Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride
About the Event
Join us for this inaugural race to help end the stigma and foster hope for suicide prevention & mental health in our communities!
Friday, September 11th at 7:00pm at White Hall Park in Richmond Area (I-75 at Exit 95)
RACE FEATURES
- Scenic course on paved surfaces through White Hall Park
- Commemorative race T-shirts (Unisex sized)
- Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in various age divisions
- Convenient race morning packet pickup
- 5K Run (timed), 1 Mile Hope Stride (untimed) and Virtual Option
- Water Lantern Memorial Event at 6pm (see details below)
- Food, fun, fellowship for a great cause!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Contact either Sandy Adams (sandy@c21thepinnacle.com) or Cyndi Hall (cyndi@positiveimpactky.com) if you or your company would like to help us make a difference.
Sponsorship Levels:
- Gold Sponsor: $1,000+
- Silver Sponsor: $500-$999
- Bronze Sponsor: $250-$500
- Chalk The Walk Sponsor: $50-$100
WHY WE RACE?
The Chasing Hope 5K and 1-Mile Hope Stride is an event to raise awareness and help end the stigma and foster hope for suicide prevention and mental health in our communities. This event helps raise critical funds for mental health to empower individuals through education, reducing barriers to care, and fostering a supportive environment. 100% of net proceeds from the event will support the Behavioral Health Department at Baptist Health Richmond.
WATER LANTERN MEMORIAL EVENT
There is that small water lake at White Hall Park. Interested race participants will receive a water lantern when they arrive. You can decorate your lanterns or write message to friends or loved ones you have lost, especially to those they have lost to suicide. We will launch the water lanterns in the water before the race begins at 7:00.
Join fellow runners on September 11, 2026 for the Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Richmond.
Races Offered
Running
5K Run/Walk
A timed/competitive 5K (3.1 mile) race for all levels of runners & walkers. Race will be conducted on paved trail/roadway surfaces and there will be awards presented for the Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in various age divisions. A commemorative race T-shirt is included with registration (while supplies last). Strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes are permitted.
Virtual Runner/Walker
If you can't join us in person, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker. For a $30 donation you can run/walk your own Chasing Hope 5K in your hometown on your schedule and we'll mail you your commemorative race T-shirt. You can also log your result or completion of your virtual 5K on the race results page (optional). There are no awards for this event.
Walking
1 Mile Fun Walk
An untimed, non-competitive 1 Mile Fun Walk on paved trail surfaces. No awards presented for this event. Registrants will receive a commemorative race T-shirt as part of your registration (while supplies last).
About Richmond
Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride takes place in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.