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When
Saturday, January 23rd, 2027
Where
HOPE of Winston Salem, Winston Salem NC
Distances
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
29–47°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
32–54°F
dry
2025
16–37°F
dry
2024
30–44°F
dry
2023
31–48°F
dry
2022
22–47°F
dry
2021
30–44°F
dry
2020
25–44°F
dry
2019
31–56°F
dry
2018
44–61°F
rain
2017
43–52°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: 2027-01-23
- Location: HOPE of Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC
- Website: 49 Miles of HOPE Race
- Activities: 5k, 10k, 49 Miler, Relay, and Fun Run
Purpose of the Event
- Birthday Celebration: Justin will spend his birthday running his age in miles.
- Fundraising: The event aims to raise money and awareness for HOPE of Winston Salem.
- Running Events: Includes a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run at Kimberley Park.
- 49 Mile Relay: Form teams with friends to share the running fun.
After Party and Community
- Best After Party: Enjoy food, drink, fellowship, and giveaways after the race!
- Family-Friendly: The event is designed to be family-friendly with prizes and giveaways.
- Top Finishers Prizes: Awards for Top Overall Female and Male finishers.
- Support Local Families: Proceeds benefit food-insecure children and families in Winston-Salem.
Course Details
- Trail Loop: The course is a .55 mile crushed gravel trail loop at Kimberley Park.
- Laps: 5K participants will run a little under 6 laps: 10K participants will run just over 11 laps.
- Start Times: Each race will start at different times to spread out participants.
- Snacks Available: Food and snacks will be provided on site post-race.
Supporting HOPE
- Learn More: Find out more about HOPE here.
- Donations: To donate directly to HOPE, click here and enter "49 Miles of HOPE" in the additional info box.
- Community Impact: All proceeds support weekly distributions of nutritious meals and fresh produce.
- Be Informed: Stay tuned for more information about the race!
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Jan 22 – 24, 2027.
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