Firestone Country Club to Host BK5K Race on Father’s Day

AKRON, Ohio – On Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day), Firestone Country Club will host a BK5K Run/Walk to help kick off the following week’s Kaulig Companies Championship and raise money for local charities. Named after the late Fastenal Company founder and philanthropist Bob Kierlin, BK5K races are held across the globe to raise proceeds for local youth programs. This year, Firestone Country Club will be one of the premier race stops and, through the Chip in Fore Charity program, presented by Fastenal, participants will be able to select which participating charity their registration fees will support. Anyone interested in participating in the BK5K can register here.

"We are thrilled to host the BK5K Run/Walk Father’s Day race at Firestone Country Club,” said Kaulig Companies Championship Executive Director Don Padgett III. “This event not only honors the legacy of Bob Kierlin but brings our community together for a day of fun and philanthropy. With the partnership between the Kaulig Companies Championship and Fastenal through the Chip in Fore Charity program, we are excited to make a significant impact for local charitable organizations. We look forward to seeing families and runners come out to celebrate Father’s Day and contribute to a great cause."

Fastenal is the sponsor of the Chip in Fore Charity program. Held in conjunction with the Kaulig Companies Championship, it serves as a fundraising platform through which local 501(c)(3) organizations receive a 10% bonus on charitable contributions. For Donors & Charities, please visit: https://www.kauligchampionship.com/charity/chip-in-fore-charity.

For additional information or questions, please contact Allie Grilliot, Tournament Sponsorship & Community Activation for the Kaulig Companies Championship.

Ernie Els is the defending champion of the Kaulig Companies Championship and this year’s tournament will be played June 19-22, 2025. For more information on the 2025 Kaulig Companies Championship, please visit KauligChampionship.com.