
From the Organizer
The Run for Hope is a fundraiser for Suicide Awareness.
Early Entry Includes: Run for Hope shirt and a swag bag!
Top 300 finishers will receive a finisher's medal and the top overall male/female, masters male/female, and grand masters male/female will receive a plaque.
Race Day Schedule:
Packet pickup from 6:30-7:45 am at GHS Fine Arts Auditorium.
All runners will receive a bib. Walkers will need to check in and receive packets but will not receive a bib.
Participants need to be gathered by 7:50 at the start line on the track.
National Anthem at 7:55.
Race start at 8:00 a.m.
Awards ceremony, door prizes, and sponsor recognition at 9:15.
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
86°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenbrier, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
323 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 35 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 135 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run for Hope, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
The Sawyer Saves 5K
10 miles away
Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race
7 miles away
City of Colleges Vendor Expo
10 miles away
City of Colleges Half Marathon
10 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Run for Hope
Sep 12, 2026