Fountain Valley’s third-largest employer is once again inviting residents from throughout Orange County to step up to fight childhood cancer.
The ninth annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels Family Fun Run 5K and 10K is Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. The event benefits Children’s Hospital of Orange County in support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Hyundai Hope On Wheels is a nonprofit organization that supports pediatric cancer research. Fundraising races are held throughout the country; the Fountain Valley event is the only Hope On Wheels race in Orange County.
Hyundai — which has its corporate headquarters in Fountain Valley — along with its U.S. dealers, created Hyundai Hope On Wheels in 1998. From the sale of every new vehicle, a donation is made to fight cancer.
To date, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has raised more than $145 million for cancer research at children’s hospitals across the nation.
Along with the fun runs, Sunday’s event will include a vendor village, music and food. Activities will begin at 7 a.m. with registration and the opening of the vendor village. A 7:30 a.m. morning stretch will be followed by a pre-race ceremony at 7:45 a.m.
The Kids Fun Run starts at 7:55 a.m. Start time for the 10K is 8 a.m., while the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. An awards ceremony is planned for 9:45 a.m.
Cost is $35 to enter the 5K; $50 for the 10K. If your business or organization wants to put together a team, there are various group rates based on the number of team members and the race distance you choose.
Additionally, if you aren’t available to run but would like to support the cause, you may want to consider being a “Virtual Runner.” Your registration fee will go directly to Hyundai Hope On Wheels.
For more information on registration and sponsorship, visit hyundaihopeonwheels.org
The Fountain Valley Sports Park is at 16400 Brookhurst St.