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2026 Run for Hope

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REGISTER

Early bird ends July 31


COMMUNITY VILLAGE

  • The Community Village and registration will be at the Fountain/Boat Lake pavilion at Byrd Park.
     
  • Parking will not be available at Fountain/Boat Lake or the access road. See parking info.
     
  • ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
    • Field games: Tug of War, Jumbo Jenga and Jumbo Connect Four
    • Face painting, DJ and more...
       

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION ON 9/18

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

  • 7:30 AM: Packet pick-up opens
     
  • 7:45 AM: Warm up with Lionel Bacon, avid Spartan Racer, AAU Basketball Coach and Community Relations & Development Officer for The Salvation Army Central Virginia.
     
  • 8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony/Remarks
     
  • 8:20 AM: Mascot Race
     
  • 8:30 AM: 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starts
     
  • 9:00 AM: Timed 5k starts
     
  • ONGOING: Community Village and Awards

PARKING

  • Parking will not be available at Fountain/Boat Lake or the access road.
     
  • Parking is available at:
    • Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
       
    • Street parking on Arthur Ashe Boulevard (then walk down the wooden stairs to Boat Lake)
       
    • Street parking on Sheppard or Maplewood Streets
       
    • Street parking at Rueger Playground (650 S. Sheppard Street)
       

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