
From the Organizer
Friday, September 11th at 7:00pm at White Hall Park in Richmond Area (I-75 at Exit 95)
RACE FEATURES
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Contact either Sandy Adams (sandy@c21thepinnacle.com) or Cyndi Hall (cyndi@positiveimpactky.com) if you or your company would like to help us make a difference.
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WHY WE RACE?
The Chasing Hope 5K and 1-Mile Hope Stride is an event to raise awareness and help end the stigma and foster hope for suicide prevention and mental health in our communities. This event helps raise critical funds for mental health to empower individuals through education, reducing barriers to care, and fostering a supportive environment. 100% of net proceeds from the event will support the Behavioral Health Department at Baptist Health Richmond.
WATER LANTERN MEMORIAL EVENT
There is that small water lake at White Hall Park. Interested race participants will receive a water lantern when they arrive. You can decorate your lanterns or write message to friends or loved ones you have lost, especially to those they have lost to suicide. We will launch the water lanterns in the water before the race begins at 7:00.
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
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eastern Kentucky Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
35,498
as of 2023
Elevation
949 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 84 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
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95
Days to train
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride
Sep 11, 2026