Sat, May 1, 2027

Run/Walk for Hope 5K

Richmond, KY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1K

Entry is $20 now and rises to $30 after Nov 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Run/Walk for Hope 5K

The course runs through White Hall Park, a scenic stretch that the organizers describe as historic. The route is a single loop around the park, and the surroundings feel more like a nature outing than a road race. There is also a shorter color run for younger kids that circles the lake, with volunteers splashing runners with color along the way.

Packet pickup is race morning at the park pavilion, and parking is in the main lot with volunteers directing traffic. After the race, Kona Ice, a coffee truck, and a food vendor are on site, along with face painting, a bounce house, and a photo booth. Awards cover overall and age group winners.

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Finish-Time Stats

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 · 2026 results

68finishers

19:11winner

40:40median

1:06:46cutoff

Top 3: Jeff Perez (19:11) · Cody Maxey (22:04) · Dagon Wise (22:20)

The Run/Walk for Hope 5K 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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/1/2027 09:00$20

1K5/1/2027 08:30$10

5K5/1/2027 00:00$25

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Common Questions About the Run/Walk for Hope 5K

Will I finish last at the Run/Walk for Hope 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 40:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:06:46, 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/Walk for Hope 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (68 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/Walk for Hope 5K?

The 5K winner ran 19:11 while the median finisher took 40:40. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.