About the Lydia’s Run 5K
Lydia’s Run 5K is more than just a race—it’s a community-driven fundraiser supporting the life-changing work of Lydia’s House of Hope. Every step you take helps empower single women and women with children who are overcoming homelessness, addiction, domestic violence, and generational trauma.
All proceeds from this event go directly to our 365-day transitional living program, which provides safe housing, trauma-informed care, mental health services, life skills classes, and so much more. We receive no State or Federal funding, so community support is vital to continue our mission of moving families from homelessness to wholeness.
By running, walking, or volunteering you’re not just showing up for a 5K—you’re investing in real hope and lasting change.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Lydia’s Run 5K!
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: 120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH (Behind St. Martin’s Church)
Sign up: Volunteer Here
HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS
- Professional Photographer
Capture the day! Get photo credit and the potential to work future events. - Route Directors
Guide runners at turns along the 5K route. Hold signs, cheer them on, and bring a friend! - Parking Lot Assistants (Ages
16–80)
Help direct traffic and parking. Safety vests provided. - Truck or Box Truck Drivers
Lend your vehicle to help transport supplies. Needed from 6:30am–1:00pm.
MEDIUM PRIORITY NEEDS
- Set-Up Crew (7:00am–9:00am)
Set up tents, tables, decorations, and get us race-ready! - Clean-Up Crew (12:30pm–1:00pm)
Pack away supplies and help break down after the fun. - Hydration Station Workers
Hand out water to runners at one of two water stops—and cheer them on!
LOW PRIORITY NEEDS
- T-Shirt Table Helpers
Distribute race shirts to registrants. - Snack Table Attendants
Set up and hand out free snacks during the event. - Massage Table Helpers
Assist with flow and setup in the relaxation area. - Raffle Table Helpers
Help manage raffle sign-ups and prize distribution. - Face Painting Table Assistants
Assist the face painting station and keep kids smiling. - Registration Table Helpers
Greet and check in participants. - MC Table
Assist our event announcer with timing, info, and flow. - Start/Finish Line Assistant
Help with flow and runner support at the start and finish areas.
Every role makes a difference!
If you can’t run, volunteer, cheer, or donate—and be part
of the mission to move families from homelessness to wholeness.
