Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury, VT
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
In Honor of Recovery Month & in Memory of Lives Lost
Join us for our 1st Annual Hope in Motion 5K and 1K Run/Walk! A powerful community event honoring the resilience of those in recovery, supporting those still struggling, and remembering with love those we have lost to substance use disorder. Held during National Recovery Month, this event is a tribute to healing, hope, and the lives that continue to inspire change.
Hope in Motion is more than a race; it's a movement. Every step taken helps to:
Celebrate recovery journeys
Raise awareness and reduce stigma
Support local recovery programming
Honor the memories of those we’ve lost
Followed by a Celebration of Recovery
Celebrate recovery through connection, education, and joyful community gathering.
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
66°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cornwall, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Middlebury, VT
Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury, VT
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk?
- Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk is a running race held in Middlebury, Vermont on September 27, 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 Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Middlebury, Vermont at 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury, VT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk
Sep 27, 2026