
From the Organizer
Strides for Hope is a run/walk fundraiser supporting Hope Gospel Mission. This family-friendly event features both 5K and 2-mile distances. Every dollar raised will benefit the Mission's free programs for homeless and addiction recovery, providing essential support to men, women, and women with children. After a long winter, join us to run or walk and help make a difference in the lives of those in need!
Note: Event registration will be 50% off for participants age 18 and under.
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
57°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eau Claire 3sw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
69,274
as of 2023
City Elevation
778 ft
Nearest Airport
EAU
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 84 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 Strides for Hope, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Chetek Fishy Four Run-Walk
36 miles away
Hooked on Lake Holcombe 5K Fun Run
36 miles away
Run For The Bacon
22 miles away
Mad Shannon's Phit, Phun, Phive! Fun Run / Walk 5k & 800M Dash
21 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.
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)
Strides for Hope
Apr 17, 2027