Church to host Derby's B.E.S.T. 5K Run, Mile Walk in May

DERBY - Walnut Hill Community Church, at the corner of Smith and Ninth streets, is hosting Derby’s B.E.S.T. 5K Run/Mile Walk May 5.

Since its inception four years ago, this event has raised nearly $20,000 in funding for projects requested by teachers and administrators, that enriched, enhanced, and improved the educational experience of more than 1,500 students in the Derby Public Schools helping to Better Empower the Students and Teachers in Derby Public Schools to succeed.

Walt Mayhew, Pastor, Walnut Hill Community Church’s Valley Campus, explained the church’s involvement.
“Jesus told us to love God and love our neighbor," he said. "We also know the special place children had in Jesus' heart. So this event is a wonderful way for us to live out our faith and look to make our community a better place to live, work, and play.”

The race committee is promoting the event district-wide encouraging students and their families to register to participate in support of the event.
Committee members are also asking businesses in the community to join in the cause as sponsors to help defray the cost of the event in order to maximize the money that can be used to impact the education of Derby students. “Over the past years, we’ve made a difference, but there is still much to be done in order to maximize the impact for the students. throughout the district,” Mayhew said.

The Derby’s B.E.S.T. 5K Run/Walk will step off May 5 on the Derby Greenway starting on the industrial park access road behind BJs, at 20 Division St.
Check in on race day begins at 8 a.m.

The Fun Run begins for younger children begins at 8:30 a.m., while the 5K Run & Mile Walk start at 9 a.m.

Awards with be presented to the top finishers overall and by age group.

A free post-race raffle will be held and post-race refreshments will be served.

To register, sponsor, or for more information, visit www.derbysbest.org.

This is a press release from Walt Mayhew, Pastor, Walnut Hill Community Church.