A Running Start for Hope 5K

Join us for this inaugural race benefiting A Running Start in partnership with The Hope Center!

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2027, at 6:00PM at Coldstream Park in Lexington

RACE FEATURES:

Scenic paved course at Coldstream Park on the popular Legacy Trail

Commemorative, super soft race T-shirts (Mens/Womens sizes available)

Free Race Photos

Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age divisions

Convenient race evening packet pickup/check-in

5K Run/Walk & Virtual Option

Food Truck onsite

Food, fun, fellowship and great music for an awesome cause!

Our race will benefit A Running Start which is supported by The Hope Center.

A Running Start is a nonprofit recovery running program in partnership with The Hope Center that uses movement, accountability, and community support to help individuals rebuilding their lives through substance misuse recovery. Through a Beginner's 5K style program, participants train alongside volunteers while learning discipline, confidence, and healthy coping skills. Proceeds from this 5K will directly support the program by providing running shoes, race registrations, hydration supplies, and encouragement from volunteer runners who help participants cross both finish lines and life milestones.

SPONSOSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Contact Kara Ball at kball@hopectr.org if you or your company would be interested in supporting our race and program through a race sponsorship.