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Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together

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.

Date
October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
Price
$30
Sport
Running
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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)

Events

Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together$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

59°

Typical Low

39°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from West Bend, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:08 AMSunset 6:05 PMDaylight 10h 57m

Host City

About West Bend, WI

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

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

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50

Days to train

Race
Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together
Date
October 17, 2026

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About This Sport

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together?
Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together is a running race held in West Bend, Wisconsin on October 17, 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 Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together?
Saturday, October 17, 2026 in West Bend, Wisconsin at 5501 County Hwy M. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Where Hope Glows: Lighting the way together

Oct 17, 2026

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