9th Annual HOLDEN'S HOPE FOREVER 5K

9TH ANNUAL HOPE FOREVER 5K & 1MILE RACE

Join us for the 9th Annual Holden's Hope Forever Race, where every step you take contributes to a meaningful cause! The Hope Forever 5K Race is a heartfelt gathering that honors the memory of precious lives while uniting our community in compassion and resilience. We invite you to get involved by sponsoring the event or forming a fundraising team with your friends, family, or colleagues. Together, we can create a day filled with love, remembrance, and support. Your participation as a sponsor or team member celebrates the lives of those we’ve lost and empowers families facing unimaginable challenges. Sign up today to be part of something truly special and make a lasting difference in our community!

Dedicated areas and tributes are woven throughout the race, creating a poignant atmosphere that honors the memory of precious babies. As you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you’ll encounter heartfelt displays that remind us of the love and strength found in our shared experiences. These tributes unite our community in celebrating lives lived while providing unwavering support for families on their healing journeys. Your involvement will help keep these memories alive and foster hope and connection for those facing their own struggles. Together, we can make this event a powerful testament to love, support, and remembrance.

Registration Fees:

• $35 Combo 5K & 1 Mile
• $30 5 K
• $20 1 Mile
• $40 Virtual Run/Walk either distance*

Registration notes:

The Virtual Run/Walk is intended for those who live out of town, are sick, and/or are unable to join live; race times are not included in live race awards. This race does not charge a late fee. Online registration ends Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Race Day registration will be available from 7:00-7:45 AM for those who missed online registration. NO RACING FEE IS COLLECTED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE PUSHED IN STROLLERS. We have a No Refund policy so please consider your registration a donation. In inclement weather, we will hold back start times for racing; i.e. waiting for the thunder to clear out. However, we hold race day rain or shine, and we will run in the rain! Information regarding weather affecting race day will be communicated to all race participants, via email and text. T-shirt deadline is April 8, 2026.

Race Day Schedule:

• 7:00AM Packet pickup and Race day registration opens
• 7:30AM Opening Ceremony + Warm Up
• 7:45AM Packet pickup and Race day registration closes
• 8:00AM 1 Mile Race Starts
• 8:30AM 5K Race Starts
• 10:30AM Awards
• 11:30AM Closing + Memorial Tribute Presentation

Awards:

Team Awards: Largest Team - plaque, Best Team T-shirt design - trophy, Team Fundraising Award.

Individual Awards: medals for 5 Kilometers Race (Overall Male & Female, Overall Masters, Overall Grand Masters, Top 3 in age groups) and 1 Mile Race (Overall Male & Female).

T-shirts:

Short-sleeved performance shirts are provided to registered participants. Shirts are guaranteed to those participants who registered prior to Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Shirts may be purchased without registration for $13 through March 25, 2026. Click "Store" to purchase an additional shirt. Shirts will be sold on race day, with inventory available on a first come, first serve basis.

Fundraising Teams + Individual Fundraisers:

Raising additional funds for this worthy cause as a team, individual, family or business corporate team! Create a Team: during your registration process.

Post-race Ceremony Activities:

We encourage friends and family to donate, walk, or run to support angel parents as well as Holden's Hope. Even if you do not plan to physically walk or run in the race, with the purchase of a $5 wristband attendees of all ages can enjoy food, drinks and post-race activities. Wristbands can be purchased the morning of the event or online.

Social Media:

Help us spread the word, raise awareness and build your team by tagging us on social media. Holden's Hope has a Facebook page. Also, use the hashtag #HopeForever2026 or #HoldensHopeForever2026 so that we can see and share your pictures!

Store Items:

Purchase as a separate item here or during your registration. Additional Race T-shirts: ($10 -$15 each) on race day. Race Tribute Signs ($25 each) in memory of angel babies. The deadline to order is March 15, 2026.