The Salvation Army: Run for Hope
The Salvation Army: Run for Hope is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Richmond, VA, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
At The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center of Richmond, it is our hope that every child has a safe, nurturing, and supportive community to call their own!
Join us for the Run for Hope 1-MILE Fun Run/Walk or 5K to benefit The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Youth Center and programs in the Church Hill area of Richmond, VA.
Want a challenge? Register for BOTH the 5k AND 1-Mile fun run/walk and receive a special discount!
We will take our mark on the morning of Saturday, September 19 at Byrd Park.
Run, walk, skip to the finish line. This is a paved path and strollers are welcome.
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
84°
Low
66°
Conditions
Partly sunny
Chance of Rain
9%
Wind
5 to 8 mph
About Richmond, VA
Population
227,595
as of 2023
City Elevation
60 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 9 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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Salvation Army: Run for Hope, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
3
Days to train
- Race
- The Salvation Army: Run for Hope
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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The Salvation Army: Run for Hope
Sep 19, 2026