7 events in Richmond, Kentucky

JOIN US FOR OUR INAUGURAL 5K TO STAND UP TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE & SUPPORT SURVIVORS!

Saturday, 4/4/26 at 9am at White Hall Park in Richmond

Our race will be kicking off the nationally recognized Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month.

RACE FEATURES:

• Scenic course on paved trail surfaces

• Commemorative (unisex sized) T-shirts (soft poly/cotton)

• Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 10-year age divisions

• FREE Kid's Dash & Virtual Option

• Free Race Photos

• Convenient Race Day Packet Pickup at White Hall Park

• Timing by RaceRise

• Food/Fun/Fellowship for a great and worthy local cause!

100% of race proceeds and donations will support the Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass SVRC is where education, advocacy, and support come together in the fight against sexual violence. SVRC’s mission is to be a beacon of hope and a force for change for survivors across the region we serve.

WE ARE DEDICATED TO:

• Empowering individuals

• Educating communities

• Advocating for prevention

SVRC provides free and confidential, trauma-informed services, including:

• 24-hour support and survivor advocacy

• Counseling and therapy

• Emotional support

• Medical accompaniment

• Police and court accompaniments

• Education and training

• Support groups

SVRC proudly serves a 17-county Bluegrass region, including: Fayette, Scott, Madison, Estill, Powell, Nicholas, Harrison, Lincoln, Boyle, Garrard, Mercer, Jessamine, Franklin, Woodford, Anderson and Clark

GET INVOLVED!

Organizations that want to set up a table at the race should contact Morgan Berger ([email protected]) or call/text 859/533-8925.

RUN/WALK FOR HOPE 5K --- The Run/Walk for HOPE 5k is brought to you by Legacy of Hope Restored.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 at 10:00AM at White Hall Park in Richmond, Kentucky

100% of the race proceeds will benefit Legacy of Hope Restored (LHR), a U.S. based nonprofit that works to feed, educate, and mentor the economically poor and marginalized through meaningful partnerships with schools and organizations in the communities they serve. They currently help support two programs that are empowering children and their families in Cartagena, Colombia and Mendoza, Argentina.

• In Cartagena, Colombia they started a tutoring program to help children falling behind in school get the help that they need to not only survive,but thrive.

• In Mendoza, Argentina they support an educational program that serves at-risk children and families. PEPE's provides educational support, basic needs, and a supportive community for the children and families in their community.

To find out more about Legacy of Hope Restored and the impact they're making, check out www.lhrestored.org!

For those who do not wish to or are not able to join us in person, we have a VIRTUAL OPTION. For a $30 donation, we will mail you your commemorative t-shirt so you can "Run/Walk for HOPE" on your own schedule.

KONA ICE KIDS COLOR RUN:

In addition to our 5K, we're offering a Color Run for those 5-12 years old! This event will be a 1K race. This race will not be professionally timed/tracked. The route will go around the lake where each runner will be splashed with color as music plays and people cheer them on. Walk or Run - goal is for everyone in the family to have a good time!! Plus, every child that participates will get Free Kona after the race.

RACE FEATURES:

• Scenic Course Through Historic White Hall

• Untimed Color Run for All Runners 12 and Under

• Free Kona for all Color Run Participants

• Commemorative Race T-Shirts (Men's, Women's, & Youth Sizes)

• Overall & Age Group Awards (5K)

• Award for Team with Most Members

• Race Timing provided by RaceRise

• Free Race Photos (Thanks Paul Martin Photography)

• Food, Fun, Music, Face Painting, and Fellowship

PACKET PICKUP & SWAG: 5K Registrant will receive a commemorative bib, custom race shirt, and custom finisher medal. We have scheduled our packet pickup on Race Day (Saturday, April 18th from 8:30-9:45 am at the Race Venue (White Hall Park (Pavilion)) in Richmond, KY.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

8:30 am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins (Registration is all done online!)

9:00 am: Kona Ice Kids Color Run 1K Start

10:00 am: 5k Run/Walk Start

11:00 am: 5k Awards Ceremony

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PARKING: Parking will be at the main White Hall Park parking lot. Please watch for signs and volunteers directing traffic. Packet pickup will be held in the park pavilion. We will have use of the park's indoor restrooms near the pavilion.

REFRESHMENTS: Kona Ice; Travelin' Tom's Coffee; Bert's SpeakCheezy

AWARDS: Awards will be given for Top 3 M/F Overall and for Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: (10-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Join us for the 9th annual SuperHEARo 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The 5K (a timed event) will take place at 9:00am shortly followed by the 1.5 Mile Fun Run (non-timed event) at 9:05am. In addition to an in-person event at White Hall State Historic Site, we will also have a virtual option so you can join us from near or far! Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero. Packet pick-up will be available at Surge Screenprinting on Friday, May 15th from 11:30am-1:30pm and 4:00-5:15pm or prior to the race on Saturday beginning at 8:00am.

Awards will be given for Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers as well as Top 3 Male & Female in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-60, 60-64, and 65+ as well as Best Dressed Male & Female Superheroes. There will also be a prize for the Best Dressed Wonder Pet.

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1.5 MILE FUN WALK ROUTE MAP

We're ready for 2026! Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00am at White Hall State Historic Site.

As of December 2025, race proceeds and donations are currently planned to be split between 3 local charities --- The Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship, The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, and New Liberty Family Shelter. Read more about these charities below. For 2025, we are commemorating the "Historic Footsteps" of those before us.

RACE FEATURES

• Scenic closed course on paved trails at White Hall Park

• Commemorative unisex sized performance/tech shirts

• Social Teams to expand your race experience

• Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall

• Age Category 1st Place M/F Awards

• 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

• 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk & Virtual option

• Music, food trucks, snacks/drinks and fellowship

RACE DAY SCHEDULE (June 28)

• 6:45AM Race Day Packet Pickup Until 7:45 a.m.

• 7:45AM Welcome & Announcements

• 8:00AM RACE START - 5K Run/Walk & Wheelchair Division

• 8:10AM 1 Mile Family Fun Walk

• 9:00AM Awards Ceremony (Top 3 M/F Overall & 1st Place Age Categories)

ADVANCED PACKET PICKUP AT MADISON CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND

• Location: MCPL, Room 138, 507 West Main St., Richmond, KY 40475

• Thursday (6/26), 3:40 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.

• Friday (6/27), 3:10 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.

• If unable to pick-up in advance, race day packet pick-up is on Saturday (6:45 - 7:45 a.m.)

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1 MILE FUN WALK