Run for Hope - Calhoun
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Run for Hope 5K : Calhoun, Georgia
Run for Hope 5K is a fundraising event organized by Mountain Top Boys Home and scheduled for May 16, 2026. The event is based at the Calhoun Recreation Center, 601 S River St, Calhoun, GA. Mountain Top is a group home and foster care agency on more than 350 acres near the Chattahoochee National Forest. Its stated mission is to provide hope and healing to children and families in crisis through organized family style living and professional staff support.
The event offers multiple participation options:
- 5K in-person certified course GA25056WC.
- 5K virtual run, walk, or other movement from any location.
- Phantom Runner option to receive the inaugural shirt without running.
Awards are given for Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, and the top three Male and Female in age groups from 0 to 9 up to 70 plus. Registration fees vary by date and category; examples include 5K prices shown between $34.09 and $44.79, virtual entries from $28.74 to $34.09, and Phantom Runner fees aligned with virtual pricing. Registration policies note no refunds except with purchased refund protection, and management may cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. The fundraiser goal listed is $150,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
