Hustle for Hope 5K

The Hustle for Hope 5K is one of many activities throughout April, HIE Awareness Month, to increase awareness, education, and support through Hope for HIE, the premiere global organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and families.

Hope for HIE chose the virtual format to meet the needs of its global community, allowing for flexibility, diversity, and inclusion. Participants pick a date, time, and location (indoors or outdoors) that works best and can complete the 5K by any form of mobility (walk, run, or roll) or can take part in one of our locally hosted events!

Complete it all at once, or break it up over time. We encourage you to sign up and post on social media to help raise awareness for this great cause using the hashtags #HustleforHope and #HopeforHIE!

REGISTRATION
Registration opens on February 15, 2025. Early bird race registration fee is $25 (Feb 15 – Mar 15) and $30 (Mar 16 – Apr 15). Each registrant will receive a finisher medal, race bib, and other small swag, as well as educational info to share about HIE.

Add a race shirt at sign up for an additional $20.

Register Now!

RACE PACKETS
Race packets will be mailed out in batches. The earlier you register, the sooner you will receive your race packet:

Register by March 15th, and your race packet will be mailed by April 1st.
Register between March 16th and April 15th, and your race packet will be mailed as quickly as we can get them out, but we are not able to guarantee you will get your packet before any in-person events. Although we’ll do our best!

Local & Scheduled Peloton Events – Take a look to see if there’s a local Hustle for Hope event taking place near you! (New locations are constantly being added. Check back in for more!)

Charlotte, NC

📌 Hosts: Mikaela Maddock, Gwendolyne Miller, and Annie Gunning, CCLS
📌 Date: Saturday, April 12
📌 Location: Freedom Park
📌 Address: Medium Shelter #6, 2435 Cumberland Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203
📌 Time: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM EDT

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Madison, WI

📌 Hosts: Kacie Miller and Sarah Shah
📌 Date: Saturday, April 12
📌 Location: Howard Temin Lakeshore Path
📌 Address: UW Lot 60, 801 Walnut Street, Madison, WI, 53726
📌 Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM CDT

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Warrington, PA

📌 Host: David Ford
📌 Date: Saturday, April 12
📌 Location: Lions Pride Park
📌 Address: 3129 Bradley Rd, Warrington, PA 18976
📌 Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT

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Albuquerque, NM

📌 Host: Ryann Sherman
📌 Date: Sunday, April 13
📌 Location: Bosque School
📌 Address: 4000 Bosque School Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
📌 Time: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM MDT

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Kansas City, KS/MO

📌 Host: Sierra Lairson
📌 Date: Sunday, April 13
📌 Location: Shawnee Mission Park
📌 Address: 7900 Renner Road
Shawnee, KS 66219
📌 Time: 12:00-2:00 PM CDT

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Peloton Bike

📌 Hosts: Deanna Bryan & Gina Abraham
📌 Date: Saturday, April 19
📌 Location: Peloton Bike!
📌 Address: Emma Lovewell’s 20-minute 90’s Pop Ride. Bookmark or save this class: Tinyurl.com/2025HustlePelotonRide
📌 Time: 11:00-11:20 AM EDT

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Oakdale, PA

📌 Host: Amanda Pegher
📌 Date: Saturday, April 26
📌 Location: Donaldson Park
📌 Address: 590 Donaldson Road, Oakdale, PA, 15071
📌 Time: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM EDT

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Seattle, WA

📌 Host: Tina Santos
📌 Date: Saturday, April 26
📌 Location: Held at the GMVCC
📌Address: Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 SE 248th ST, Maple Valley, WA, 98038
📌 Time: 12:30 PM-3:30 PM PDT

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Aurora, CO

📌 Hosts: Susanne Atwell-Keister, Jasmin Villalvazo, & Vicky Opipari
📌 Date: Saturday, April 26
📌 Location: Red Tailed Hawk Park
📌 Address: 23701 E Hinsdale Way, Aurora, CO 80016
📌 Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM MDT

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Chicagoland, IL

📌 Hosts: Allison Spiaser-Pineda, Rebecca BurWei, & Ariel Nichols
📌 Date: Saturday, April 26
📌 Location: Columbia Central Middle School
📌 Address: 94 W Richton Rd, Steger, IL 60475
📌 Time: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM CDT

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Sparks, NV

📌 Host: Jasmin Taylor
📌 Date: Sunday, April 27
📌 Location: Sparks Marina Park
📌 Address: 300 Howard Dr, Sparks, NV 89434
📌 Time: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM PDT

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Bristol, RI

📌 Hosts: Nicole Allen & Michelle MacIntosh
📌 Date: Sunday, April 27
📌 Location: Colt State Park
📌 Address: Route 114, Bristol, Rhode Island, 02809
📌 Time: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT

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Detroit/Ann Arbor, MI

📌 Hosts: Betsy Pilon, Alex Farha, & Sidra Elia
📌 Date: Saturday, May 4
📌 Location: Tattan Park – Pavilion 1
📌 Address: 1901 N Carlson St, Westland, MI 48185
📌 Time: 1:00-3:00 PM EDT

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Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada

📌 Host: Chancey Oullet
📌 Date: Saturday, May 10
📌 Location: Boat Launch at West Rivers Edge
📌 Address: West Rivers Edge, River Valley Dr, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, T8L 0B1
📌 Time: 10:30 AM-2:00 PM MDT

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Volunteering at a local Hustle for Hope 5K Event

Is there a local 5K event being held in your area? If so, consider volunteering to assist the Hustle Host in preparing for and running this event. See the list of local events above, then fill out the form below to express your interest and to be put in contact with that specific host to begin your collaboration efforts.

Responsibilities:

Assist with pre-event preparations, including signage setup and participant check-in.
Help with on-site logistics during the event, such as directing participants, distributing water, and providing support at designated stations.
Aid in post-event activities, including cleanup, dismantling equipment, and organizing leftover supplies.
Serve as a friendly and helpful presence for participants, providing assistance and answering questions as needed.
Follow instructions from event organizers and coordinators, ensuring smooth execution of all volunteer tasks.
Uphold the values and mission of Hustle for Hope, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.
Attend any volunteer training sessions or briefings provided by the event organizers prior to the event date.
Be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and circumstances during the event, working collaboratively with fellow volunteers and staff to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience for all involved.

Form Coming Soon!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are excited to share the various levels of sponsorship available for individuals and corporate, and local partners for the 2025 Hustle for Hope 5K. No matter what level of support you are able to give, we are so grateful for your involvement!

Check out our Corporate, Individual, Family & Local opportunities below!

Corporate
Individual, Family & Local

Online Sponsorship Sign Up

Download Sponsorship Packet

Hustle HIEros

Thank you to our Hustle HIEros!

Hustle Champions

Thank you to our Hustle Champions!

Hustle Advocates

Hustle Partners

Thank you to our Hustle Partners!

TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
There are a couple of ways you can connect with other Hustle for Hope 5K participants and raise more money in support of Hope for HIE:

Join the official participant group after you complete your registration.
Start a fundraising team during the registration process and invite your friends and family to join.
Set up an Individual fundraising page at registration and invite your friends and family to donate.
Take advantage of RunSignup’s exclusive, industry-leading Facebook fundraiser integration.
Customize your team or individual fundraising page with our exclusive template!

COMPLETE THE 5K AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS
Complete the 5K anytime between April 1st and May 31st, and submit your results at https://runsignup.com/hustleforhope5k/results.

Social Media & Fundraiser Graphic Templates

Use these to customize your fundraiser individual and team pages, either through RunSignUp, or on Social Media!

These are available through Canva, an online design tool. You may need to sign up for a free account to customize, but you do not have to purchase anything. Once inside Canva, you can edit the text, upload a photo, drop in the template, and download it to save.