Run/Walk for Hope 5K

SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2027 at 9:00AM at White Hall Park in Richmond, Kentucky

100% of the race proceeds will benefit Legacy of Hope Restored (LHR), a U.S. based nonprofit that works to feed, educate, and mentor the economically poor and marginalized through meaningful partnerships with schools and organizations in the communities they serve. We currently help support two programs that are empowering children and their families in Cartagena, Colombia and Mendoza, Argentina. 

• In Cartagena, Colombia we started a tutoring program to help children falling behind in school get the help that they need to not only survive,but thrive.
• In Mendoza, Argentina we support an educational program that serves at-risk children and families. PEPE's provides educational support, basic needs, and a supportive community for the children and families in their community. 

Additionally, we are working to provide the Madison County School with the most participants, a $500 donation!  Be sure to check the appropriate "team/group" when you register so that your registration will count for your "team/school". If your Madison County School is not listed yet, you can create the Team.

To find out more about Legacy of Hope Restored and the impact they're making, check out www.lhrestored.org! 

For those who do not wish to or are not able to join us in person, we have a VIRTUAL OPTION. For a $30 donation, we will mail you your commemorative t-shirt so you can "Run/Walk for HOPE" on your own schedule. 

KONA ICE KIDS COLOR RUN:

In addition to our 5K, we're offering a Color Run for those 5-12 years old at 8:30am!  This event will be a 1K race. This race will not be professionally timed/tracked. The route will go around the lake where each runner will be splashed with color as music plays and people cheer them on. Walk or Run - goal is for everyone in the family to have a good time!!  Plus, every child that participates will get Free Kona after the race. 

RACE FEATURES:

• Scenic Course Through Historic White Hall
• Untimed Color Run for All Runners 12 and Under
• Free Kona for all Color Run Participants
• Commemorative Race T-Shirts (Men's, Women's, & Youth Sizes)
• Finisher Medals for all Participants
• Overall & Age Group Awards (5K)
• Award for Team with Most Members
• Race Timing provided by RaceRise
• Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)
• Food, Fun, Music, Face Painting, Cornhole, Bounce House, Photobooth, and more
• Outdoor Play for kids, presented by Madison County Library

PACKET PICKUP & SWAG:  5K Registrant will receive a commemorative bib, custom race shirt, and custom finisher medal. We have scheduled our packet pickup on Race Day (Saturday, May 1st from 7:30-8:45 am at the Race Venue (White Hall Park (Pavilion)) in Richmond, KY. 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

7:30 am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins (Registration is all done online!)

8:30 am: Kona Ice Kids Color Run 1K Start

9:00 am: 5k Run/Walk Start

10:00 am: 5k Awards Ceremony

5K ROUTE MAP

PARKING:  Parking will be at the main White Hall Park parking lot.  Please watch for signs and volunteers directing traffic.  Packet pickup will be held in the park pavilion.  We will have use of the park's indoor restrooms near the pavilion.

REFRESHMENTS:  Kona Ice; Travelin' Tom's Coffee; Bert's SpeakCheezy

AWARDS:  Awards will be given for Top 3 M/F Overall and for Top 3 M/F in the following age groups:  (10-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)