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Saturday, August 8th, 2026
111 S 18th Street, Yakima WA
5K
About this race
Event Overview
You’ve braved the cold with us — now it’s time to face the heat.
Join us for the inaugural Hot for a Cause 5K, a summer run/walk benefiting Yakima Union Gospel Mission and the men, women, and children in our community who endure dangerous summer temperatures without shelter, safety, or support.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-08-08
- Location: 111 S 18th Street, Yakima, WA
- Registration: Every registration helps provide shelter, meals, outreach, recovery services, and hope to neighbors experiencing homelessness and hardship.
- Race Website: Hot for a Cause 5K
Purpose of the Event
Hosted at the same venue as our beloved Cold for a Cause, this event brings awareness to a different side of homelessness in the Yakima Valley: surviving the intense heat of summer.
- Awareness: While many of us seek air conditioning and relief, thousands of vulnerable individuals face long days and sleepless nights exposed to the elements.
- Impact: Whether you run, walk, or cheer others on, you’re making a difference for those who face the heat every day.
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