Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2026
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Evansville, Indiana
- Price Free - $28.79
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
The day will be filled with fun activities for all ages, including a Survivors Parade, a Hope Walk, and a Cruise-In Car Show showcasing impressive vehicles. Food trucks and vendors will satisfy your cravings, while kids can enjoy face painting, inflatables, and more! Registration includes a stylish short-sleeve cotton t-shirt, and there are exciting awards up for grabs, including cash prizes for overall winners and age group awards. Don't miss this opportunity to come together for a day of hope, celebration, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
A Celebration of Strength & Community
Saturday, May 9, 2026
NEW LOCATION: Central High School Football Stadium
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
5K Run/Walk Walkers welcome (no pets, please!)
Survivors Parade Honoring our cancer warriors
Hope Walk Fun for all ages
Cruise-In Car Show
Food Trucks & Vendors
Kids Activities Face painting, inflatables & more!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Short-sleeve cotton t-shirt (5K, 1-mile, and Survivor Parade)
Swag while supplies last
Children 3 & under participate FREE in the walk but do not receive a t-shirt
AWARDS
Overall Male & Female: $100 cash prize
Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female
14 & under, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539,
4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70+
PACKET PICKUP - Date TBD
Chemo Buddies Office
3700 Bellemeade Ave, Suite 118
Please pick up before event day!
Event Day Check-In: TBD
Timing by: Rise Up and Run
RAIN OR SHINE NO REFUNDS
Races
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Chemo Buddies Hopefest 5K
Incl. $3.79 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.79
OPENS 12 JAN 26Timed 5K run/walk T-shirt included. -
Chemo Buddies Hopefest Walk
Incl. $3.11 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (11:00AM CDT)
$18.11
OPENS 12 JAN 26This event is for all the walkers! Teams encouraged! T-shirt included. -
Chemo Buddies Hopefest Survivor's Parade
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (10:30AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 12 JAN 26All cancer survivors are eligible to participate (in active treatment and out!). Register early to get a survivor's t-shirt and swag while supplies last.
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Central High School Football Stadium, 5400 N 1st Ave, Evansville, 47710, IN, United States
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