years and older: $30
- Under 15 years old: $25
- Under 5 years old: Free!
*Register by April 1st for an early bird discount of $5 per registrant!
Become a Sponsor!
We can achieve our financial goal with the support of our community through sponsorships and donations. Your generosity will help cover the cost of the events, allowing the profits from race registrations to benefit Holy Spirit School’s Resource Program and Expanded Services directly. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please click HERE.
Volunteer!
We need course marshals to cheer our runners and direct them along the route. No experience necessary! Please contact Mrs. Sue Gibbons sgibbons@holyspiritflames.org.
FAQs
What is the Spirit Run?
The Spirit Run started in 2016 to raise funds to support the Holy Spirit School Resource Program. Each year, rain or shine, families from the school and parish gather together as one community to celebrate a culture of inclusion.
What is the role of the Resource Program?
The Resource Program team includes four full-time licensed resource teachers, two full-time and two part-time paraprofessionals, a certified reading specialist, and the school counselor. We proudly offer SLP services and social groups through our partnership with Milestone Pediatric Group. The program provides academic support for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual disabilities, and other special needs, in an academically inclusive Catholic environment. Reading teachers are dedicated to early intervention and provide small group and 1:1 reading instruction for struggling readers.
Why is inclusive education important?
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge has called for a more inclusive community and challenges Catholics to be more inclusive of people with special needs. Holy Spirit School has been a leader in inclusive academic education in our diocese for many years due to our Resource Program’s services. The grant we receive from Porto Charities and the money we raise from our 5K Spirit Run help us answer the Bishop’s call for inclusion.
What time does the race start?
The race will begin at 8:00 am. If you have not received your race bib, please allow 45 minutes for the check-in process.
Is the race timed?
Yes, we use Commonwealth Timing Company.
Is the race certified?
No, the course is not a certified 5K race.
