Hope Starts Here 5K

🏃‍♀️ Event Details

• Date: May 3, 2025
• Time: 8 AM
• Location: Klyde Warren Park (2051 N. Pearl St Dallas, Texas 75201)
• Event Type: 5K run/walk

❤️ Event Purpose

• Run or walk at this uplifting family-friendly event to honor selfless donor heroes and celebrate the gift of life.

❓ FAQs

• How do I create a team?
  • During the registration process, you will be prompted to create or join a team, follow the instructions given during registration or watch this how-to video HERE. For more team captain resources, visit organ.org/teamcaptain.
• Are there Fundraising Prizes?
  • Yes! Fundraising prizes are for team captain or personal fundraisers only. You will receive coupon codes to choose the items of your choice after the race is complete. Registration fees will not count towards prizes. View prize options HERE.
• What is the fun run?
  • The fun run is designed for our participants who want to join us but don't want to run or walk the full 5K. Participants will still receive a t-shirt.
• Are Pets Allowed?
  • Yes! Pets with leashes are allowed on the 5K course.

🍼 Infants & Registration

• Do I need to register my infant?
  • If your child plans to be in a stroller during the race, they do not need to register but please note only registered participants will receive a t-shirt.
• Who receives a chipped BIB?
  • Chipped BIBs are for our in-person 5K participants.

🎽 T-Shirt & Packet Pickup

• How do I get my race t-shirt & BIB?
  • In-person participants can pick up their packet from our Dallas Headquarters (8190 Manderville Lane, Dallas, TX 75231) on the following days:
    • Thursday, May 1 from 9 AM-6 PM
    • Friday, May 2 from 10 AM-4 PM
  • Virtual participants will have their t-shirt mailed to the address given during registration.

🚗 Parking Information

• Where do I park?
  • We recommend parking on the north side of Klyde Warren Park due to street closures. See Klyde Warren Parking HERE.

🏁 Race Course Details

• Where is the course?
  • The 5K race starts and finishes at Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas. *Route coming soon

🎉 Post-Race Activities

• Will there be activities after the race?
  • YES! Honor your donor hero on the wall of hope, grab a bite, get your face painted, enjoy a snow cone, and more!

🌹 Honoring Loved Ones

• How will I honor my loved one?
  • Honor your loved one in our Donor Memorial Tent by bringing a framed picture to place on our wall of hope.
  • Unable to join us in person? You can still submit a photo HERE by April 28 for your picture to be placed on the wall.

🏆 Awards Information

• Will there be awards?
  • We will have in-person awards for the following categories:
    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall - Male
    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall – Female
    • 1st Place Overall - Youth

☔ Weather Policy

• Is there a weather plan?
  • The event is subject to weather. Your safety is our highest priority. Should the event date, time, and hosting require modification due to weather, there will be no refunds of registration fees. Deferrals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

🔗 More Information

• For more details, visit the race page: Hope Starts Here 5K.