Poppy`s Purpose 5K
Date
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Run or walk the Poppy's Purpose 5K to support parents with children in the NICU at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital, offering love and care.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- For a Cause
For a CauseThe Poppy's Purpose 5K supports an organization dedicated to assisting parents with children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital. Founded by parents whose daughter Poppy had a NICU stay, the organization aims to provide comfort and support to families during a challenging time. This 3.1-mile run offers a meaningful way to contribute to a compassionate cause, helping ensure all parents receive care and love while their child is in the NICU.
What to expect
- Participate in a 3.1-mile run or walk.
- Support families with children in the NICU.
- Race day packet pick-up and start in the morning.
Standout details
- Supports NICU families
- Partners with ProMedica Children's Hospital
- Founded by parents with personal experience
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Race Day Packet Pick-up: 8:00 - 9:00 AM Race Start Time: 9:00 AM Poppy`s Purpose is an organization that partners with ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It was started by two parents who`s daughter Poppy, had a NICU stay last June.
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While there they were loved on by many friends and family, but what they realized was not every set of parents have the same support system. They designed Poppy`s Purpose to love on all parents while their child is staying in the NICU.