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 rais
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Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride 2026 — Richmond, KY
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Richmond, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
