Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Foundations 4 Hope 5K in Lexington, Fayette, on Saturday, October 3, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM and promises a fun-filled day for participants of all ages, whether you choose to run or walk the 5K course. Join in the unique Jerry Can 5K Relay, where teams of three will challenge themselves to carry a filled jerry can while racing to the finish line. This relay format adds an exciting twist, with separate categories for men's and women's teams.
The event starts and ends near the picturesque Coldstream Dog Park and Legacy Trail, providing a scenic backdrop for all participants. Don't miss the packet pickup on Friday, October 2nd, at 4:30 PM at Coldstream Dog Park, where you'll get all the essentials for race day. The Foundations 4 Hope 5K is not just about the race; it's a chance to support a vital cause by empowering local churches and communities in East Africa with resources like clean water, medicine, and Christian leadership. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and making a difference in the lives of others!
The event starts and ends near the picturesque Coldstream Dog Park and Legacy Trail, providing a scenic backdrop for all participants. Don't miss the packet pickup on Friday, October 2nd, at 4:30 PM at Coldstream Dog Park, where you'll get all the essentials for race day. The Foundations 4 Hope 5K is not just about the race; it's a chance to support a vital cause by empowering local churches and communities in East Africa with resources like clean water, medicine, and Christian leadership. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and making a difference in the lives of others!
Organiser's Description
FOUNDATIONS FOR HOPE 5K- OCTOBER 3, 2026 8:00 AM
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CHIPPED TIME EVENT
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RUN OR WALK 5K
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FUN FOR ALL
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JERRY CAN 5K RELAY - WILL BE A (3) PERSON RELAY WITH BOTH MEN'S TEAMS AND WOMEN'S TEAMS WELCOME. EACH TEAM WILL RUN/WALK THE 5K WITH A JERRY CAN PROVIDED BY FOUNDATIONS 4 HOPE. THE JERRY CAN WILL BE FILLED WITH 5 GALLONS (42LBS) OF WATER FOR MEN TEAMS AND 3 GALLONS (25LBS) OF WATER FOR WOMEN TEAMS. TIME RESULTS END WHEN THE JERRY CAN CARRIED BY EACH TEAM CROSSES THE FINISH LINE. EACH TEAM WILL SIGN UP FOR THE RACE AS SINGLE ENTRY BUT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMING THEIR OWN (3) PERSON TEAMS. THE JERRY CAN CAN BE CARRIED IN ANY POSITION DESIRED BUT NO STRAPS OR ALTERNATIVE METHODS/ADDITIONS TO THE CAN WILL BE PERMITTED. ALL AGE ATHLETES ARE WELCOMED!
* Starts and Ends near the Coldstream Dog Park and Legacy Trail in north Lexington, KY!
* PACKET PICKUP: Join us for packet pickup on Friday, October 2nd at 4:30 PM at Coldstream Dog Park. We look forward to seeing you there!
THE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATIONS FOR HOPE 5K IS TO ADVANCE THE GOSPEL BY EMPOWERING THE LOCAL CHURCH, INVESTING IN INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CRITICAL RESOURCES, AND EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN LEADERS. THIS YEARS 5K WILL SUPPORT A COMBINATION OF THESE EFFORTS, THROUGH THE LOCAL CHURCH IN EAST AFRICA, BY PROVIDING COMMUNITIES WITH CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHURCHES, CLEAN WATER, AND MEDICINE. JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENT AND BE PART OF A GENERATION BEING CHANGED BY THE LOVE OF JESUS.
*
CHIPPED TIME EVENT
*
RUN OR WALK 5K
*
FUN FOR ALL
*
JERRY CAN 5K RELAY - WILL BE A (3) PERSON RELAY WITH BOTH MEN'S TEAMS AND WOMEN'S TEAMS WELCOME. EACH TEAM WILL RUN/WALK THE 5K WITH A JERRY CAN PROVIDED BY FOUNDATIONS 4 HOPE. THE JERRY CAN WILL BE FILLED WITH 5 GALLONS (42LBS) OF WATER FOR MEN TEAMS AND 3 GALLONS (25LBS) OF WATER FOR WOMEN TEAMS. TIME RESULTS END WHEN THE JERRY CAN CARRIED BY EACH TEAM CROSSES THE FINISH LINE. EACH TEAM WILL SIGN UP FOR THE RACE AS SINGLE ENTRY BUT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMING THEIR OWN (3) PERSON TEAMS. THE JERRY CAN CAN BE CARRIED IN ANY POSITION DESIRED BUT NO STRAPS OR ALTERNATIVE METHODS/ADDITIONS TO THE CAN WILL BE PERMITTED. ALL AGE ATHLETES ARE WELCOMED!
* Starts and Ends near the Coldstream Dog Park and Legacy Trail in north Lexington, KY!
* PACKET PICKUP: Join us for packet pickup on Friday, October 2nd at 4:30 PM at Coldstream Dog Park. We look forward to seeing you there!
THE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATIONS FOR HOPE 5K IS TO ADVANCE THE GOSPEL BY EMPOWERING THE LOCAL CHURCH, INVESTING IN INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CRITICAL RESOURCES, AND EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN LEADERS. THIS YEARS 5K WILL SUPPORT A COMBINATION OF THESE EFFORTS, THROUGH THE LOCAL CHURCH IN EAST AFRICA, BY PROVIDING COMMUNITIES WITH CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHURCHES, CLEAN WATER, AND MEDICINE. JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENT AND BE PART OF A GENERATION BEING CHANGED BY THE LOVE OF JESUS.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Jerry Can 5K Relay
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDThe Jerry Can division will be a (3) person relay with both men's teams and women's teams welcome. Each team will run/walk the 5K with a Jerry Can provided by Foundations 4 Hope. The Jerry Can will be filled with 5 Gallons (42lbs) of water for men's teams and 3 Gallons (25lbs) of water for women's teams. Time results end when the last person of each team crosses the finish line. Each team will sign up for the race as a single entry but will be responsible for forming their own (3) person teams. The Jerry Can can be carried in any position desired but no straps or alternative methods/additions to the can will be permitted. All age athletes are welcomed!
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