48 Miles of HOPE 48 Miler
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Event overview
The race takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Winston Salem, NC. The event is a fundraiser for HOPE of Winston Salem; proceeds support efforts to reduce food insecurity in Forsyth County. The program includes multiple timed and untimed events on the same day:
- 5K
- 10K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- 48 Mile Fun Run
- 48 Mile Relay (team option, up to six runners)
The event includes a birthday fundraiser element in which the organizer will run his age in miles to raise money and awareness for HOPE of Winston Salem.
Course, location and awards
The course is a 0.55 mile crushed gravel loop at Kimberley Park, just outside downtown Winston Salem. Per the course layout, 5K participants run a little under six laps and 10K participants run just over eleven laps. The event site is listed as HOPE of Winston Salem, 355 NW Crawford Pl, Winston Salem, NC 27105.
Awards are planned for top finishers. The 5K top male and female will receive a three-treatment pack. The 10K top male and female will receive medals and a massage gift certificate. The top relay team will receive a $200 gift card. Food, drinks, giveaways, and an after-party are provided on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.