9th Annual HOLDEN'S HOPE FOREVER 5K

9th Annual HOLDEN'S HOPE FOREVER 5K Race Information

<h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:24px">9th Annual Holden&#39;s Hope Forever 5K &amp; 1 Mile Race</span></strong></h4> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join us for the 9th Annual Holden&#39;s Hope Forever Race, where every step you take contributes to a meaningful cause! </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Hope Forever 5K Race is a heartfelt gathering that honors the memory of precious lives while uniting our community in compassion and resilience. We invite you to get involved by sponsoring the event or forming a fundraising team with your friends, family, or colleagues. Together, we can create a day filled with love, remembrance, and support. Your participation as a sponsor or team member celebrates the lives of those we’ve lost and empowers families facing unimaginable challenges. Sign up today to be part of something truly special and make a lasting difference in our community!</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Dedicated areas and tributes are woven throughout the race, creating a poignant atmosphere that honors the memory of precious babies. As you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you’ll encounter heartfelt displays that remind us of the love and strength found in our shared experiences. These tributes unite our community in celebrating lives lived while providing unwavering support for families on their healing journeys. Your involvement will help keep these memories alive and foster hope and connection for those facing their own struggles. Together, we can make this event a powerful testament to love, support, and remembrance.</span></h5> <p> </p> <h5><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Registration Fees:</span></strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">$35 Combo 5K &amp; 1 Mile</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">$30 5 K</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">$20 1 Mile</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">$40 Virtual Run/Walk either distance*</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Registration notes: </span></strong></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Virtual Run/Walk is intended for those who live out of town, are sick, and/or are unable to join live; race times are not included in live race awards.</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">This race does not charge a late fee. Online registration ends Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Race Day registration will be available from 7:00-7:45 AM for those who missed online registration.</span></h5> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">NO RACING FEE IS COLLECTED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE PUSHED IN STROLLERS   </span></h5> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">We have a No Refund policy so please consider your registration a donation. In inclement weather, we will hold back start times for racing; i.e. waiting for the thunder to clear out. However, we hold race day rain or shine, and we will run in the rain! *Information regarding weather affecting race day will be communicated to all race participants, via email and text. </span></h5> </li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">T-shirt deadline is April 8, 2026.</span></h5> </li></ul> <h5> </h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Day Schedule: </span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">7:00AM      Packet pickup and Race day registration opens</span></h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">7:30AM     Opening Ceremony &#43; Warm Up</span></h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">7:45AM     Packet pickup and Race day registration closes</span></h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">8:00AM     1 Mile Race Starts</span></h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">8:30AM     5K Race Starts</span></h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">10:30AM   Awards </span></h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">11:30AM   Closing &#43; Memorial Tribute Presentation</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Awards:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5> <h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Team Awards</span></strong></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Largest Team - plaque </span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Best Team T-shirt design - trophy*</span></h5> </li></ul> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">       (*submit your team shirt design by showing your race shirt to the registration table by 8:30am on Race Day)</span></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Team Fundraising Award - please see fundraising benefits page for more info.</span></h5> </li></ul> <h5><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span></h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Individual Awards: medals</span></strong></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5 Kilometers Race awards</span></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall Male &amp; Female</span></h5> </li><li style="line-height:1"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall Masters (ages 40-49) Male &amp; Female</span></h5> </li><li style="line-height:1"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall Grand Masters (ages 50-59) Male &amp; Female</span></h5> </li><li style="line-height:1"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Top 3 males &amp; top 3 females in each of the following age groups: 7 years and younger, 8-11 years, 12-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, and 60 years and older</span></h5> </li></ul> <h5 style="line-height:1"> </h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">1 Mile Race awards</span></h5> <ul><li style="line-height:1"> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall Male &amp; Female</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5> </li></ul> <h5 style="line-height:1"> </h5> <h5><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">T-shirts</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Short-sleeved performance shirts are provided to registered participants. Shirts are guaranteed to those participants who registered prior to Wednesday, April 8, 2026. </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Shirts may be purchased without registration for $13 through March 25, 2026. Click &#34;Store&#34; to purchase an additional shirt.</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Shirts will be sold on race day, with inventory available on a first come, first serve basis.</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h2> </h2> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 191 , 237 , 210 )"><strong><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )">Fundraising Teams &#43; Individual Fundraisers</span></strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Raising additional funds for this worthy cause as a team, individual, family or business corporate team!</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Create a Team: during your registration process </span><span style="color:#003366"></span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )"><strong>Post-race Ceremony Activities:</strong></span> We encourage friends and family to donate, walk, or run to support angel parents as well as Holden&#39;s Hope. Even if you do not plan to physically walk or run in the race, with the purchase of a $5 wristband attendees of all ages can enjoy food, drinks and post-race activities. Wristbands can be purchased the morning of the event or online. </span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )">Social Media</span>: </b>Help us spread the word, raise awareness and build your team by tagging us on social media. Holden&#39;s Hope has a Facebook page. Also, use the hashtag #HopeForever2026 or #HoldensHopeForever2026 so that we can see and share your pictures!</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 202 , 250 )">Store Items</span>:  Purchase as a separate item <a style="color:#000000" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/LA/LakeCharles/HoldensHopeForever5K" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> or during your registration</strong></span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Additional Race T-shirts: ($10 -$15 each) on race day, with inventory available as first come first served. You can also order additional shirts online by March 25, 2026 to guarantee the size(s) needed.</strong></span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Race Tribute Signs ($25 each)</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">We are offering the option to purchase a tribute sign in memory of angel babies. Upon completion of your purchase, you will be contacted regarding details to design your tribute sign. The deadline to order is March 15, 2026.</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Tribute signs are placed along the race routes. Only one tribute sign will be placed along the race route, but families are welcome to purchase more signs as they wish. Some families wish to hold or keep a sign.</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5> </h5> <h5> </h5> <h5> </h5>