
From the Organizer
The LifeNet Health Foundation is excited to invite you to the 2026 Race for Hope 5K and 1-Mile, happening Saturday, October 10, 2026!
The race will take place at LifeNet Health’s Global Headquarters in Virginia Beach and the neighboring Tidewater Community College campus. This is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of our mission: Saving Lives. Restoring Health. Giving Hope.
Every step you take helps raise awareness and funds for the life-changing impact of organ and tissue donation while supporting programs that bring hope and healing to countless lives. Whether you’re running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from afar, you’re making a difference and helping this event grow in both impact and reach.
Join us for an inspiring day of movement, community, and hope—and help make 2026 our biggest Race for Hope yet!
Registration includes a race medal, race packet, snacks, drinks, and access to the post-race beer garden (21+).
Participating virtually? Register for $30 for participation only, or $50 to receive a race t-shirt and medal (U.S. shipping included).
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile
Oct 10, 2026