Run with HOPE | Walk for Life
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 4901 Bradshaw Rd., Knoxville, TN
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
Event Details: Join us on August 29th at Victor Ashe Park for the 9th Annual Run with HOPE/Walk for Life 5K/10K. This year we have a separate sign up just for our walkers! Pick up your packet and shirt beginning at 6:30 AM. The race begins at 8 AM.
Course Description and Highlights: Victor Ashe Park. Map coming soon.
Registration and Entry Fee: $25 per participant. Only registered participants will receive a shirt and goody bag and be qualified for prizes.
Teams: $20/participant for teams of 10+. A prize will be awarded to the largest team.
Cause: This event benefits Hope Resource Center, a non-profit organization in Knoxville, TN. Our mission is to empower healthy choices for life by providing compassionate, holistic reproductive healthcare. Learn more about HOPE: KnoxvilleHOPE.com and InvestingHOPE.com.
Fundraisers: Join us in reaching our goal of $20,000! Become an individual fundraiser when you register to participate in the race OR create a fundraising page even if you aren't participating in the race!
T-Shirts: Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Please choose size when registering. We cannot guarantee preferred sizes if registering after August 1.
Packet Pick-Up: August 28th between 9 am - 1 pm at HOPE, or prior to the race on August 29th beginning at 6:30 am. HOPE's address is 2700 Painter Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to male/female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for both the 5K and the 10K.
Information or Special Assistance: Please contact Emily Ratliff: emily@knoxvillehope.com.
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
87°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Exp Stn, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Knoxville, TN
Population
193,721
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,007 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 11 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Run with HOPE | Walk for Life
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 4901 Bradshaw Rd., Knoxville, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run with HOPE | Walk for Life?
- Run with HOPE | Walk for Life is a running race held in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 29, 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 Run with HOPE | Walk for Life?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee at 4901 Bradshaw Rd.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run with HOPE | Walk for Life?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run with HOPE | Walk for Life
Aug 29, 2026