Riders, Runners Race for Great Cause

On Presidents’ Day Monday, The Equestrian Aid Foundation hosted their third annual Strides for Hope 5K walk / run in Wellington, Florida. One of the many things we love about running and racing is the amazing ability it has to bring together the community for a fun and active morning to benefit an incredible cause. This superbly organized equestrian-centric event brought out riders and runners alike with an abundance of smiles, energy and enthusiasm. With hundreds registered at all ages, levels and abilities, including many in awesome costumes, the atmosphere was supercharged and electric. 10/10 highly recommend this race and looking forward to running it again next year.

Some of the race highlights, and there were many, include:

• Great communication prior to, up to and after the event

• Seamless packet pickup that includes a morning-of option

• Awesome participant shirt and great finisher medal

• Fun, happy community-centric atmosphere

• Super inspiring, eye-catching, motivational mile markers

• Wonderful on-course support and post-race treats

• Phenomenal photography and great social media posts and presence

• On-time start (runners LOVE this!)

• Pre-race organized group stretching

• Well organized with incredibly kind and responsive team

• Great turnout with ~400 registered

• Fun, fun, fun!!!!!