Name: Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-11
Location: Richmond

About the Event

Join us for this inaugural race to help end the stigma and foster hope for suicide prevention & mental health in our communities!

Friday, September 11th at 7:00pm at White Hall Park in Richmond Area (I-75 at Exit 95)

RACE FEATURES

Scenic course on paved surfaces through White Hall Park
Commemorative race T-shirts (Unisex sized)
Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in various age divisions
Convenient race morning packet pickup
5K Run (timed), 1 Mile Hope Stride (untimed) and Virtual Option
Water Lantern Memorial Event at 6pm (see details below)
Food, fun, fellowship for a great cause!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Contact either Sandy Adams (sandy@c21thepinnacle.com) or Cyndi Hall (cyndi@positiveimpactky.com) if you or your company would like to help us make a difference.

Sponsorship Levels:

Gold Sponsor: $1,000+
Silver Sponsor: $500-$999
Bronze Sponsor: $250-$500
Chalk The Walk Sponsor: $50-$100

WHY WE RACE?

The Chasing Hope 5K and 1-Mile Hope Stride is an event to raise awareness and help end the stigma and foster hope for suicide prevention and mental health in our communities. This event helps raise critical funds for mental health to empower individuals through education, reducing barriers to care, and fostering a supportive environment. 100% of net proceeds from the event will support the Behavioral Health Department at Baptist Health Richmond.

WATER LANTERN MEMORIAL EVENT

There is that small water lake at White Hall Park. Interested race participants will receive a water lantern when they arrive. You can decorate your lanterns or write message to friends or loved ones you have lost, especially to those they have lost to suicide. We will launch the water lanterns in the water before the race begins at 7:00.

Races Offered

Virtual Runner/Walker

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$30.00

Race Volunteer

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — Race Volunteer

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Type — Running

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17:15

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$0.00

5K Run/Walk

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$30.00

1 Mile Fun Walk

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:02

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Richmond.

thermostat Temperature

16.0° / 26.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.5° / 26.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 11m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:19

nightlight Sunset

19:43

About Richmond

Learn more about the host city, Richmond.

Berea is a small city in Kentucky's Bluegrass Region in southern Madison County about 15 miles south of Richmond and 45 miles south of Lexington. The community has experienced major population growth: 38% from 2000 to 2010, and 16% to 2018. It is known for its active arts and crafts scene and as the home of Berea College, a liberal arts school which serves students from the Appalachia region.