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Run to Jesus 5K Run, walk, or roll to the finish—where you can choose to be baptized and continue your run to Jesus!

Honoring Team Bernard Prince's vision to inspire hope and healing through faith, diversity, and the strength of ALL abilities! The Races
Join us as we continue the legacy of Team Bernard Prince by running to inspire HOPE. Bernard shared his vision, “I want to put on a race to help people that are broken, that have been through trauma.” This event celebrates FAITH, DIVERSITY, and the resilience of

ALL ABILITIES and ALL PEOPLE. Choose your race:
● 5K Run / Walk / Roll
● 1 Mile Run / Walk / Roll
● Kids Fun Run / Walk / Roll

Worship Music
Enjoy live worship music at Centennial Plaza before, during, and after the races. The performances will feature talented local artists, led by Jay Secrest of Perry Christian Church, creating an uplifting and spiritual atmosphere throughout the event. Baptism Opportunity
Following the race, we invite you to take part in an outdoor baptism. Inspired by Bernard’s favorite shirt, which read, “Heaven is my Home, I’m just Here Recruiting,” this unique experience reflects his dream of making baptism accessible to everyone who feels called to commit their life to Jesus. The Backstory
Team Bernard Prince was born from a heartfelt conversation in 2022 during a Physical Therapy session. Bernard, battling Kugelberg Welander Syndrome, expressed his dream of becoming a runner and declared, “I’m going to run 10,000 miles as soon as I get to Heaven!”

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Together we run to inspire HOPE.

When this group comes together in the name of Christ big things happen! Gifted, Jesus-loving musicians and tech experts ...
19/07/2026

When this group comes together in the name of Christ big things happen! Gifted, Jesus-loving musicians and tech experts from Perry Christian Church and Alliance Friends Church brought church to Canton Centennial Plaza on an early Saturday morning and now they’re doing it again with their churches this morning! Thank you! 💜🧡
High energy! Higher praise! God is in this place!

18/07/2026
18/07/2026

Now that we caught our breath, enjoy just a few of our favorite moments from today’s Run to Jesus race for Refuge of Hope in memory of Bernard Prince!
Thanks to our Praise and Worship team, Ministry partners, sponsors, volunteers, racers, organizers, and cheerleaders! So many more to share as pictures keep coming!

Refuge of Hope
Run to Jesus 5K

18/07/2026
Tomorrow's the day and you might be wondering about the start. We spoke with the health department about the air quality...
17/07/2026

Tomorrow's the day and you might be wondering about the start. We spoke with the health department about the air quality and are optimistic that conditions will significantly improve before race time tomorrow morning.

We recognize the concerns of our racers and respect the choice you feel is best for you. Join us in praying for improved conditions locally and for those greatly affected in Canada.

2 more days runners!! The smoke is supposed to clear out by then, too!Packet pickup today til 6:30 at Aultman Tusc, 2615...
16/07/2026

2 more days runners!! The smoke is supposed to clear out by then, too!

Packet pickup today til 6:30 at Aultman Tusc, 2615 Tuscarawas St W Canton (across the street for the main hospital).

Cant make it today? Stop by the table by the main stage Saturday morning before the race.

There’s still time to sign up for the Kids Dash, 1-Mile, and 5K. Registration will remain open until 8AM on Saturday.

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Canton/RunToJesusK

Please join us in celebrating our two 2026 athlete Run to Jesus 5K Champions:  Meet Robert Moorman and Charley Baldwin! ...
12/07/2026

Please join us in celebrating our two 2026 athlete Run to Jesus 5K Champions:
Meet Robert Moorman and Charley Baldwin! Robert and Charley will be racing as a visible expression that God loves ALL people ALL abilities! Both athletes are from Canton and have powerful testimonies, please come to support them, race, roll, and worship alongside us! 

Congrats to Team Bernard Prince, Robert and Charlie for finishing the Jackson Glow Run! Good luck to all the runners par...
02/07/2026

Congrats to Team Bernard Prince, Robert and Charlie for finishing the Jackson Glow Run! Good luck to all the runners participating in the YMCA 4th of July race! Keep drinking water and while you’re cooling in the AC, get signed up for the Run to Jesus before the 4th and save! ❤️🤍💙

Bernard would be so proud of our athletes!! Please join me in celebrating Charley and Robert!

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