CHEMO BUDDIES HOPEFEST 2026 - Presented by Ascension St. Vincent Hospital A Celebration of Strength & Community Saturday, May 9, 2026 NEW LOCATION : Central High School Football Stadium EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 5K Run/Walk – Walkers welcome (no pets, please!) Survivor’s Parade – Honoring our cancer warriors Hope Walk – 1-mile walk Fun for all ages Cruise-In Car Show Food Trucks & Community Partners Kids Activities – Face painting, inflatables & more! REGISTRATION INCLUDES Short-sleeve cotton t-shirt (5K, 1-mile, and Survivor Parade) Children 3 & under participate FREE in the walk but do not receive a t-shirt AWARDS Overall Male & Female: $100 cash prize Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female 14 & under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+ PACKET PICKUP - Date TBD Chemo Buddies Office 3700 Bellemeade Ave, Suite 118 Please pick up before event day! Event Day Check-In: 8:30am at registration table Timing by: Rise Up and Run RAIN OR SHINE • NO REFUNDS
5K: T-Shirt
500 Yards: T-Shirt
Chemo Buddies Hopefest Survivor's Parade: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $25.00 | Jan 8 | Mar 1 |
| $30.00 | Mar 1 | May 10 | |
| 500 Yards | $15.00 | Jan 8 | Mar 1 |
| $20.00 | Mar 1 | May 10 | |
| Chemo Buddies Hopefest Survivor's Parade | $0.00 | Jan 8 | May 9 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | 34:51 | 17:42 |
| 2021 | 291 | 49:56 | 18:02 |
| 2019 | 545 | 43:53 | 18:40 |
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