2026 Run for Hope

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Early bird ends July 31

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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

• WHERE: Lucky Road Run Shop at Willow Lawn
  • (1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond VA)
• WHEN: Friday, September 18
• TIME: 3 - 6 PM

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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