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Run for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Searcy, AR
920 E. Market Ave., 72143
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run for Hope 5K supports Hope Cottage, a domestic violence shelter, raising awareness and funds for survivors in Searcy.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Run for Hope 5K in Searcy, Arkansas, a meaningful event dedicated to supporting Hope Cottage, a local domestic violence shelter. Since 1996, Hope Cottage has provided crucial support to survivors, and this race helps raise vital awareness and funds for their mission. Participants can look forward to a 5K distance, with awards for top finishers across various categories. It's an opportunity to contribute to a significant cause while enjoying a community run.

What to expect

Run a 5K on a course with rolling hills. Receive a race shirt with your registration. Compete for awards across overall, masters, and age group categories.

Standout details

  • Benefits Hope Cottage domestic violence shelter
  • Awards for top overall, masters, and age groups
  • Guaranteed t-shirt if registered by deadline
  • Rolling hills terrain

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 27, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 27, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The Run for Hope 5K benefits Hope Cottage, a domestic violence shelter in Searcy, Arkansas. Established in 1996, the shelter has since been a source of hope for survivors of domestic violence. We run to raise awareness and support those in need of hope.

Race Date: Saturday, April 26. The last day to register and be guaranteed a t-shirt size is Friday, April 11.

Race Location: The race starts in front of 920 E. Market Ave.

Start Time: 8:00 AM. Please arrive early! You will need time to park, pick up race packet, attach race bib and timing chip.

Parking: There is ample parking in the Heritage parking lot or next to the starting line in the McInteer parking lot.

Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup will begin at 7:00 AM in the McInteer parking lot next to the race start. Each packet will include a race shirt. Participants also need to collect their race bib and timing chip at the table next to packet pickup. Restrooms are located inside the McInteer Bible Building.

Awards: There will be awards for the top 3 overall, top 3 masters, and top 3 in each age group category: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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