Name: 9th Annual HOLDEN'S HOPE FOREVER 5K
Start: 2026-04-25
End: 2026-04-25
Location: Lake Charles

About the Event

9th Annual Holden's Hope Forever 5K & 1 Mile Race

Join us for the 9th Annual Holden's Hope Forever Race, where every step you take contributes to a meaningful cause!

The Hope Forever 5K Race is a heartfelt gathering that honors the memory of precious lives while uniting our community in compassion and resilience. We invite you to get involved by sponsoring the event or forming a fundraising team with your friends, family, or colleagues. Together, we can create a day filled with love, remembrance, and support. Your participation as a sponsor or team member celebrates the lives of those we’ve lost and empowers families facing unimaginable challenges. Sign up today to be part of something truly special and make a lasting difference in our community!

Dedicated areas and tributes are woven throughout the race, creating a poignant atmosphere that honors the memory of precious babies. As you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you’ll encounter heartfelt displays that remind us of the love and strength found in our shared experiences. These tributes unite our community in celebrating lives lived while providing unwavering support for families on their healing journeys. Your involvement will help keep these memories alive and foster hope and connection for those facing their own struggles. Together, we can make this event a powerful testament to love, support, and remembrance.

Registration Fees:

$35 Combo 5K & 1 Mile

$30 5 K

$20 1 Mile

$40 Virtual Run/Walk either distance*

Registration notes:

The Virtual Run/Walk is intended for those who live out of town, are sick, and/or are unable to join live; race times are not included in live race awards.
This race does not charge a late fee. Online registration ends Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Race Day registration will be available from 7:00-7:45 AM for those who missed online registration.
NO RACING FEE IS COLLECTED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE PUSHED IN STROLLERS
We have a No Refund policy so please consider your registration a donation. In inclement weather, we will hold back start times for racing; i.e. waiting for the thunder to clear out. However, we hold race day rain or shine, and we will run in the rain! *Information regarding weather affecting race day will be communicated to all race participants, via email and text.
T-shirt deadline is April 8, 2026.

Race Day Schedule:
7:00AM Packet pickup and Race day registration opens

7:30AM Opening Ceremony + Warm Up

7:45AM Packet pickup and Race day registration closes

8:00AM 1 Mile Race Starts

8:30AM 5K Race Starts

10:30AM Awards

11:30AM Closing + Memorial Tribute Presentation

Awards:

Team Awards

Largest Team - plaque
Best Team T-shirt design - trophy*

(*submit your team shirt design by showing your race shirt to the registration table by 8:30am on Race Day)

Team Fundraising Award - please see fundraising benefits page for more info.

Individual Awards: medals

5 Kilometers Race awards

Overall Male & Female
Overall Masters (ages 40-49) Male & Female
Overall Grand Masters (ages 50-59) Male & Female
Top 3 males & top 3 females in each of the following age groups: 7 years and younger, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, and 60 years and older

1 Mile Race awards

Overall Male & Female

T-shirts
Short-sleeved performance shirts are provided to registered participants. Shirts are guaranteed to those participants who registered prior to Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Shirts may be purchased without registration for $13 through March 25, 2026. Click "Store" to purchase an additional shirt.

Shirts will be sold on race day, with inventory available on a first come, first serve basis.

Fundraising Teams + Individual Fundraisers

Raising additional funds for this worthy cause as a team, individual, family or business corporate team!

Create a Team: during your registration process

Post-race Ceremony Activities: We encourage friends and family to donate, walk, or run to support angel parents as well as Holden's Hope. Even if you do not plan to physically walk or run in the race, with the purchase of a $5 wristband attendees of all ages can enjoy food, drinks and post-race activities. Wristbands can be purchased the morning of the event or online.

Social Media: Help us spread the word, raise awareness and build your team by tagging us on social media. Holden's Hope has a Facebook page. Also, use the hashtag #HopeForever2026 or #HoldensHopeForever2026 so that we can see and share your pictures!

Store Items: Purchase as a separate item here or during your registration

Additional Race T-shirts: ($10 -$15 each) on race day, with inventory available as first come first served. You can also order additional shirts online by March 25, 2026 to guarantee the size(s) needed.

Race Tribute Signs ($25 each)
We are offering the option to purchase a tribute sign in memory of angel babies. Upon completion of your purchase, you will be contacted regarding details to design your tribute sign. The deadline to order is March 15, 2026.

Tribute signs are placed along the race routes. Only one tribute sign will be placed along the race route, but families are welcome to purchase more signs as they wish. Some families wish to hold or keep a sign.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run

Apr 25, 2026

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$20.00

1 Mile Run/Walk

Apr 25, 2026

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$20.00

5K Run/Walk

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$30.00

COMBO 5K & 1 MILE

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$35.00

Holden's Hope 12 and Under - 5K and/or 1 Mile Fun Run

Apr 25, 2026

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$20.00

VIRTUAL RUN/WALK | FOR OUT-OF-TOWN SUPPORTERS

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$40.00

Virtual Race - 12 and Under - 5K and/or 1 Mile Fun Run

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race - 12 and Under - 5K and/or 1 Mile Fun Run

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$20.00

1 Mile Virtual Fun Run

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:30

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$20.00

5K Run

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$30.00

5K Virtual Run

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$35.00

Holden's Hope 13 & Over - 5K and/or 1 Mile Run/Walk

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$30.00

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run

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0.00

Virtual 5K Run

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — Virtual 5K Run

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0.00

Virtual Race - 13 & Over - 5K and/or 1 Mile Run/Walk

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race - 13 & Over - 5K and/or 1 Mile Run/Walk

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08:30

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$30.00

Virtual Walk/Run: Out of Town and/or Not able to Join the Race Live

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Lake Charles.

thermostat Temperature

17.0° / 25.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.3° / 24.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 1m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:44

nightlight Sunset

19:40

About Lake Charles

Learn more about the host city, Lake Charles.

Lake Charles is the second-largest city in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, with 87,000 residents in 2022. It is well known for gaming and the great outdoors, culinary delights and rhythm and blues. There are over 75 annual festivals from the splendor of Mardi Gras to the swashbuckling days of the Contraband Days Pirate Festival, there is something going on nearly every weekend.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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9th Annual HOLDEN'S HOPE FOREVER 5K

About the Event

9th Annual Holden's Hope Forever 5K & 1 Mile Race

Join us for the 9th Annual Holden's Hope Forever Race, where every step you take contributes to a meaningful cause!

Registration Fees:

$35 Combo 5K & 1 Mile

$30 5 K

$20 1 Mile

$40 Virtual Run/Walk either distance*

Registration notes:

The Virtual Run/Walk is intended for those who live out of town, are sick, and/or are unable to join live; race times are not included in live race awards.

This race does not charge a late fee. Online registration ends Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Race Day registration will be available from 7:00-7:45 AM for those who missed online registration.

NO RACING FEE IS COLLECTED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE PUSHED IN STROLLERS

T-shirt deadline is April 8, 2026.

Race Day Schedule: 7:00AM Packet pickup and Race day registration opens

7:30AM Opening Ceremony + Warm Up

7:45AM Packet pickup and Race day registration closes

8:00AM 1 Mile Race Starts

8:30AM 5K Race Starts

10:30AM Awards

11:30AM Closing + Memorial Tribute Presentation

Awards:

Team Awards

Largest Team - plaque

Best Team T-shirt design - trophy*

(*submit your team shirt design by showing your race shirt to the registration table by 8:30am on Race Day)

Team Fundraising Award - please see fundraising benefits page for more info.

Individual Awards: medals

5 Kilometers Race awards

Overall Male & Female

Overall Masters (ages 40-49) Male & Female

Overall Grand Masters (ages 50-59) Male & Female

Top 3 males & top 3 females in each of the following age groups: 7 years and younger, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, and 60 years and older

1 Mile Race awards

Overall Male & Female

T-shirtsShort-sleeved performance shirts are provided to registered participants. Shirts are guaranteed to those participants who registered prior to Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Shirts may be purchased without registration for $13 through March 25, 2026. Click "Store" to purchase an additional shirt.

Shirts will be sold on race day, with inventory available on a first come, first serve basis.

Fundraising Teams + Individual Fundraisers

Raising additional funds for this worthy cause as a team, individual, family or business corporate team!

Create a Team: during your registration process

Social Media: Help us spread the word, raise awareness and build your team by tagging us on social media. Holden's Hope has a Facebook page. Also, use the hashtag #HopeForever2026 or #HoldensHopeForever2026 so that we can see and share your pictures!

Store Items: Purchase as a separate item here or during your registration

Additional Race T-shirts: ($10 -$15 each) on race day, with inventory available as first come first served. You can also order additional shirts online by March 25, 2026 to guarantee the size(s) needed.

Race Tribute Signs ($25 each)We are offering the option to purchase a tribute sign in memory of angel babies. Upon completion of your purchase, you will be contacted regarding details to design your tribute sign. The deadline to order is March 15, 2026.

Tribute signs are placed along the race routes. Only one tribute sign will be placed along the race route, but families are welcome to purchase more signs as they wish. Some families wish to hold or keep a sign.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run

1 Mile Run/Walk

5K Run/Walk

COMBO 5K & 1 MILE

Holden's Hope 12 and Under - 5K and/or 1 Mile Fun Run

VIRTUAL RUN/WALK | FOR OUT-OF-TOWN SUPPORTERS

Virtual Race - 12 and Under - 5K and/or 1 Mile Fun Run

1 Mile Virtual Fun Run

5K Run

5K Virtual Run

Holden's Hope 13 & Over - 5K and/or 1 Mile Run/Walk

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run

Virtual 5K Run

Virtual Race - 13 & Over - 5K and/or 1 Mile Run/Walk

Virtual Walk/Run: Out of Town and/or Not able to Join the Race Live

Weather History

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Race Day Schedule:
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T-shirts
Short-sleeved performance shirts are provided to registered participants. Shirts are guaranteed to those participants who registered prior to Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Race Tribute Signs ($25 each)
We are offering the option to purchase a tribute sign in memory of angel babies. Upon completion of your purchase, you will be contacted regarding details to design your tribute sign. The deadline to order is March 15, 2026.