Run for Hope 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fresno, California
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $75 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $70$75 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:10 AM | $50$55 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile | Other | Nov 14, 20268:15 AM | $45$50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Run (2mile/5K/10K)Virtual | 10K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $75 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $70 until Nov 1, then $75 until Nov 14.
- 5K: $50 until Nov 1, then $55 until Nov 15.
- 2 Mile: $45 until Nov 1, then $50 until Nov 15.
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 63 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Fresno runs 1:04:59, about 10:27 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:06 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:35 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Woodward Park Fresno Art of Life Healing Garden, Fresno, CA 93720
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 14 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 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
- Woodward Park Fresno Art of Life Healing Garden, Fresno, CA 93720Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Hope?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $70, entry is about 63 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 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.
- 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, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Woodward Park Fresno Art of Life Healing Garden, Fresno, CA 93720.
From the organizers
The Sierra Cascades Run for Hope is a meaningful community event created to bring people together in support, remembrance, and hope. This run represents every stage of the cancer journey-those currently in treatment, showing extraordinary courage each day; the survivors whose strength inspires others; the loved ones who remain forever part of our lives; and the families and caregivers who stand beside them through it all.
On this day participants don’t just show up to run or walk. They show up for someone.…for a Friend…for a Parent…for a Child…for Themselves. Each step becomes more than movement-it becomes a symbol of support, strength, and unity.