Run for Hope, presented by the partners of the Family Justice Collaborative, is our annual 5K run in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Walk, run, or stroll with us at Hare Field on October 12 in your purple attire. The whole family is welcome for this fun run and resource fair. Full event information is on the registration page.

Registration fees and donations support all our community-based nonprofit partners!

The third annual Run for Hope 2025 is a family-friendly event in recognition and celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month presented by the partners of the Family Justice Center of Washington County collaborative. 

Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend! In addition to a 5k run or walk, food trucks, a DJ, bouncy house, face painting, a resource fair, emergency responder vehicles to explore, and more will be available.

Community members are welcome to attend without registering to participate in the 5k. Resource fair and kids activities are free! Domestic Violence Awareness Month is represented by purple and purple ribbons. We want to see your finest, most creative, and fantastically festive purple outfits. Those interested in Volunteering please sign up here:  http://bit.ly/4nnK74s

5k Run/Walk/Stroll

All participants in the 5k Run/Walk must register (minors included) in advance.

Adult registration is $25, children under 17 are free. The registration fees support our Washington County nonprofit partners!

Registration for survivors is free- Contact agencies for more information.

Numbered bibs and swag bags can be picked up at the Check-in table on the day of the event. If you are registering to receive an event t-shirt, you may pick up when you check-in on the day of the event.

This 5k is for people of all ages, abilities, and ADA accessible! Specific lanes will be designated for faster paces and slower paces. This year will include an off-track course for runners!

This event is not a sponsored timed race. Participants interested in timing their run are invited to self-time (using a GPS watch or an app such as Strava or Pacer), and a large race clock will be provided at the start/finish line as well. Participants can do all or part of the 5k if they do not want to complete the full course.

Free Water and snacks will be available and stations will be located around the race perimeter. Additional food can be purchased at various food trucks on site.  A First Aid station will also be on site.  

What to Bring: Please dress appropriately for the weather, if possible in comfortable Purple attire. The event will happen rain or shine.

What not to bring: Please leave pets at home unless they are service animals. This is a smoke and alcohol free event.


Event Schedule:

• 10:00-12:00  Check in and registration
• 10:30  Community resources, food carts, kids area
• 12:00  Welcome and Run/Walk line up
• 12:15  5k Run/Walk Start Time
• 1:00  Event ends

Location and Parking

Hare Field at 1147 NE Grant Street, Hillsboro, Oregon, 97124. (click for directions)

Parking lots are located around the entrance and across the street from the field. There is additional parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.