Heroes for Hope 5K & Fun Run

Be a hero for the kids! Join us at the Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheater on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for our seventh annual Heroes for Hope 5K & Fun Run fundraiser. Let's join forces and get moving to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. All proceeds benefit New Hope Children's Advocacy Center. Remember to register before April 10th to ensure you receive a t-shirt. Did you know that 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18? At New Hope, our mission is to restore hope to abused or traumatized children and their families in Blount County. We believe every child deserves a healthy, safe childhood. Use your superpower to take a stand against child abuse, and register for our race today! AGE GROUPS:  5K - Adult5K - Child (10 and under) Fun Run - Child (10 and under) VIRTUAL 5K - All Ages Sleeping But Supporting - Sponsor a Child’s Race Entry FUN RUN & TRADITIONAL 5K: The Fun Run will start at 8:00am, and the in-person 5K will start at 8:30am on Sat