5K For Hope
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Event details
The 9th Annual 5K For Hope takes place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Rio Vista Community Park in Peoria, Arizona (8866 W Thunderbird Rd). The event is presented by Families Raising Hope and managed by StartLine Racing. The program includes the following distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1-Mile Fun Run
- Virtual 5K
The event raises funds to provide financial support to Arizona families affected by cancer.
Entry, logistics and amenities
Registration is available for in-person and virtual entries. Day-of registration and packet pickup are offered; mail-in registration is accepted through November 10, 2025. Virtual registrations are restricted to U.S. addresses and virtual participants receive a custom finisher medal and event shirt after the event. All in-person finishers receive a custom event medal and a dri-fit shirt unless they select the no-shirt option and receive a reduced registration amount.
The 5K is chip timed with real-time results and event photos. Age-group awards are given to the top three in each age group from 8 & Under up to 80 & Over. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are allowed but must start at the back of the field. Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, and motorized devices are not permitted on the course. The event is rain or shine and there are no refunds for weather. Current fundraising shows $3,884.99 raised for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.