Fostering Hope 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- White Hall Park, Richmond, KY
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash · Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the 4th Annual Fostering Hope 5K & Kid's Dash on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:30am at White Hall Park in Richmond/Madison County!
Raising Hope 5K will benefit Orphan Care Alliance (OCA). OCA is a ministry that operates throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana, mobilizing Christians to serve vulnerable children and families within the foster and adoptive community. OCA directly impacts youth with foster care and adoption history through their Life Coaching program. OCA Life Coaches are trained and then matched to mentor a youth in foster care: to be their friend and walk alongside them in life when they might not have anyone else. OCA supports children in foster care by meeting their physical, emotional, and therapeutic needs through the OCA Family Support, Life Coaching, and Family Preservation ministries
RACE FEATURES:
- Scenic loop course on paved trail/roadway surfaces through beautiful White Hall Park
- 5K Run/Walk, Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash, Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race and 5K Virtual option
- Create or join a race group/team. Invite your friends, family, & co-workers to join your team. We'll have a prize for the largest team.
- Commemorative race T-shirts (Unisex and Youth sizes). Register by August 22 to receive T-shirt.
- Free race photos
- Referral Rewards (Refer 5 people who register for the race and get a $25 refund on your registration)
- Awards for Top Finishers in Overall & Age Group (see below)
- Race manually timed by RaceRise
- Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause!
5K COURSE MAP --- See section below
AWARDS -- Awards will be presented to the top 3 Male and Female Runners overall. Medals will also be given for the Top 2 M/F in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eastern Kentucky Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Richmond, KY
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fostering Hope 5K?
- Fostering Hope 5K is a running race held in Richmond, Kentucky on August 29, 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 Fostering Hope 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky at White Hall Park, Richmond, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fostering Hope 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fostering Hope 5K
Aug 29, 2026