Run For Hope 5K
About this race
Join us for the 4th annual Run For Hope 5K at Coldstream Park on Sunday, May 17, 2026 as we raise funds and awareness to provide hope to individuals and families through compassionate clinical counseling.
Our race is being held during the month of May which is Mental Health Awareness Month.
RACE FEATURES
- Flat, fast course on the paved Legacy Trail at Coldstream Park
- Commemorative unisex sized race shirts (Sizes S-2XL) while supplies last
- Awards for our top finishers
- Free race photos (Thanks TOPS in LEX!)
- Music, fun and fellowship
- A run/walk event where all fitness levels are welcomed
PACKET PICKUP --- Our packet pickup will be held on race day (Sunday, May 17th) from 12:45-2:00pm at Coldstream Park. We'll be at the RaceRise table.
5K ROUTE MAP
Our race will benefit Hope Springs Counseling Center.
Join fellow runners on May 21, 2023 for the Run For Hope 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Lexington.
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Running
5K Run
The race will start and finish at the Augusta Dream Center. The route offers a unique opportunity to run through the South Augusta neighborhoods that are directly supported by the programs of the Dream Center. Packet pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Sports on Friday, September 8th from 4 pm - 6 pm. Participants can register on race day, Saturday, September 9th from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. The Run For Hope 5K will begin promptly at 9 am followed by the Awards Ceremony. T-shirts are guaranteed for participants who register on or before August 27th. Extra shirts will be ordered but will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit www.augustadreamcenter.org to learn more about the programs at the Augusta Dream Center.
5K Run/Walk
A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) on the paved Legacy Trail. Each participant receives a commemorative unisex sized T-shirt (Sizes S-2XL). Awards will be presented for our top male and female finishers.
Walking
5K Walk
The race will start and finish at the Augusta Dream Center. The route offers a unique opportunity to run through the South Augusta neighborhoods that are directly supported by the programs of the Dream Center. Packet pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Sports on Friday, September 8th from 4 pm - 6 pm. Participants can register on race day, Saturday, September 9th from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. The Run For Hope 5K will begin promptly at 9 am followed by the Awards Ceremony. T-shirts are guaranteed for participants who register on or before August 27th. Extra shirts will be ordered but will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit www.augustadreamcenter.org to learn more about the programs at the Augusta Dream Center.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Lexington in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Lexington
Run For Hope 5K takes place in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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