About the Heroes for Hope 5K & Fun Run
The course runs from the Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheater and back, with a staggered start to manage some narrow stretches along the way. Both a traditional distance and a shorter fun run are offered, and there is a virtual option for those who want to participate from elsewhere. The race benefits a local children's advocacy center, and the atmosphere reflects that, with age group awards at the finish.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Greenbelt Pavilion, right next to the Amphitheater. On race morning, check-in opens at the same pavilion before the first wave goes off. Public parking is available on nearby streets and in a garage a block or two from the start, all within easy walking distance.
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Heroes for Hope 5K & Fun Run 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.
5K Results · 2026
186finishers
17:19winner
36:00median
1:14:11cutoff
Top 3: Seth Bowden (17:19) · Alex Morgan (18:07) · Luke Adkins (18:54)
The Heroes for Hope 5K & Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K4/17/2027 08:30$30
5K4/17/2027 08:30$30
1K4/17/2027 08:00$20
5K4/17/2027 00:01$30
Sleeping But Supporting - Sponsor a Child’s Race Entry4/17/2027 00:01$30
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