Run for Hope + Miracle Mile 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ambridge, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miracle Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Run for Hope 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Miracle Mile: $25 until Oct 3.
- Run for Hope 5k: $40 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the Miracle Mile starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 1,040 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
16th North Henning Street, Ambridge, PA 15003
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 resultsMiracle Mile
Run for Hope 5k
Aggregated from official results for Run for Hope + Miracle Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run for Hope + Miracle Mile?
At the 2025 Miracle Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 12:15 or better, the top quarter in 14:23, and half the field in 18:20; the last tenth came in after 31:05.
At the 2025 Run for Hope 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 22:56 or better, the top quarter in 27:10, and half the field in 33:17; the last tenth came in after 55:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 16:53 | 17:51 |
| 20-29 | 16:53 | n/a |
| 30-39 | n/a | 17:02 |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Pennsylvania 1-mile races
The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 14:23, against 9:22 in a typical Pennsylvania 1-mile race, so times here run 54 percent slower.
- 5K: About average for Pennsylvania 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:10, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here are about average.
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 16th North Henning Street, Ambridge, PA 15003Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,040 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Hope + Miracle Mile?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 52 runners finished the Miracle Mile; the median finish was 18:20 and the winner ran 8:22.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 14:23, against 9:22 in a typical Pennsylvania 1-mile race, so times here run 54 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 16th North Henning Street, Ambridge, PA 15003.
From the organizers
Join us for a powerful day of purpose at the Run for Hope and Miracle Mile - a 5k and 1 mile run/walk to support the incredible work of the Beaver County Miracle Center! Every step you take will help bring hope and healing to our region. The scenic route winds through the charming streets of Old Economy and the heart of the Ambridge Business District.