
Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together is a running race on October 17, 2026 in West Bend, WI, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
NAMI Washington county is hosting a luminary walk at The Blue Lotus Center in West Bend, Wisconsin. The event will start at 4:30pm! We will host the Where Hope Glows event to raise funds for suicide prevention and mental health awareness in Washington County. Funds will help NAMI of Washington county with prevention and support efforts related to suicide and mental health conditions. We need to be a light of hope for those who are struggling with mental health, suicidal thoughts or suicide loss. Discounted pricing available for anyone under 18 using coupon codes (FREE for 2 and under, CHILD for 3-12 , TEEN for 13-17)
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
59°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Bend, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
31,722
as of 2023
City Elevation
911 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 37 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
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Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together
Oct 17, 2026