Events
Virtual Run (2mile/5K/6 Mile)
Place
7775 N. Friant Road
Fresno, CA US 93720
Description
The Sierra Cascades Run for Hope is a meaningful community event created to bring people together in Support, Strength, and Unity. This run represents every stage of the cancer journey-those currently in treatment, showing extraordinary courage each day; the survivors whose strength inspires others; the loved ones who remain forever part of our lives; and the families and caregivers who stand beside them through it all.
On this day participants don’t just show up to run or walk. They show up for someone.…for a Friend…for a Parent…for a Child…for Themselves. Each step becomes more than movement-it becomes a symbol of Support, Strength, and Unity.
Run for Hope creates a space where the community comes together to lift one another, share encouragement, and stand side by side in a way that reminds every person they are not alone in their journey.
With distances welcoming both runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this event is open to everyone who wants to be a part of something meaningful. Because Run for Hope is not defined by finish times, but by the people, stories, and hearts that move together.
This is Sierra Cascades Run for Hope. A Run with purpose, a community united, a day that reminds us all what Hope looks like in motion.
Packet Pick-Up
Race Day Only
Packet pickup opens at 6:45 a.m.
Woodward Park
Art of Life Healing Garden
Schedule
Saturday, November 14, 2026
All times Pacific.
- 6:45 AM — Packet pickup opens
- 7:15 AM — Recognition of cancer survivors, those facing cancer, and loved ones remembered
- 7:20 AM — Moment of silence
- 7:30 AM — 6 Mile begins
- 8:00 AM — Recognition of cancer survivors, those facing cancer, and loved ones remembered
- 8:05 AM — Moment of silence
- 8:15 AM — 5K begins
- 8:20 AM — 2 mile walk begins
- 9:00 AM — Awards
Gun Start / Chip Finish
Fastest runners should start at the front. The first to cross the finish line is the winner.
Race Shirt
Finishers Medal
Course Map
The 2 Mile course follows the 5K route outbound and turns around just before Rice Road at the 2-Mile Turnaround / Aid Station, one mile from the start, then returns along the same path.
Awards
Awards begin at 9:00 AM.
Overall Awards — 6 Mile & 5K
First-place overall male and female in each race receive $100 each.
Age Group Awards — 6 Mile & 5K Only
Male/Female age groups:
1–6
7–10
11–15
16–18
19–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70–79
80+
No age group awards for the 2 mile walk.
