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Miles of Hope- Fun Run/5K, Benefiting Hope for Burkina Faso Ministries

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Saturday, June 5, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Gainesville (Laurel Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after December 31.

Course and race notes

Join us for our 2nd Annual 5K that makes a lasting impact!

This family-friendly event will feature local vendors, finisher medals awarded by age group, and plenty of fun for participants of all ages.

In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.

Race details

Date

Saturday, June 5

2027 · in 210 days

Start time

8:00 AM

Earliest wave

Location

Laurel Park
Gainesville, GA 30506

Area: Gainesville & Lake Lanier, Athens, GA

Course

Road or path

Paved course

Distances

5K

Price

$25

Plus the platform's processing fee

5K goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)

Registration

Open

Online signup closes Sat Jun 5 (in 210 days)

Opened Nov 1, 2026

Race day in Gainesville

Weather

83° / 62°F

Typical high and low for June 5, with a 32% chance of rain.

NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Gainesville, GA (3.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.

Daylight

6:23 AM – 8:43 PM

Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.

Calculated for the race location.

Plan your trip

For the night before, Fri Jun 4

Where to stay

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