Academy of Hope 5K Run/Walk
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Event details
The Academy of Hope 5K Run/Walk for Learning is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Anacostia Park, Skate Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020. This is the inaugural edition and includes both an in-person and a virtual option.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk (in-person)
- Virtual 5K
Entry fees and registration notes: the in-person 5K is listed at $25, with the price increasing after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. The Virtual 5K is listed at $40; virtual registration ends April 3, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT. Limited race-day registrations will be accepted and must be paid by credit card or payment app; no cash or checks will be accepted on race day due to National Park regulations. Race-day packet pickup and check-in are scheduled to open on the morning of the event. All participants must enter the park before 7:30 AM on race day; Anacostia Park Drive will be closed by United States Park Police until about 9:30 AM.
Additional information and organizational contact details are provided by Academy of Hope and on the race information page.
About Academy of Hope
Academy of Hope is an adult education organization founded in 1985. It serves more than 800 adult learners each year across two campuses in Wards 5 and 8, offers free tuition for DC residents, and provides daytime and evening classes, in-person and virtual instruction. The organization’s Student Support Team assists learners with childcare, transportation, food resources, housing support, and behavioral health services. The Academy of Hope Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.