
From the Organizer
The Hope Hustle 5K is a vibrant, family-friendly event featuring a run/walk, music, food trucks, kids activities, and a celebration of hope as we come together to move toward brighter futures.
Whether you run or walk, this event is all about community, purpose, and positivity.
Participants will enjoy a 5K run/walk, vendors, and an exciting finish line celebration. Families are welcome, and kids can join the FREE Kid’s Dream Dash Perfect for little ones not ready for a full 5K, this 100–200 meter sprint gives kids a chance to experience race day in a fun, low-pressure way.
Kids participating the Dream Dash will NOT receive a t-shirt or medal.
All 5K finishers will receive a custom Hope Hustle race shirt and finisher medal. Families can also enjoy the Dream Big photo experience, where kids can celebrate their future aspirations.
Proceeds support the mission of Hope to the Nations, helping reduce poverty through education, exposure, and community resources.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us as we run toward a brighter future—together.
Let’s Hustle for Hope!
🎤DJ on Deck
Vendors on Deck
📸FREE Photos
Pre-Packet Pickup- TBD
Day: TBD
Time: 3pm-6pm
Race Day Packet Pickup:
6:15am-7:15am
EPIC CENTRAL (behind The Finch & Vidorra)
2959 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Participant Guide: Will go out a week before race with all race details.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
-Packet pickup:
-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.
-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.
Feel free to bring pom poms, signs, music, cowbells, or anything fun to help cheer on and encourage runners along the course! Bonus points for creativity and positive energy 🎉💛
AWARDS
1st, Place Male and Female.
1st 2nd and 3 Division Awards.
10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Why Partner with the Hope Hustle 5K?
Maximize Exposure: Connect with a vibrant and engaged community of families, runners, walkers, and local supporters at the beautiful Epic Central venue in Grand Prairie.
Boost Brand Recognition: Align your business with a positive, high-energy event focused on community, healthier futures, and bringing people together.
Strategic Marketing Opportunities: Choose from sponsorship opportunities designed to fit a variety of budgets and business goals while increasing visibility for your brand.
Engage Directly with the Community: Connect face-to-face with attendees through vendor booths, interactive experiences, giveaways, and promotional opportunities.
Make a Meaningful Impact: A portion of the proceeds will support organizations that provide resources for individuals and families in need, help reduce drug abuse, and promote healthier futures within our communities.
Whether you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or showcasing your business as a vendor, the Hope Hustle 5K offers a fun and engaging opportunity to connect with an active and growing audience.
Join us as we run toward brighter futures together! 🏃♀️💛
For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please contact Paula Johnson at info@hopetothenations.org
Vendor Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc94JFtFLgpSTC-w6jLpd48-jPMC9z16j_7gfUU5egMbDqwVQ/viewform?pli=1
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy.
In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
If conditions turns into lightening, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.
If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details.
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
87°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joe Pool Lake, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
198,564
as of 2023
Elevation
524 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central 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 Hope Hustle 5K- Running Toward Brighter Futures, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
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)
Hope Hustle 5K- Running Toward Brighter Futures
Sep 26, 2026