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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mile (ish) | Other | Apr 24, 202710:00 AM | $30$40 after Apr 4, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Apr 24, 202710:00 AM | $30$40 after Apr 4, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $40 on Apr 4, 2027.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Wisconsin, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wisconsin runs 34:09, about 11:00 a mile, based on 225 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:23 and men in 30:35.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:07 AM, and the 2 Mile (ish) starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
100 Carson Park Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Strides for Hope. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:58 or better, the top quarter in 27:55, and half the field in 38:42; the last tenth came in after 1:00:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:51 | 18:56 |
| 20-29 | 34:23 | 23:00 |
| 30-39 | 27:18 | 22:19 |
| 40-49 | 34:33 | 26:49 |
| 50-59 | 30:13 | 40:52 |
| 60-69 | 58:24 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 69 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 106 to 179 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:48 to 38:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 179 (+69%) | 38:42 | under 22:58 | 17:50 |
| 2025 | 106 | 34:48 | under 26:38 | 23:29 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Wisconsin 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:55, against 28:16 in a typical Wisconsin 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.
What the organizers of Strides for Hope cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup will be available before race day (see below) and on race day. Early Packet Pickup. Dates: Wednesday, April 22nd to Friday, April 24th. Time: 12pm to 6pm. Location: Hope Gospel Mission, 2650 Mercantile Dr, Eau Claire, WI…
Schedule and packet pickup
8:30 AM - Check-in Starts (and late packet pick up). 10:00 AM - 5K & 2-Mile Starts. 10:45 AM - Race Awards. 12:00 PM - Finish Line Closes.
Course
5K Course Map. 2 Mile(ish) Course Map.
Rules and FAQ
The Strides for Hope is owned and operated by Hope Gospel Mission and 100% of the event proceeds support programs and services to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, hunger, and addiction. The Mission relies on the income from this…
Rules and FAQ
Pre-race FAQ. Q: When and where does the race start? A: 10:00AM at the Pine Pavilion in Carson Park (100 Carson Park Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703). Q: Where does the race end? A: At the Pine Pavilion in Carson Park (100 Carson Park Dr, Eau…
The cause
Who We Are. Hope Gospel Mission exists to offer Christ-centered, life-changing help to those struggling with homelessness and addiction. Serving our community since 1998, the Mission helps people by meeting basic needs with safe shelter…
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Joining Strides for Hope is more than completing a race-it's a chance to help someone rebuild their life. Every mile you walk or run supports the men and woman at Hope Gospel Mission by providing safe shelter, nutritious meals, career and financial readiness training. For our unhoused guests at the Community Haven House, this means a safe place during the day to access basic needs like showers, laundry, water/snacks and other essentials that help bring dignity. Watch this story of hope: Resident story: John Lynch