Hope Starts Here 5K
Operation New Hope, 1830 N. Main Street, Jacksonville 32206
About this Race
The Hope Starts Here 5K is a great race for runners looking for a route steeped in Jacksonville history and benefitting an amazing cause. A lovely trek through the Emerald Trail that begins and ends at Operation New Hope – housed in one of Springfield’s most iconic buildings – the Hope Starts Here 5K helps Jacksonville build safer communities, stronger economies, and more stable families. Hope Starts Here 5K shirts will be given to all participants, and custom designed finisher medals will be presented to all 1 Mile and 5K finishers at the finish line.
Benefitting
Proceeds from the event directly benefit Operation New Hope, Florida’s Statewide Reentry Network, and a trusted Jacksonville nonprofit that has worked since 1999 to help people impacted by incarceration achieve long term stability and success. Through workforce training, employment placement, mental health services, and community violence intervention initiatives, Operation New Hope helps individuals reconnect to work, family, and community, creating pathways to lasting change.
Funds raised through the Hope Starts Here 5K support these life changing programs and help expand opportunity across Florida.
Entry Fees
| 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Through February 28th | $30 | $15 |
| March 1st - April 30th | $35 | $15 |
| May 1st - May 22nd | $40 | $20 |
| Race day | $50 | $25 |
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Online:
Online registration closes early. After online registration closes, you can still register in any 1st Place Sports store or on Race day.
Packet Pickup
Packets will be available for pick up at the 1st Place Sports location on Friday, May 22nd from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All unclaimed packets will be moved to the race site for race day pick up beginning an hour before the race.
| Baymeadows Store: | 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217 |
| San Marco Store: | 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, Fl 32207 |
Course
Race starts and finishes on Main Street and runs out and back along the Emerald Trail S-line.
Awards
Medals to all finishers .
Award plaques to the top three men and women overall, first place masters male and female and three deep in each of the following male and female age-groups. 10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 34-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 & over.
Parking
Parking at Operation New Hope and Wells Fargo.
RACE INSTRUCTIONS
RACE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
Donations and Sponsorship
We appreciate your support of Operation New Hope’s mission to provide hope, opportunity, and second chances to individuals impacted by the justice system across the state of Florida.
To make a donation and support our work, please visit:
https://operationnewhope-bloom.kindful.com/
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