Mon, Feb 15, 2027

Strides for Hope 5K

Wellington, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5K100 Yards

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Strides for Hope 5K

This race benefits the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which supports equestrians facing medical crises. That mission gives the morning a specific weight you notice in the crowd. Wellington is deep horse country, and the people who show up here tend to have a personal connection to that world.

The post-race spread includes food and a mimosa bar, and there is a kids dash with face painting happening alongside everything else. It makes the finish area feel more like a gathering than a send-off. Packet pickup details were not something shared, but the start is in the morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

300finishers

18:54winner

35:04median

1:03:53cutoff

Top 3: David Bailis (18:54) · Nora Jodrey (19:04) · Elliot Bock (19:16)

The Strides for Hope 5K has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 20, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/15/2027 08:00$35

100 Yards2/15/2027 09:15$15

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Common Questions About the Strides for Hope 5K

Will I finish last at the Strides for Hope 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Strides for Hope 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 300 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Strides for Hope 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:54 while the median finisher took 35:04. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.