Fostering Hope 5K
- Date Sat 21st August 2027
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Richmond, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the 5th Annual Fostering Hope 5K and Kid's Dash on Saturday, August 21, 2027! Join us at 8:30 AM at the scenic White Hall Park in Richmond, Madison County, for a memorable event that supports the Orphan Care Alliance (OCA). This uplifting race features a beautiful 5K run/walk along a paved trail, along with fun options for children, including a 1/4 Mile Dash and a Toy Race ride. Participants can also take part in a virtual 5K.
Gather your friends, family, and co-workers to create or join a team, with a prize for the largest group! Enjoy commemorative T-shirts, free race photos, and the chance to earn referral rewards. Celebrate your achievements with awards for the top male and female finishers as well as medals for the best performers in various age brackets. With food, music, and fellowship, this event promises to be a fantastic way to support vulnerable children in the foster care system while enjoying a day of fun and fitness. Don’t miss out—register by August 9th to secure your T-shirt and be part of this incredible cause!
Gather your friends, family, and co-workers to create or join a team, with a prize for the largest group! Enjoy commemorative T-shirts, free race photos, and the chance to earn referral rewards. Celebrate your achievements with awards for the top male and female finishers as well as medals for the best performers in various age brackets. With food, music, and fellowship, this event promises to be a fantastic way to support vulnerable children in the foster care system while enjoying a day of fun and fitness. Don’t miss out—register by August 9th to secure your T-shirt and be part of this incredible cause!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL FOSTERING HOPE 5K & KID'S DASH ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2027 AT 8:30AM AT WHITE HALL PARK IN RICHMOND/MADISON COUNTY!
Raising Hope 5K will benefit ORPHAN CARE ALLIANCE (OCA). OCA is a ministry that operates throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana, mobilizing Christians to serve vulnerable children and families within the foster and adoptive community. OCA directly impacts youth with foster care and adoption history through their Life Coaching program. OCA Life Coaches are trained and then matched to mentor a youth in foster care: to be their friend and walk alongside them in life when they might not have anyone else. OCA supports children in foster care by meeting their physical, emotional, and therapeutic needs through the OCA Family Support, Life Coaching, and Family Preservation ministries
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic loop course on paved trail/roadway surfaces through beautiful White Hall Park
* 5K Run/Walk, Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash, Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race and 5K Virtual option
* Create or join a race group/team. Invite your friends, family, & co-workers to join your team. We'll have a prize for the largest team.
* Commemorative race T-shirts (Unisex and Youth sizes). Register by August 9th to receive T-shirt.
* Free race photos
* Referral Rewards (Refer 5 people who register for the race and get a $25 refund on your registration)
* Awards for Top Finishers in Overall & Age Group (see below)
* Race manually timed by RaceRise
* Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause!
5K COURSE MAP --- See section below
AWARDS -- Awards will be presented to the top 3 Male and Female Runners overall. Medals will also be given for the Top 2 M/F in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
Raising Hope 5K will benefit ORPHAN CARE ALLIANCE (OCA). OCA is a ministry that operates throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana, mobilizing Christians to serve vulnerable children and families within the foster and adoptive community. OCA directly impacts youth with foster care and adoption history through their Life Coaching program. OCA Life Coaches are trained and then matched to mentor a youth in foster care: to be their friend and walk alongside them in life when they might not have anyone else. OCA supports children in foster care by meeting their physical, emotional, and therapeutic needs through the OCA Family Support, Life Coaching, and Family Preservation ministries
RACE FEATURES:
* Scenic loop course on paved trail/roadway surfaces through beautiful White Hall Park
* 5K Run/Walk, Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash, Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race and 5K Virtual option
* Create or join a race group/team. Invite your friends, family, & co-workers to join your team. We'll have a prize for the largest team.
* Commemorative race T-shirts (Unisex and Youth sizes). Register by August 9th to receive T-shirt.
* Free race photos
* Referral Rewards (Refer 5 people who register for the race and get a $25 refund on your registration)
* Awards for Top Finishers in Overall & Age Group (see below)
* Race manually timed by RaceRise
* Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause!
5K COURSE MAP --- See section below
AWARDS -- Awards will be presented to the top 3 Male and Female Runners overall. Medals will also be given for the Top 2 M/F in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sat 21st August 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$28.25
OPENS 01 JAN 27A manually timed 5K (3.1 miles) with awards presented for our top finishers (top 1st and 2nd male and female in each age bracket). Registrants receive a commemorative T-shirt. Register by August 9th to receive your T-shirt. Course is on paved trail/roadway surfaces. Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are welcomed. -
Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sat 21st August 2027 (8:15AM EDT)
$12.75
OPENS 01 JAN 27A fun, untimed 1/4 mile dash for the kiddos ages 9 and under. Each participating child will receive a commemorative participation medal. Parents may purchase a commemorative race shirt for a $10 add on charge. -
Kid's 1/4 Mile Ride on Toy Race
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st August 2027 (8:20AM EDT)
$12.75
OPENS 01 JAN 27It is a fun, untimed race for kids who want to bring their 6- or 12-volt ride-on toy (Peg Perego Tractor, PowerWheels Barbie Jeep, etc) on the 1/4 Mile Fun Run course. Kids aged 3-7 years. There are no prizes or awards for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
$33.25
OPENS 01 JAN 27If you can't join us in person, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker and you'll receive a commemorative race shirt while supplies last. Run/walk your 5K in your own hometown on your own schedule. $30 donation (includes postage) to participate virtually. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sat 21st August 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 JAN 27We need 6-8 volunteers to work a race day shift from 7am - 10:30am to make the race great. Volunteers receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
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White Hall Park, 500 White Hall Shrine Road, Richmond, 40475, KY, United States
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