2026 - Fostering Hope 5K
2026 distances
Running
5K Run/Walk
A manually timed 5K (3.1 miles) with awards presented for our top finishers (top 1st and 2nd male and female in each age bracket). Registrants receive a commemorative T-shirt. Register by August 9th to receive your T-shirt. Course is on paved trail/roadway surfaces. Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are welcomed.
Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash
A fun, untimed 1/4 mile dash for the kiddos ages 9 and under. Each participating child will receive a commemorative participation medal. Parents may purchase a commemorative race shirt for a $10 add on charge.
Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race
It is a fun, untimed race for kids who want to bring their 6- or 12-volt ride-on toy (Peg Perego Tractor, PowerWheels Barbie Jeep, etc) on the 1/4 Mile Fun Run course. Kids aged 3-7 years. There are no prizes or awards for this event.
Virtual Runner/Walker
If you can't join us in person, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker and you'll receive a commemorative race shirt while supplies last. Run/walk your 5K in your own hometown on your own schedule. $30 donation (includes postage) to participate virtually.
5K Run
Race Volunteer
We need 6-8 volunteers to work a race day shift from 7am - 10:30am to make the race great. Volunteers receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
Walking
5K Walk
Race-day weather
Conditions on June 6, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 8:56 PM local time (EDT) in Richmond on June 6, 2026 — 14h 41m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Fostering Hope 5K
148 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sully Long | 18:01 | 5:49 /mi |
| 2 | Michael May | 20:18 | 6:33 /mi |
| 3 | Ryan Farley | 22:02 | 7:07 /mi |
| 4 | Macon Smith | 22:27 | 7:15 /mi |
| 5 | Harper Smith | 23:05 | 7:27 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Richmond
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- Richmond Running Calendar 2026 31 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 31 Richmond events
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