Mission Hope 5K
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Mission Hope 5K
Mission Hope 5K is an inaugural community running event held in Huntsville, Alabama, during Brain Tumor Awareness Month on May 8, 2027. The event takes place at 1 Tranquility Base in Huntsville and includes both an in person race and a virtual option.
The event aims to raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research and to support families affected by these diagnoses. One hundred percent of race proceeds support pediatric brain cancer research and family support programs through a Huntsville-based nonprofit dedicated to this cause.
Event options and practical details:
- 3.1 miles (in person)
- 3.1 miles (virtual)
Registration opens on 11/1/2026 and closes on 5/7/2027. The registration fee is $40.00 for the in person 3.1 miles and $45.00 for the virtual 3.1 miles. The event description notes the local context of Rocket City and frames the run as a community effort to generate funding and awareness for research and family services.
The description references the urgency of advancing research for aggressive pediatric brain cancers and situates the run as a means to concentrate community resources and attention on those needs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
