Miles of Hope- Fun Run/5K, Benefiting Hope for Burkina Faso Ministries
About this race
Join us for a fun run/5K that makes a lasting impact!
This family-friendly event will feature local vendors, finisher medals awarded by age group, and plenty of fun for participants of all ages. All proceeds benefit Hope for Burkina Faso Ministries, providing continued education, fresh water, food, medical care, and helping spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Burkina Faso, Africa. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this race is a joyful way for the whole family to kick off summer while making a meaningful difference.
Check out our website for more information about our ministries. We are a nonprofit organization.
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Race packets will be available for pick-up the morning of the race starting at 6:30 am.
Register before May 16th to guarantee a T-Shirt!
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Running
Miles of Hope- Fun Run/5K
Join us for our 1st annual Fun Run/5K running along the shoreline of Lake Lanier. This is a great way to enjoy the start of summer and make a difference!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gainesville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 8:45 PM local time (EDT) in Gainesville on June 6, 2026 — 14h 21m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Miles of Hope- Fun Run/5K, Benefiting Hope for Burkina Faso Ministries
Miles of Hope- Fun Run/5K · 78 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Bonilla | 21:01 | 6:47 /mi |
| 2 | Brian Dreyfus | 21:23 | 6:54 /mi |
| 3 | C. Carnes | 22:42 | 7:19 /mi |
| 4 | Carson Cranford | 23:03 | 7:26 /mi |
| 5 | Grady Carnes | 23:31 | 7:35 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 24 Gainesville events
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