Light of Hope 5K and Fan Fest
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 4:30 PM, in Fort Lauderdale (Vista View Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $55.
Course and race notes
The Light of Hope 5K and Fan Fest, presented by the South Florida Donor Network, is set to take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the scenic Vista View Park.
This year’s event offers a unique twist on the traditional 5K by moving the festivities to the afternoon, with a scheduled start time of 4:30 PM.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
4:30 PM
Earliest wave
Location
Vista View Park
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
Area: Broward & Fort Lauderdale, Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$55
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Jan 12, 2026
Race day in Fort Lauderdale
Weather
High 87°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 24% chance of rain, wind 2 to 6 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 3:47 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:33 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: ozone.
Forecast for Saturday by Broward County Natural Resources Division, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 4. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
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