Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile
About this race
The LifeNet Health Foundation is excited to invite you to the 2026 Race for Hope 5K and 1-Mile, happening Saturday, October 10, 2026!
The race will take place at LifeNet Health’s Global Headquarters in Virginia Beach and the neighboring Tidewater Community College campus. This is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of our mission: Saving Lives. Restoring Health. Giving Hope.
Every step you take helps raise awareness and funds for the life-changing impact of organ and tissue donation while supporting programs that bring hope and healing to countless lives. Whether you’re running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from afar, you’re making a difference and helping this event grow in both impact and reach.
Join us for an inspiring day of movement, community, and hope—and help make 2026 our biggest Race for Hope yet!
Registration includes a race medal, race packet, snacks, drinks, and access to the post-race beer garden (21+).
Participating virtually? Register for $30 for participation only, or $50 to receive a race t-shirt and medal (U.S. shipping included).
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Running
5K
1 Mile
5K Virtual (Includes T-Shirt & Medal)
1 Mile Virtual (Includes T-Shirt & Medal)
5K Virtual (No T-Shirt or Medal)
1 Mile Virtual (No T-Shirt or Medal)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Virginia Beach, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:34 PM local time (EDT) in Virginia Beach on October 10, 2026 — 11h 27m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Virginia Beach
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Virginia Beach 5K Races 43 races
- 10K Run Events in Virginia Beach 3 races
- Virginia Beach Running Calendar 2026 64 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, 72 Virginia Beach events
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