The Neuf 9k and 2 Mile Run

2022 marked the Fifth & Final Neuf Memorial Run.

To all the race participants, donors, and volunteers, we thank you for supporting the Neuf Memorial Run and for joining us on this journey to honor our friend Russ Neufeld.  Through your generosity we have been able to provide annual financial support to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and to endow the Russ Neufeld Memorial Scholarship at Hesston College.  Race proceeds and generous donations have raised over $75,000 for the scholarship in Russ’s name which provides funding for students in financial need.  This amount far exceeds our initial goals and is a tribute to all of your support.

In addition, we have had amazing race sponsors who have supported us at each step of the way.  In particular, we would like to thank Mojo’s Coffee Bar, the Reverie at Mojo’s, Bethel College, Hesston College, KMUW, Hanna Eastin Pottery, and the Central Care Cancer Center. Their support helped make this event possible. 

During the five years of the event, the run has averaged over 200 total registrations and 150 in-person runners and walkers.  Participants running or walking from a distance have come from over 20 different states from California to Massachusetts.  In addition, we’ve had a strong contingent of participants from our Canadian friends to the north as well as a prolific walker in Japan.  Familiar faces from near and far have returned year after year.  The Neuf has been a community-building experience for us in so many ways beyond measure.

Before Russ died in January 2017, his parting wish was... "take all this love you have and share it. It only multiplies and there are so many who could use it... just spread the love folks - it's the only thing in this world that endures." Please continue to spread the love.

Our best to all of you.

Cheers,

Brad Guhr, David LeVan, Eric Massanari, Toby Tyner and Derek Yoder