Season of Hope Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season of Hope 15k | 15K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Season of Hope 5k | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Season of Hope 5k Ruck March | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Virtual 5k/15k | 15K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Season of Hope 15k: $40 until Dec 4.
- Season of Hope 5k and Season of Hope 5k Ruck March: $30 until Dec 4.
- Virtual 5k/15k: $30 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 20 percent below a typical 15K in Florida, which costs $50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Season of Hope 15k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3300 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
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 December 5 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°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
- 3300 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Season of Hope Run?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 20 percent below a typical 15K in Florida, which costs $50 right now.
- 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, 15K.
- Where does it start?
- 3300 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641.
From the organizers
Come join Tyler's Hope and Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases for our annual Season of Hope Run on December 5th, 2026 (Date subject to change). We are overjoyed to have the opportunity to host the Season of Hope Run event once again. The race will begin promptly at 9 AM and finish when the last racer crosses the finish line. This gorgeous run will lead you down the majestic Hawthorne trail where wildlife is abundant. Registrations for both the 5k and 15k courses are available.
https://www.tylershope.org/season-of-hope/