A Running Start for Hope 5K
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
Join us for this inaugural race benefiting A Running Start in partnership with The Hope Center!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND at 7:00PM 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 (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton!)
- 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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
30%
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.
66
Days to train
- Race
- A Running Start for Hope 5K
- Date
- August 22, 2026
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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5K · From $30 · Kentucky Horse Park
Less than a mile away
Freebird 5K
1 Mile · 5K · From $20 · Coldstream Dog Park/Legacy Trail
Less than a mile away
Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K
1 Mile · 5K · From $25 · 1850 Pisacano Drive
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the A Running Start for Hope 5K?
- A Running Start for Hope 5K is a running race held in Lexington, Kentucky on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the A Running Start for Hope 5K?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky at 1850 Pisacano Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the A Running Start for Hope 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
A Running Start for Hope 5K
Aug 22, 2026