Academy of Hope 5K Run/Walk for Learning

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 2025
• Location: Anacostia Park, 1500 Anacostia Drive, Washington, DC 20020
• 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM near the Skate Pavilion
• Homecoming Festival Start: 9:30 AM at the same location

📚 About Academy of Hope

• Founded: 1985 by educators Marja Hilfiker and Gayle Boss
• Mission: Serving over 800 adult learners annually across two campuses in Washington, DC’s Wards 5 and 8
• Tuition: No-cost tuition for DC residents, with flexible options including daytime and evening classes
• Impact: Providing high-quality education and support services that change lives and improve communities

🌱 Focus on Lifelong Learning

• Prioritization: Addressing the needs of adult learners through direct service, research, and advocacy
• Personalized Support: Tailored courses for individuals at basic reading and math levels, as well as those with disabilities
• Courses Offered: Foundational literacy, high school graduation preparation, career training programs
• Wraparound Resources: Child care assistance, healthy food and transportation stipends, behavioral health support

💼 Academy of Hope Foundation

• Status: Registered 501(c)3 organization
• Focus: Expanding adult learning opportunities and providing support from basic literacy to career mentorship
• Commitment: Creating an empowered future where every adult thrives through education
• Mission: Helping adult learners achieve their goals and maximize their potential

🔗 Join Us

• Learn More: Visit our official event page at Academy of Hope 5K Run/Walk