Ray of Hope Run for Ovarian Cancer Research

MAY-JUN
30-25
2026
Join the community at Hoyt Park in Wauwatosa for the Ray of Hope Run, supporting ovarian cancer research. Choose from a chip-timed 5K run, a 3K walk, or a virtual option. Family-friendly kids' races offer medals for all young participants.
30-25 May-Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Ray of Hope Run for Ovarian Cancer Research is a fundraising event held in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It takes place at Hoyt Park, specifically in picnic area #2 on Menomonee River Parkway. The date for the 2026 event is Saturday, May 30.

Event Format

The main events include:

  • A chip-timed 5K run.
  • A 3K walk.
  • A virtual 5K run/walk option.
  • A 1.1K Kids' Run for children aged 6-12.
  • A Kids' Dash for children aged 6 and under.

The Kids' Run and Kids' Dash start at 8:40 AM, with a warm-up session beginning at 8:35 AM. All children who finish the kids' events receive a medal and a gift certificate. The registration fee for these youth events is $5. Price increases for the main events are scheduled for March 1 and May 10.

Logistics

Early packet pickup is available on Thursday, May 28, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Performance Running Outfitters in Brookfield. Race day packet pickup occurs at Hoyt Park from 7:45 AM to 8:20 AM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Ray of Hope 5k Run (chip Timed)
Ray of Hope Walk 3k
Ray of Hope Kids' Run 1.1k Route
Kids' Dash (6 and Under)