About this event
Race For Hope is a fund raising road race for Hope Gardens & Zoo. Next race is Sunday, Sept 29, 2013. Registration opens Aug 28, 2013.
Mission
As the first road race to be held in the Hope Gardens & Zoo, the Race For Hope 5K encourages healthy living, awareness of our environment and national pride -- all while having fun with like-minded people.
Description
Race For Hope 5K is a fun and healthy way for Jamaicans to contribute to the refurbishment of the Hope Gardens & Zoo. An initiative of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) and Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF), all funds raised by the 5K run are used to support the needs of Jamaica’s historic icon for open green spaces, fauna, flora and wildlife. The Nature Preservation Foundation is currently undertaking a massive overhaul of the physical infrastructure and technological make-up of the Zoo in order to make the environment friendlier for the animals and more comfortable for visitors to enjoy. General information The Race For Hope 5K is held every last Sunday in September and is listed on the JAAA annual road race calendar. The event is open to runners and walkers of all abilities and experience levels.