Run For A Better Life 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run and Kids Run
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Washington, District of Columbia
Free–$48.70 · 4 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the annual Run For A Better Life event on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, in the beautiful Anacostia Park, Washington, D.C. This exciting day of community spirit features a fast and flat 5K race starting at 8:30 AM, along with a 1 Mile Fun Run and a 400-meter Kids Run, perfect for children aged 17 and under, kicking off around 9:30 AM. The event promises fun for the entire family with food stalls and engaging kids' activities like face painting and juggling, with festivities running until 11:00 AM.
Run Hope Work, a dedicated nonprofit, is at the heart of this inspiring event, aiming to empower local young adults through running, mindfulness, and workforce training. This year's race is particularly special as it honors the legacy of founder Jose Ortiz, whose incredible journey from hardship to hope continues to inspire many. By participating in the Run For A Better Life, you are not only enjoying a day of fitness and fun but also supporting a vital cause that helps transform lives and uplift the community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference—let's run together for a brighter future!
Run Hope Work, a dedicated nonprofit, is at the heart of this inspiring event, aiming to empower local young adults through running, mindfulness, and workforce training. This year's race is particularly special as it honors the legacy of founder Jose Ortiz, whose incredible journey from hardship to hope continues to inspire many. By participating in the Run For A Better Life, you are not only enjoying a day of fitness and fun but also supporting a vital cause that helps transform lives and uplift the community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference—let's run together for a brighter future!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$48.70
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Virtual 5k
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$32.80
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
$16.90
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Kids Run (400 meters)
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
Run Hope Work is excited to host our annual Run For A Better Life 5K on October 19th. Racers will take on the fast, flat, out-and-back course in Anacostia Park starting at the Roller Skating Pavilion. To ensure fun for the whole family, we will have food and kids' activities (face painting, jugglers, etc.) along with a 1 Mile Fun Run and 400 meter Kids Run free for kids ages 17 and under! The 5K goes off at 8:30 am and the Fun Run and Kids Run start at approximately 9:30. Activities go until 11:00.
Run Hope Work, founded in 2015, is a DC nonprofit that helps local young adults take control of their future through a program that includes running, meditation/mindfulness, and industry-certified workforce training.
Our annual race raises awareness about our mission and funds to support our program. Entry fees and donations allow Run Hope Work to get more DC youth off the streets, acquire skills, and earn long-term employment. Ultimately, we're helping empower our community to end the cycle of poverty and violence.
The race is dedicated to Run Hope Work's founder, Jose Ortiz, who died in a bike accident in April 2023. Run Hope Work is the manifestation of Jose's formula for self and community transformation. Jose overcame homelessness, poverty, and addiction to become a beloved entrepreneur, husband, father, and athlete. He was a mentor to Run Hope Work participants as well an inspiration to friends, colleagues and his family. Our annual 5K race was one of Jose's favorite activities; we will miss his infectious smile and enthusiastic presence, but we honor his legacy by continuing our work to support DC's youth.
Please join us! Let's all Run for a Better Life.
Run Hope Work, founded in 2015, is a DC nonprofit that helps local young adults take control of their future through a program that includes running, meditation/mindfulness, and industry-certified workforce training.
Our annual race raises awareness about our mission and funds to support our program. Entry fees and donations allow Run Hope Work to get more DC youth off the streets, acquire skills, and earn long-term employment. Ultimately, we're helping empower our community to end the cycle of poverty and violence.
The race is dedicated to Run Hope Work's founder, Jose Ortiz, who died in a bike accident in April 2023. Run Hope Work is the manifestation of Jose's formula for self and community transformation. Jose overcame homelessness, poverty, and addiction to become a beloved entrepreneur, husband, father, and athlete. He was a mentor to Run Hope Work participants as well an inspiration to friends, colleagues and his family. Our annual 5K race was one of Jose's favorite activities; we will miss his infectious smile and enthusiastic presence, but we honor his legacy by continuing our work to support DC's youth.
Please join us! Let's all Run for a Better Life.
Location
Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Dr. SE, Washington, 20020, DC, United States
Run For A Better Life 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run and Kids Run
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