A Running Start for Hope 5K
A Running Start for Hope 5K is a running race on April 24, 2027 in Lexington, KY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- April 24, 2027 (266 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for this inaugural race benefiting A Running Start in partnership with The Hope Center!
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2027, at 6:00PM at Coldstream Park in Lexington
RACE FEATURES:
- Scenic paved course at Coldstream Park on the popular Legacy Trail
- Commemorative, super soft race T-shirts (Mens/Womens sizes available)
- Free Race Photos
- Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age divisions
- Convenient race evening packet pickup/check-in
- 5K Run/Walk & Virtual Option
- Food Truck onsite
- Food, fun, fellowship and great music for an awesome cause!
Our race will benefit A Running Start which is supported by The Hope Center.
A Running Start is a nonprofit recovery running program in partnership with The Hope Center that uses movement, accountability, and community support to help individuals rebuilding their lives through substance misuse recovery. Through a Beginner's 5K style program, participants train alongside volunteers while learning discipline, confidence, and healthy coping skills. Proceeds from this 5K will directly support the program by providing running shoes, race registrations, hydration supplies, and encouragement from volunteer runners who help participants cross both finish lines and life milestones.
SPONSOSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Contact Kara Ball at kball@hopectr.org if you or your company would be interested in supporting our race and program through a race sponsorship.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lexington, KY
Population
321,122
as of 2023
City Elevation
994 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at A Running Start for Hope 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
266
Days to train
- Race
- A Running Start for Hope 5K
- Date
- April 24, 2027
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About This Sport
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Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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A Running Start for Hope 5K
Apr 24, 2027