Events
Events
; Friday Night Remembrance Ceremony
Details
Friday, June 16, 2023
New format for 2023!
My Ascension Documentary
- 6:00 - 8:30pm | Dunkerton High School Gymnasium
- Film starts at 6:00pm SHARP!
- No admittance after 6:00pm!
- Q&A with Emma following the film.
After the Q&A, Emma will be down at the football field for the remainder of the ceremony that begins at dusk. The memory wall slideshow will begin playing and the lighting of luminary bags will take place.
Additional INformation
THE OUTDOOR PORTION OF THE EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING!!!
Luminary bags can be purchased through the 5K registration for $5.00 each or on the day of the event (while supplies last).
The memory wall slideshow will play on repeat once started until the last person leaves. If you would like to add a loved one to the wall and/or slideshow, please fill out the memory wall form.
If you've never witnessed this type of ceremony before, you owe it to yourself to be there on Friday night. The turnout in the past years has been awesome and we've received tons of positive feedback!
; 5K Run/walk
Details
Saturday, June 17, 2023
7:30am start time
Starting Line | Between Kwik Star & Dunkerton Gospel Hall
Finish Line | Dunkerton Gospel Hall
Emma Benoit will be around for the duration of the event for meet & greets and will speak to the crowd at the conclusion of the 5k! Be sure to hang out until the end as her words will certainly be powerful beyond her years. Emma is truly a wonderful speaker and will likely leave you speechless with words of encouragement and hope.
Registration Fees
Pre-Registration
- Through June 3, 2023
- $15 | Non-Timed Event w/Shirt
- $12 | T-Shirt ONLY (not participating in 5k)
After Pre-Registration Closes
- Starting June 4, 2023
- $25 | Non-Timed Event
- No shirt guarantee
All kids/children NOT in strollers MUST be registered!
NO dogs allowed.
Packet Pickup
Friday, June 16th
- 3:00 - 7:30pm | Dunkerton High School Commons
Saturday, June 17th
- 6:00 - 7:00am | Dunkerton Gospel Hall
Awards
Since this is NOT a timed event this year there will be no awards for age groups.
; Past Events
- Due to Covid-19, the 2020 ceremony and race were both virtual, therefore we have no event photos.
- Our YouTube channel has the following pre-recorded videos.
- Guest Speaker
- Remembrance Video
- Memory Wall
- Open Ceremony (Troy)
- Opening Ceremony (Ryan)
- National Anthem
- Prayer