Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Berea, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Chasing Hope 5K Run and 1 Mile Hope Stride on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in beautiful Berea, Madison! Kicking off at 9:00 AM at Berea Community High School, this uplifting event aims to raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding suicide prevention and mental health. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K run, which will be timed, or an untimed 1 Mile Hope Stride, making it a perfect outing for runners of all levels.
Join the community for a day filled with fun, food, and fellowship, all while supporting a vital cause. Enjoy a picturesque course through Berea City Park and the Berea City Trail, and don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top finishers in various age divisions! To ensure you receive a commemorative race T-shirt, be sure to register by April 27th. With 100% of net proceeds benefiting the Behavioral Health Department at Baptist Health Richmond, your participation will help empower individuals and foster a supportive environment for mental health. Come run, stride, and help us chase hope together!
Join the community for a day filled with fun, food, and fellowship, all while supporting a vital cause. Enjoy a picturesque course through Berea City Park and the Berea City Trail, and don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top finishers in various age divisions! To ensure you receive a commemorative race T-shirt, be sure to register by April 27th. With 100% of net proceeds benefiting the Behavioral Health Department at Baptist Health Richmond, your participation will help empower individuals and foster a supportive environment for mental health. Come run, stride, and help us chase hope together!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THIS INAUGURAL RACE TO HELP END THE STIGMA AND FOSTER HOPE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES!
SUNDAY, MAY 3RD AT 9:00AM AT BEREA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (BEREA, KY)
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic course on paved surfaces through Berea City Park and the Berea City Trail
* 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
* 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.
GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE - We encourage you to register by April 27th to guarantee your shirt size. Those registering after 4/27 will have the pick of what is left in our shirt inventory or can select our "No Shirt" option.
SUNDAY, MAY 3RD AT 9:00AM AT BEREA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (BEREA, KY)
RACE FEATURES
* Scenic course on paved surfaces through Berea City Park and the Berea City Trail
* 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
* 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.
GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE - We encourage you to register by April 27th to guarantee your shirt size. Those registering after 4/27 will have the pick of what is left in our shirt inventory or can select our "No Shirt" option.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Poly/Cotton (Unisex Sized) T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.25
A timed/competitive 5K (3.1 mile) race for all levels of runners & walkers. Race will be conducted on paved trail/roadway surfaces and there will be awards presented for the Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in various age divisions. A commemorative race T-shirt is included with registration (while supplies last). Strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes are permitted. -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Poly/Cotton (Unisex Sized) T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (9:02AM EDT)
$28.25
An untimed, non-competitive 1 Mile Fun Walk on paved trail surfaces. No awards presented for this event. Registrants will receive a commemorative race T-shirt as part of your registration (while supplies last). -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Poly/Cotton (Unisex Sized) T-Shirt
$33.25
If you can't join us in person, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker. For a $30 donation you can run/walk your own Chasing Hope 5K in your hometown on your schedule and we'll mail you your commemorative race T-shirt. You can also log your result or completion of your virtual 5K on the race results page (optional). There are no awards for this event. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Poly/Cotton (Unisex Sized) T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
Free
We need 10 enthusiastic volunteers to work a 3.5-hour shift on race day to make our race great. Volunteers who work a full shift earn a commemorative race T-shirt.
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Location
Berea Community High School, 1 Pirate Parkway, Berea, 40403, KY, United States
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