Fri, Sep 10, 2027

Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

Richmond, KY

Opens Mar 17, 2027

About the Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

The course runs on paved roads through White Hall Park, just off the interstate. Before the run begins, participants can take part in a water lantern memorial on the park's small lake, writing messages on lanterns and releasing them together. The race raises awareness around suicide prevention and mental health, with proceeds supporting a local behavioral health department.

Packet pickup is available race morning, so there is no need to plan around a separate pickup day. The park's location near the interstate exit makes it easy to find. After the race, there is food and fellowship on site.

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Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

39finishers

20:14winner

36:43median

54:53cutoff

Top 3: Gabe Hall (20:14) · Alfred Rawls Jr (21:47) · Donovan Willis (23:10)

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/10/2027 19:00$30

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Common Questions About the Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

Will I finish last at the Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:43, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (39 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:14 while the median finisher took 36:43. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.