3 walking events in Cookeville, Tennessee

At Hope Adoption Agency, we continue in our mission and vision of serving the Upper Cumberland with affordable and accessible adoption services! Hope Adoption Agency remains as the only agency of its kind here in our region, and in 2026, we are setting our sights on raising the funds to grow and expand the opportunities for housing that we can offer our expectant mothers and keeping adoption affordable to our adoptive families.

"The 3rd annual Miles for Mom event exists to celebrate and support birth mothers, adoptive families, and the children we

serve; born and unborn. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to cover event costs and directly advance our pro-life mission. In a jumpstart effort to kick off Mother's Day Weekend, we bring this event to showcase, honor, and celebrate every mother!"

In order to guarantee a t-shirt for the day of the race, please register by April 24, 2026. Listed below are race registration costs:

• EARLY BIRD SPECIAL January 26-February 28: $30 (T-SHIRT INCLUDED)

• Regular Registration March 1-May 7: $35 (TSHIRT INCLUDED IF REGISTERED BY APRIL 24, 2026)

• Late Registration May 8-9: $50 (TSHIRT NOT INCLUDED)

For more information regarding Miles for Mom and how to sign up, please contact Kaici at the Hope Adoption Agency Office @ 931-651-1412.

Runners can pick up their race packets at the Hope Adoption Agency office located at 235 W. Main Street, Cookeville, TN on Thursday or Friday, May 7-8 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Participants are also welcome to pick up race packets the morning of the race at 7:00 am. Miles for Mom will begin promptly at 8 AM, and will take you on a beautiful scenic route through Algood, TN.

Want to Volunteer - click the 'MORE' tab then 'volunteer' at the top of the page to see ways you can help! Or call Kaici at the Hope Adoption Agency office to sign up! 931-651-1412

Run or Walk this family friendly 5K race raising funds to help cancer patients in the Upper Cumberland. The Summer Splash 5k offers racers opportunities to cool off along the course at optional “drenching stations” and “misting stations.” All participants will be timed and have the option to order a Summer Splash T-Shirt.

Proceeds from the Summer Splash 5K will go toward the Cancer Care Fund at Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation and participants are encouraged to run in honor or memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. The race was established in memory of Sarah Alice Bagci, who battled Burkitt's Lymphoma.

The race will begin promptly at 6 pm, beginning near Dogwood Park Amphitheater with the start line on N Walnut Ave. Note, there is construction in the lot between the park and start line. We will be gathering in the parking lot near Cigi's and the Exceptional Bean, and then walking to the start line together just before the race begins.

Red White & BOOM FREEDOM 5K Run/Walk

Friday, July 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Location: The Exceptional Bean – 55 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville

Celebrate America with a fun and meaningful evening run! Wear your red, white, and blue and run for freedom, fun, and community pride in our 3rd Annual FREEDOM 5K.

3 Divisions -

General - $50. (All Runners and Walkers 13 and up)

Veteran - $40. (Active, Served, or Retired Military)

Kids Fun Run - $35. (12 and under)

To Register: runsignup.com/Race/TN/Cookeville/RedWhiteandBoom5k

Presented by Better Cookeville and Better Together -- Benefitting The Exceptional Bean. Stay tuned for updates and spread the word to your friends and family!

Red White & BOOM Presented by these great partners:

LifeChurch, Ford Lincoln of Cookeville, Cash Express, Store Smart, Coca-Cola, Henry Brothers Roofing & Siding, Better Together, Food City, Rogers Group, Clayton Homes, Rush Towing, Dependable Auto Sales, Averitt, Twin Lakes, Vulcan, Putnam Properties, T.W. Frierson Contractors, The Real Estate Collective, G&L Tubing, Wilson Bank & Trust, TX Roadhouse, McGriff, 94.7 Country Giant, 98.5 KISS FM, 106.1 The Eagle, Grace 107, UC Reporter, Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine, GOAdvertising, First National Bank, Home2Suites, Holiday Inn, Ace Droneworks, Forwanders Photos, Pictures by Kaylin, Shelton Consulting Solutions, Trackside, BetterCookeville, City of Cookeville, and Putnam County.

For Full Event Details visit... www.redwhiteandboomcookeville.com