Hope in Motion
Hope in Motion is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Wedowee, AL, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Location
- 200 1st Ave SE, Wedowee, AL
- Price
- $20–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes for the Hope in Motion 5K & Fun Run! Help us take every step forward together to directly support Hope Cottage of Randolph County.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM CT
Start Location: Downtown Wedowee — 200 1st Ave. SE, Wedowee, AL
Registration & Fees
5K Entry Fee: Launch price $25
5K Student Fee: $20
Fun Run: Launch price $20
T-shirts are guaranteed for participants who register on or before September 11. Sign up early to claim yours!
Packet Pick-Up
Date & Time: Friday, October 2 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Behind the Wedowee Utility Building
Categories & Awards
Medals will be awarded to top finishers in every division!
Overall: Male & Female Winners
Age Divisions (Male & Female):
12 & Under
13–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60 & Up
About Our Event Host: Hope Cottage of Randolph County
Hope Cottage of Randolph County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women and children escaping domestic abuse of all kinds. They envision a community where every individual lives free of fear and domestic violence, empowered to build a safe, independent, and dignified life.
As a faith-based ministry, Hope Cottage serves all women in need regardless of their religious background, providing holistic care to help families heal and rebuild.
Key services provided include:
Safe Shelter & Meals: Secure housing and nutritional support for mothers and their children escaping abusive situations.
Comprehensive Counseling: Access to career, spiritual, and psychological counseling.
Life & Job Skills: Educational courses covering essential life skills and job readiness assistance.
Case Management & Guidance: Resources and assistance navigating legal, financial, and community support systems.
Referrals & Support: Connections to substance abuse programs and surrounding community health services.
By participating in the Hope in Motion 5K, your registration fees and donations go directly toward funding these safe shelter services and vital assistance programs for local families in need.
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
80°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rock Mills, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wedowee, AL
Population
905
as of 2023
City Elevation
844 ft
Nearest Airport
CSG
Columbus Airport · 62 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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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
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Hope in Motion
Oct 3, 2026