The Salvation Army: Run for Hope

At The Salvation Army of Richmond, it is our hope that every child has a safe, nurturing, and supportive community to call their own!

Join us for the Run for Hope 1-MILE Fun Run/Walk or timed 5K to benefit The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Youth Center and programs in the Church Hill area of Richmond, VA. 

Want a challenge? Register for BOTH the 5k AND 1-Mile fun run/walk and receive a special discount!

We will take our mark on the morning of Saturday, September 19 at Byrd Park. Run, walk, skip to the finish line. This is a paved path and strollers are welcome.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY PACKET PICK-UP OPTION (SEPTEMBER 12)

• WHERE: Lucky Road Run Shop at Willow Lawn (1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond VA)
• WHEN: Friday, September 12
• TIME: 3 - 6 PM 

SATURDAY SCHEDULE (SEPTEMBER 13)

• 7:30 AM: Packet pick-up and Community Village opens
• 7:45 AM: Warm up with Lionel Bacon
  • Avid Spartan Racer, Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Coach and Community Relations & Development Officer for The Salvation Army Central Virginia.
    
    
• 8:00 AM: Opening Ceremony/Remarks
  
  
• 8:20 AM: Mascot Race
  • Participants: Marco's Pizza's Chef Marco, the Richmond Kickers' Kickeroo and The Salvation Army's Captain Kettle.
    
    
• 8:30 AM: 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starts
  
  
• 9:00 AM: Timed 5k starts
  
  
• ONGOING: Community Village and Awards

PARKING

Parking will not be available at Fountain/Boat Lake or the access road.
 
Parking is available at Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary (formerly John B. Cary)
 
Street parking on Arthur Ashe Boulevard (then walk down the wooden stairs to Boat Lake)
 
Street parking on Sheppard or Maplewood Streets
 
Street parking at Rueger Playground (650 S. Sheppard Street)