Mission Hope 5K

Mission Hope 5K

Mission Hope 5K is an inaugural fundraising running event on May 8, 2027, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The event raises funds for pediatric brain cancer research and for family support programs through Princess Hailey's Hope Foundation. The organizer states that 100% of race proceeds support those programs.

The event program includes in-person and virtual options plus a kids' dash. Distances and event types listed by the organizer:

• Mission Hope 5K - 3.1 Miles (running race)
• Mission Hope 5K Satellite Launch (Virtual) - 3.1 Miles (virtual race)
• Mission Hope Moonshot Dash for Kids - youth running event

Registration opens on October 1, 2026. Registration closing dates differ by event; fees listed include $45.00 for the 5K entries and $20.00 for the kids' dash. The event description highlights the connection to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and frames the effort as a community-supported push to accelerate research and support families affected by diffuse midline gliomas and related pediatric brain tumors. The text emphasizes collective support for research, clinical teams, and families while noting the urgent need for better treatments for these conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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