9th Annual 5K For Hope

🏃‍♂️ 9th Annual 5K For Hope

Join us for a powerful and uplifting morning as Families Raising Hope presents the 9th Annual 5K For Hope—a special event bringing together runners, walkers, families, and supporters to provide financial relief to Arizona families battling cancer. This isn’t just a race. It’s a celebration of resilience, a show of community support, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those facing the fight of their lives.

📍 What to Expect

• 5K Run/Walk: Make an impact with every step.
• 1-Mile Fun Run: Perfect for kids, families, and anyone looking for a shorter route.
• Inspiration and Community: Celebrate hope, remember loved ones, and rally together for a cause that touches us all.

🗓️ Location & Event Schedule

Rio Vista Community Park
8866 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381

• 7:00 AM: On-site registration & packet pickup
• 8:00 AM: 5K begins
• 8:10 AM: 1-Mile Fun Run starts

💖 Why It Matters

Every dollar raised through the 5K For Hope helps provide critical financial support for local families navigating cancer treatment. From groceries and utilities to rent and transportation, your participation brings real hope in real ways.

🤝 Become a Sponsor

Help us extend our reach by becoming a 2025 Event Sponsor. Your support makes this event—and our mission—possible. Together, we can lift the burden and remind families they’re not alone.

📧 Contact Information

To learn more, please contact Melissa at melissa@familiesraisinghope.org.

👟 Let’s Bring Hope

Let’s run. Let’s walk. Let’s bring hope. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line.

📄 Event Details and Schedule

• Registration: Mail-in registrations will be accepted until November 10, 2025. For mail-in registration, please complete and return the Mail-in Registration Form.
• Virtual Options: Participate in the 5K For Hope Virtual Race, where you can run or walk at your own location.
• What You Get: Custom Event Medal, Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt, Age Group Awards, and more!
• Course Maps: 5K Course Map, 1M Course Map

🎟️ Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 7:00 AM. We accept cash and credit cards (checks are no longer accepted). Registration cost on race day will be:

• 5K: $50
• 1M: $40

Leashed pets are welcome. This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather.

📦 Packet Pick-Up Opportunity

• Race day packet pickup will be available starting at 7 AM.

🎉 Event Schedule

• Sat, November 15, 2025 7:00 AM: Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens
• Sat, November 15, 2025 7:55 AM: Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up Closes
• Sat, November 15, 2025 8:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk Begins
• Sat, November 15, 2025 8:10 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run Begins
• Sat, November 15, 2025 9:00 AM: Award Ceremony Begins (approx.)

For more details, visit our race page.