Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Run for Hope

Greenbrier, AR

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Sep 5, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run for Hope

This race raises money for suicide awareness, and the morning reflects that purpose. It starts on a track, which puts everyone together at the line before heading out. There is a ceremonial feel throughout, with the national anthem before the gun and an awards ceremony with door prizes and sponsor recognition to close things out.

Packet pickup happens at the high school's Fine Arts Auditorium on race morning, wrapping up shortly before runners need to gather at the start. Walkers check in for packets separately and do not receive a bib. The post-race program includes awards, door prizes, and recognition of the event's sponsors.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

90finishers

18:18winner

30:25median

54:48cutoff

Top 3: Aidan Van Lear (18:18) · Chelsea Smith (18:20) · Derek Berry (18:28)

The Run for Hope has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/12/2026 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the Run for Hope

Will I finish last at the Run for Hope?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:48, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run for Hope a good first 5K?

It is a small race (90 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run for Hope?

The 5K winner ran 18:18 while the median finisher took 30:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.