Hustle for Hope 5K - Walk, Run, Roll

Join us for the sixth annual Hustle for Hope 5K and be part of a movement that is changing lives around the world. Every step, stride, and roll supports Hope for HIE, a global nonprofit patient advocacy and support organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and families affected by neonatal and pediatric Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. Through awareness, advocacy, education, research, and direct support, Hope for HIE is building a stronger future for our community. Click here to learn more about Hope for HIE.

We are offering two ways to Hustle again this year: join us virtually from wherever you are, or take part in one of our in-person events hosted by a community volunteer. By providing multiple formats, we ensure our global community can participate in a way that is flexible, accessible, and inclusive. Choose a date, time, and location that works for you and complete your 5K indoors or outdoors by walking, running, or rolling — or gather with others at a hosted event and feel the power of community in action.

However you choose to Hustle, know that you are fueling hope, advancing research, and standing alongside families who need it most.

REGISTRATION
Register anytime between February 15th and April 15th by visiting https://www.givesignup.org/Race/MI/WestBloomfield/HustleforHope. The race registration fee is $35, with an early bird discount of $5, if registered by March 15th. Each registrant will receive a finisher medal, race bib and other swag materials. Add a race shirt at sign up for an additional $20. 

All ages can participate. If your child is under 8 years old, adjust the registration year. We are unable to do this on our end. 

 

IN-PERSON EVENT LOCATIONS

• Aurora, CO
• Baltimore, MD
• North Providence, RI
• Falmouth, KY
• Jesup, IA
• Waukesha, WI
• Maple Valley, WA
• Oakdale, PA
• Warrington, PA
• Sparks, NV
• Watseka, IL
• Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 

 

Event Information and Registration Coming Soon! 

• Columbus, OH  
• Detroit, MI 
• Minneapolis, MN
• Newport News, VA
• Indianapolis, IN 
• Wilmington, DE
• Hartsdale, NY 

 

 

EVENT PACKETS
Event packets will be mailed out in two separate timeframes. The earlier you register, the sooner you will receive your race packet:

• • Register by March 15th, and your race packet will be mailed by April 1st.  Races the first week of April will be mailed ASAP. 
  • Register between March 16th and April 15th, and your race packet will be mailed as quickly as we can get it out!
    • NOTE: If you register within two weeks of in-person events, we cannot guarantee you'll receive your packet before the in-person event.

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Show your support through a corporate, individual, family or local sponsorship! Email Hope for HIE Program Manager Mary Boyle (mary@hopeforhie.org) or your location specific Hustle Host to explore options.  We have many different opportunities to support the work we do at Hope for HIE! 

 

TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
There are a couple of ways you can connect with other Hustle for Hope 5K participants and raise more money in support of Hope for HIE:

• Join the official 2026 Hustle for Hope 5K Participant Group after you complete your registration.
• Start a fundraising team during the registration process and invite your friends and family to join.
• Set up an Individual fundraising page at registration and invite your friends and family to donate.
• Create your own unique team or individual fundraising page and social media images using templates you can find here.
• Take advantage of RunSignup's exclusive, industry-leading Facebook fundraiser integration to maximize your reach.

 

COMPLETE THE 5K AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS
Complete the 5K anytime between April 1st and May 31st and submit your results at https://runsignup.com/hustleforhope5k/results.