Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride 2026 — Richmond, KY

Join us for this inaugural race to help end the stigma and foster hope for suicide prevention & mental health in our communities! Friday, September 11th at 7:00pm at White Hall Park in Richmond Area (I-75 at Exit 95) RACE FEATURES Scenic course on paved surfaces through White Hall Park Commemorative race T-shirts (Unisex sized) Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in various age divisions Convenient race morning packet pickup 5K Run (timed), 1 Mile Hope Stride (untimed) and Virtual Option Water Lantern Memorial Event at 6pm (see details below) Food, fun, fellowship for a great cause! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Contact either Sandy Adams ( sandy@c21thepinnacle.com ) or Cyndi Hall ( cyndi@positiveimpactky.com ) if you or your company would like to help us make a difference. Sponsorship Levels: Gold Sponsor: $1,000+ Silver Sponsor: $500-$999 Bronze Sponsor: $250-$500 Chalk The Walk Sponsor: $50-$100 WHY WE RACE? The Chasing Hope 5K and 1-Mile Hope Stride is an event to raise awareness and help end the stigma and foster hope for suicide prevention and mental health in our communities. This event helps raise critical funds for mental health to empower individuals through education, reducing barriers to care, and fostering a supportive environment. 100% of net proceeds from the event will support the Behavioral Health Department at Baptist Health Richmond. WATER LANTERN MEMORIAL EVENT There is that small water lake at White Hall Park. Interested race participants will receive a water lantern when they arrive. You can decorate your lanterns or write message to friends or loved ones you have lost, especially to those they have lost to suicide. We will launch the water lanterns in the water before the race begins at 7:00.