From the Organizer
Elon University Race for HOPE. Join us for the 2025 Race for HOPE 5k, a virtual and in-person fundraiser aimed at bringing the community together for a fun-filled morning while raising funds and awareness for the Health Outreach Program at Elon (HOPE). The HOPE clinic is a student-managed physical therapy clinic that serves the underinsured and uninsured in Alamance County, NC and surrounding areas by providing free physical therapy services. Since opening in November of 2013, the clinic has saved the community over $302,691.32 in medical costs and has seen over 1,838 patients! Whether you plan to run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your support helps make a difference in our community!
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington Alamance Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Burlington, NC
Population
58,599
as of 2023
City Elevation
597 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 27 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
87
Days to train
- Race
- H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
Coming Up
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4 miles away
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5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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)
- What is the H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K?
- H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K is a running race held in Burlington, North Carolina on September 20, 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 H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Burlington, North Carolina at 1450 Springwood Church Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K
Sep 20, 2026