About the HopeFest 5K
The race starts and finishes at the Youngsville Sports Complex Amphitheatre, with the course running through the complex grounds. It is a chip-timed event with age group awards and cash prizes for overall winners. The race benefits special needs children through a local school program, and teams from schools and businesses are part of the structure.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local high school in Lafayette, with race-morning pickup available at the amphitheatre. Parking is at the Sports Complex. After the race, the venue turns into an all-day music festival with boiled crawfish, jambalaya, BBQ, and activities for kids.
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HopeFest 5K 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
413finishers
17:44winner
31:03median
55:46cutoff
Top 3: Alex Hebert (17:44) · Wells Randall (18:46) · Noah Deshotels (19:01)
1 Miles Results · 2026
53finishers
3:58winner
13:04median
35:01cutoff
Top 3: Sandy Godchaux (3:58) · Kate Metcalf (4:25) · Mike Breaux (4:41)
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Champions Results · 2026
21finishers
9:01winner
17:16median
24:45cutoff
Top 3: Esther Stanfield (9:01) · Brandt Gallet (10:13) · Mason Godchaux (10:31)
The HopeFest 5K has been held every year since at least 2018. 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
1 Mile3/13/2027 09:00$30
3.1 Miles3/13/2027 09:30$30
3.1 Miles3/13/2027 09:00$30
3.1 Miles3/13/2027 09:30$30
Participant With A Special Need or Disability3/13/2027 09:00Free
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