Awards
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top finishers as follows: 5K - Top male and top female will receive a medal. 10K - Top male and female finishers will receive a medal. 49 Mile Relay Team - Team members will receive a medal.
49 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $8.49 · goes up to $59 on Dec 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Mile Fun Run | 50 Mile | Jan 23, 20277:30 AM | $49$59 after Dec 10, 2026 | – |
| 49 Mile Relay | Relay | Jan 23, 20277:30 AM | $25$35 after Dec 10, 2026 | – |
| 49 Miles of HOPE 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Jan 23, 202710:30 AM | $8.49$10.49 after Jan 23, 2027 | – |
| 49 Miles of HOPE 5K | 5K | Jan 23, 202711:00 AM | $20$25 after Dec 10, 2026 | – |
| 49 Miles of HOPE 10k | 10K | Jan 23, 202711:45 AM | $25$30 after Dec 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 50 Mile fee goes up to $59 on Dec 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 49 Mile Fun Run: $49 until Dec 9, then $59 until Jan 22, then $69 until Jan 23.
- 49 Mile Relay: $25 until Dec 9, then $35 until Jan 2, then $45 until Jan 22, then $55 until Jan 23.
- 49 Miles of HOPE 1 Mile Fun Run: $8.49 until Jan 22, then $10.49 until Jan 23.
- 49 Miles of HOPE 5K: $20 until Dec 9, then $25 until Jan 2, then $30 until Jan 22, then $35 until Jan 23.
Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the 49 Mile Fun Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 990 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
HOPE of Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC 27105
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)47 Miles of HOPE 5k
84
finishers
35:27
median (11:25 /mi)
24:48
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
47 Miles of HOPE 10k
18
finishers
1:01:04
median (9:50 /mi)
47:52
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 49 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 49 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run?
At the 2025 47 Miles of HOPE 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 30:15 or better, the top quarter in 32:56, and half the field in 35:27; the last tenth came in after 48:28.
At the 2025 47 Miles of HOPE 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 48:06 or better, the top quarter in 57:26, and half the field in 1:01:04; the last tenth came in after 1:20:21.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:56 | 30:12 |
| 30-39 | 35:51 | 33:27 |
| 40-49 | 33:02 | 32:57 |
| 50-59 | 43:33 | 35:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 36 percent since 2023.
75
2023
38
2024
102
2025
All events combined, from official results.
49 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 53 to 84 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:21 to 35:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 (+282%) | 35:27 | under 30:15 | 24:48 |
| 2024 | 22 (-58%) | 40:32 | under 31:53 | 25:03 |
| 2023 | 53 | 36:21 | under 25:56 | 23:54 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:56, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 23 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 16°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 49 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- HOPE of Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC 27105Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 990 feet
- Included with entry
- Medal and Long Sleeved Shirt; Participating medal; Long sleeve shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 50 Mile, Kids, Relay
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 23, 2027), 2026 (Feb 7, 2026), 2025 (Jan 25, 2025), 2024 (Jan 20, 2024), 2023 (Jan 14, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is 49 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run?
- Saturday, January 23, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $8.49 before processing fees, and rises to $59 on Dec 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 50 Mile, Kids, Relay.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 84 runners finished the 47 Miles of HOPE 5k; the median finish was 35:27 and the winner ran 24:48.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:56, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- HOPE of Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC 27105.
From the organizers
For the sixth consecutive year, Justin will spend his birthday running his age in miles, all to raise money and awareness for HOPE of Winston Salem! Like the last three years, there will be a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run to take place as Justin runs laps around the loop at Kimberley Park. We will also have a 49 mile Relay - so grab some friends and share the fun!
As always, you can sign up for the 49 mile "Fun Run" to go the full distance!
This year's after party will be the best yet, so stick around after the race for food, drink, fellowship and giveaways!