Fruit Cove Fostering Hope 5K and Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Saint Johns, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $35 on Oct 8, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fostering Hope 5K - Adults | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Fostering Hope 5K - Students K-12 | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $20$25 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Fostering Hope Youth 1-Mile Fun Run - 12 and under (Parents or adults that would like to accompany their fun runner do not need to register) | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 8, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fostering Hope 5K - Adults: $30 until Oct 7, then $35 until Oct 21, then $40 until Nov 6, then $45 until Nov 7.
- Fostering Hope 5K - Students K-12: $20 until Oct 7, then $25 until Oct 21, then $30 until Nov 6, then $35 until Nov 7.
- Fostering Hope Youth 1-Mile Fun Run - 12 and under (Parents or adults that would like to accompany their fun runner do not need to register): $20 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the Fostering Hope 5K - Adults starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
501 SR 13, Saint Johns, FL 32259
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 501 SR 13, Saint Johns, FL 32259Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Fruit Cove Fostering Hope 5K and Fun Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 501 SR 13, Saint Johns, FL 32259.
From the organizers
Fostering Hope 5K and Fun Run
DESCRIPTION & BENEFICIARY
Fostering Hope is hosting the Fostering Hope 5K & Fun Run, formerly known as the Move 5K, on November 7th, 2026. The run is a larger part of Fruit Cove’s Hope Weekend, where we stand in support of children and families on the foster care and adoption journey. Proceeds from the race will be used to continue the mission of Fostering Hope and to support the needs of the Hope Resource Center, which serves vulnerable children and families in our community. Please join us for this fun family event!
Registration fee includes a professionally timed race, a t-shirt*, food, and drinks.
*T-shirt is not guaranteed for registrations received after October 23rd.