Run/Walk for Hope 5K

RUN/WALK FOR HOPE 5K --- The Run/Walk for HOPE 5k is brought to you by Legacy of Hope Restored.

100% of the race proceeds will benefit Legacy of Hope Restored (LHR), a U.S. based nonprofit that works to feed, educate, and mentor the economically poor and marginalized through meaningful partnerships with schools and organizations in the communities they serve. They currently help support two programs that are empowering children and their families in Cartagena, Colombia and Mendoza, Argentina. 

• In Cartagena, Colombia they started a tutoring program to help children falling behind in school get the help that they need to not only survive,but thrive.
• In Mendoza, Argentina they support an educational program that serves at-risk children and families. PEPE's provides educational support, basic needs, and a supportive community for the children and families in their community. 

To find out more about Legacy of Hope Restored and the impact they're making, check out www.lhrestored.org! 

REGISTRATION: Early Registration is $25 per entrant (Oct 12, - Dec 31, 2024) Regular registration is $30 per entrant until April 13, $35 thereafter.  Registered 5K entrants 10 years of age and under are free.  Same day registration is from 8:00 am to 9:30 am.  All entrants registered by April 20, 2025 will receive a T-shirt in the requested size. Those registered after April 20, 2025, will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.  All registrations must be made online at this race website.  We will not accept cash or checks or credit card onsite for race day.

For those who do not wish to or are not able to join us in person, we have a VIRTUAL OPTION. For a $30 donation, we will mail you your commemorative t-shirt so you can "Run/Walk for HOPE" on your own schedule. 

KONA ICE KIDS COLOR RUN:

In addition to our 5K, we're offering a Color Run for those 17 and under!  This event will be a 1K race. This race will not be professionally timed/tracked. The route will go around the lake where each runner will be splashed with color as music plays and people cheer them on. Walk or Run - goal is for everyone in the family to have a good time!!  Plus, every child that participates will get Free Kona. 

RACE FEATURES:

• Scenic Course Through Historic White Hall
• Untimed Color Run for All Runners 17 and Under
• Free Kona for all Color Run Participants
• Commemorative Race T-Shirts (Men's, Women's, & Youth Sizes)
• Overall & Age Group Awards (5K)
• Award for Team with Most Members
• Race Timing provided by RaceRise
• Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)
• Food, Fun, Music, Face Painting, and Fellowship

PACKET PICKUP:  We have scheduled our packet pickup on Race Day (Saturday, April 26th from 8:30-9:45 am at the Race Venue (White Hall Park (Pavilion)) in Richmond, KY.  

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

8:30 am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins (Registration is all done online!)

9:00 am: Kona Ice Kids Color Run 1K Start

10:00 am: 5k Run/Walk Start

11:00 am: 5k Awards Ceremony

5K ROUTE MAP

PARKING:  Parking will be at the main White Hall Park parking lot.  Please watch for signs and volunteers directing traffic.  Packet pickup will be held in the park pavilion.  We will have use of the park's indoor restrooms near the pavilion.

REFRESHMENTS:  Kona Ice, Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck, Bert's Speakcheezy    

AWARDS:  Awards will be given for Top 3 M/F Overall and for Top 3 M/F in the following age groups:  (10-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)