2024 Race Info

There's a pace for everyone at this year's PARIS OLYMPICS-THEMED Heights of Hope 5k and 1.5 Mile Fun Run! 

Race competitively or walk with neighbors. Push a stroller or jog with your kids! Volunteer along the route or at the finish line, or just come and cheer. 

Race Times:

5k - 5:30pm

1.5 Mile - 6:30pm

After Party:

The HOH 5k is part race, part community block party! Stick around after your event to cheer on other racers while enjoying a pulled pork dinner from Earl's Meats, hand picked blueberries, some delicious Biggby iced coffee and ice cream from Holland Police Department's Polar Patrol. (Food and drinks are free for all participants and volunteers. Spectators can pay a small fee for dinner.)

An awards ceremony will take place after the finish of the 1.5 mile race with awards, medals, tacky podium flowers, and lots of raffle prizes. Must be present to win, but you won't want to miss it anyway!

Packet Pickup: 

4-7pm Friday 8/9 at Calvary on 8th, and before races. 

Late Registration: 

Online registration closes Thursday, 8/8 at 12pm. Register at packet pick up or on race day from 3-5pm for 5k or 3-6pm for 1.5 mile. 

Price:

Your registration fee supports the work of Heights of Hope in our community. Thank you!

• Individual 5K and 1.5 mile registrations are $25 until July 28 or $30 starting July 29. 

• Registration for SOAR residents (must live on Stratford, Oxford, Abbey Ct, Country Ln) and Heights Boys and Girls Club members -$10

Discounts:

• Receive a $5 discount per person for groups or families of 5 or more that pay together. Invite your friends and neighbors. We love community! 

• Receive a $5 discount if you choose not to order a race t-shirt if you register by July 28. But the shirts are so cool, you'll probably want one. 

T-Shirts:

Register by July 28 to guarantee a t-shirt. Late registrations will receive t-shirts if available.

Awards...So. Many. Awards: 

Awards to the top three in-person 5k finishers in each age and gender category and in the stroller division (kid in stroller, adult pushing!) and wheelchair division. Team trophies for fastest team and most participants. Age groups: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc. There's also a trophy for the volunteer "Road Warriors" who bring the most spirit and hype to their corner, and a trophy for the participant(s) who shows the most enthusiasm - costumes encouraged! 

The 1.5 mile race is not timed and there will be no speed awards, but all 1.5 mile racers receive a finisher's ribbon.

Route and Parking: 

Both the 5k and 1.5 mile routes begin and end at Calvary Church (995 E 8th Street in the heart of Holland Heights) and wind through the Abbey Court/Stratford Way neighborhood and past the Heights of Hope Community Center. See route maps below. Parking is available on streets that aren't along the race route and down the road at Holland Heights Church. Please plan some extra time to get to the race start. We wouldn't want you to miss out on the pre-race excitement! 

Volunteers:

This race couldn't happen without our dedicated volunteers who ensure things run smoothly and make sure no one gets lost! We work hard to ensure our volunteers also have a great time. Volunteers receive a pulled pork meal and Biggby iced coffee, and are registered in our raffle and count towards team totals for awards. There's even a coveted Road Warrior Trophy that goes to the most enthusiastic and well-themed corner along the race route! Volunteers may also request a race t-shirt for $10. Fill out a volunteer registration to join the team!

Virtual Race Instructions: 

Fill out the registration form and run or walk YOUR OWN 5k or 1.5 mile route, anywhere in the world between August 9-12. You can pick up your t-shirt and packet at packet pick up or on race day, or request it be shipped or dropped off to you. (There may be additional charges for shipping/drop-off.) 

Sponsors: 

A huge THANK YOU to these 2023 gold and silver corporate sponsors!