The Hope & Healing Place 3rd Annual Half Marathon on Sunday, May 12th, 2013 (Mothers Day) was a success! Hundreds of runners participated in the run, both in support of HHP and in remembrance of loved ones. A big thanks to our supporters, volunteers, runners, walkers, joggers and skippers. 

We look forward to our 4th Annual Half Marathon in a year, so start your training now. And don't forget to come by and visit us at The Hope & Healing Place for a tour (1721 S. Tyler) and for more information about our services, volunteer opportunities and more.

AT 5AM on Monther's day our course volunteers began marking the 13.1 mile course.
At 6:00AM both runners and event  volunteers began arriving at the Start/Finish area at Amarillo National Bank. 
At 6:30AM Amarillo Police officers and Potter traffic volunteers begin going over the course intersections and how to keep our runners and walkers safe.
At 7:00AM we celebrate who runners and families, short prayer of thankfulness, and "Runners Start" is yelled.
At 8:15 the first male crosses the Finish line. About 8:40 the first woman crosses the Finish line. 
We cheer each finisher along with their family and friends. 
Some finish strong......Others are weary but determined. Our 4 massage tables are full and helping sore muscles.
At 9:30 we call out award winners by age, gender, run category of individual, 2 person, or 4 person team. 
Winners receive HHP birdhouses painted by our children and volunteers. HHP birdhouses are of high value to our runners and their children.
By 10:30 all but our last walkers are finished and volunteers are tearing down the event. 
At 10:31 our event volunteers are already planning Mother's Day Half Marathon 2014!!!