
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Building Hope 5K: Run/Walk taking place at LindenPointe on Saturday, July 11th at 9:00 am (Registration at 8:00 am).
This 5k will support the Building of Hope Ministry in Hermitage, PA. This mission provides new beds, bedding, pillows, and daily care necessitates to those in need in Mercer County - offering not just comfort, but dignity and a renewed sense of HOPE.
Your race fee/donation will make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families right here in our community! We hope you will join us! More details can be found below:
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
56°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mercer, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
16,132
as of 2023
Elevation
1,067 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Building Hope 5K: Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Building Hope 5K: Run/Walk
Jul 11, 2026