Lydia's Run 5K

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 19, 2026

Location: 120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH (Behind St. Martin 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!
• 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.