About the World Race for Hope
The course runs out and back along a river levee bike path, starting and finishing at a gazebo on the Great Miami River. It is paved and flat, with the water beside you most of the way. The race is chip-timed, and the whole event is organized around a zero-waste goal, so runners are asked to bring their own water bottles.
Parking is in the lot at Hobart Arena, just across the river from downtown Troy. The start is at the gazebo nearby. Post-race, there are snacks, and any food scraps get composted on-site, which fits the ethos of the group behind the race.
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World Race for Hope 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.
5K Results · 2026
69finishers
24:31winner
33:50median
1:08:52cutoff
Top 3: Nick Miller (24:31) · Callie Bohachek (24:47) · Andrew Miller (24:53)
The World Race for Hope has been held every year since at least 2016. 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
5K1/1/2027 10:00$20
5K1/1/2027 00:00Free
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