Sat, May 1, 2027

3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K

Clermont, FL

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About the 3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K

The course runs on paved roads inside Lake Louisa State Park, with gentle rolling hills throughout. There is no flat-and-done stretch here; the terrain moves, but nothing is steep enough to stop you. It is a fundraiser for mental health awareness, so the field tends to draw families and neighbors alongside runners.

Park admission is a separate fee per vehicle, paid at the gate, so budget for that on top of registration. Parking is on a grass area just inside the park, and packet pickup on race morning opens early near the start and finish line. Early pickup is also available at the Community Foundation of South Lake on Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont.

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3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K 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

94finishers

24:42winner

40:58median

1:01:14cutoff

Top 3: Marhoffer Victor (24:42) · Tristan Kennemore (24:59) · Jeff Connor (25:26)

The 3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K is in its 3rd year.

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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 Miles5/1/2027 07:30$35

3.1 Miles5/1/2027 07:30-

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Common Questions About the 3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K

Will I finish last at the 3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 40:58, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (94 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 3rd Annual Run for Hope, Walk for Change 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 24:42 while the median finisher took 40:58. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.