Run For Hope 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Spring, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $60 | – |
| 1-Mile Fun Run (12 and Under) | Kids | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 1-Mile Fun Run (13+) | Kids | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $60 until Sep 28.
- 1-Mile Fun Run (12 and Under): $20 until Sep 28.
- 1-Mile Fun Run (13+): $40 until Sep 28.
- 5K: $50 until Sep 28.
Online registration closes Sep 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Texas runs 1:06:46, about 10:45 a mile, based on 236 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:10:59 and men in 1:00:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2001 Timberloch Place, Spring, TX 77380
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 92°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
- 2001 Timberloch Place, Spring, TX 77380Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Run For Hope?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $60, entry is about 40 percent above a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2001 Timberloch Place, Spring, TX 77380.
From the organizers
Family event filled with fun, a delicious breakfast, and stunning scenery, all while running to raise funds to transform the lives of kids and teens in foster care.
Run for Hope will be held October 3, 2026 along the scenic Woodlands Waterway (Town Green Park) and benefits children and teens in the foster care system who have suffered abandonment, abuse, and neglect.
Race Categories: Participants can choose between a Timed 10K, a Timed 5K, or a casual 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Awards: Medals are awarded to the overall male and female winners of the 5K and 10K, as well as the top finishers in specific age groups.