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Running

Strides for Hope

Date
April 17–24, 2027
Distance
5K · Other
Price
$30
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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

5K$30
2 Mile (ish)$30

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

57°

Typical Low

36°

Chance of Rain

38%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Eau Claire 3sw, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:19 AMSunset 7:53 PMDaylight 13h 34m

Host City

About Eau Claire, WI

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

What Are You
Waiting For?

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.

304

Days to train

Race
Strides for Hope
Date
April 17–24, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

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.

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Running

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)

What is the Strides for Hope?
Strides for Hope is a running race held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on April 17, 2027. 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 Strides for Hope?
Saturday, April 17, 2027 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at 100 Carson Park Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Strides for Hope?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Strides for Hope

Apr 17, 2027

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