Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K and Color Fun Run
About this race
The Annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K is BACK—and bigger, brighter, and more impactful than ever! 🎉 Whether you join us in person or run virtually, this is your chance to make every step count in the fight against pediatric cancer while supporting incredible local non-profits right here in our community.
This year, you’ve got three exciting ways to participate:
🏃♂️ A certified 5K Run/Walk
🌈 A high-energy Color Fun Run
💻 A flexible Virtual 5K
And here’s the best part—every single registration fuels the mission. Your entry directly supports Hyundai Hope On Wheels, helping fund lifesaving pediatric cancer research, while also giving back to local charities serving the Fountain Valley community.
Race day takes you through the beautiful Fountain Valley Sports Park and the scenic Mile Square Regional Park, creating an unforgettable experience for runners, walkers, and families alike.
All in-person participants will receive:
👕 Official race shirt
🏅 Finisher medal
📸 Finish line photo
🎥 Finish line video
🎪 Access to the post-race expo celebration
So grab your friends, bring your family, and be part of something bigger than a race. Together, we run with purpose—to bring hope, fund research, and help end pediatric cancer.
Register for both the 5K Run and the Color Fun Run for only $40 for both races!
*Discount will be applied at checkout*
Register before September 14th (at 12:00am) to guarantee your race-shirt!
As an added bonus, the school that has the most registrations will win a free movie night for their organization!
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Color Fun Run
Virtual 5K Fun Run
Please note registration for this event does not include race t-shirt, finish line photo or video. If you upload your time, we will send out an official race medal.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fountain Valley, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:43 PM local time (PDT) in Fountain Valley on September 26, 2026 — 12h 00m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K and Color Fun Run
1,967 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Gaba | 17:33 | 5:38 /mi |
| 2 | Samuel Barlow | 18:12 | 5:51 /mi |
| 3 | Patrick Furlong | 18:32 | 5:57 /mi |
| 4 | BRIAN LIM | 18:37 | 5:59 /mi |
| 5 | Jrue Murillo | 18:46 | 6:02 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Fountain Valley
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Fountain Valley 5K Races 6 races
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- Fountain Valley Running Calendar 2026 6 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, 6 Fountain Valley events
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