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8th Annual ALS Run for Hope 5K

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5K · Walk · 1 mi

May 17, 2026 · Norristown, Pennsylvania, US

Annual tradition since 2026

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Cause Driven
Perks & Swag
Swag included

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The ALS Hope Foundation is pleased to present the 8th Annual Run for Hope 5K for ALS! This event will provide much needed funds to support the clinical, research and educational efforts of the ALS Hope Foundation!

Timeline:

7:00 AM-7:40 AM  Registration Open 
7:50 AM   Welcoming Remarks
8:00 AM   Official Run Start
8:05 AM   Official Walk Start
9:15 AM   Thank you/Awards/ Closing Remarks (or when the race is done!)

Location:

Norristown Farm Park - 2500 Upper Farm Rd, Norristown, PA 19403 at the pavilions by Parking Lot #3. 

Be sure to enter via West Germantown Pike to access parking the easiest!

Amenities:           
Scenic course through the Norristown Farm Park, performance t-shirt, bottled water and snacks. 

Race Results:       
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co. Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com and on the results page. 

Awards:                
Top Male & Female in each age group

Top Individual Fundraiser

Top Team Fundraiser

Contact:

Marinne, ALS Hope Foundation Event Manager

marinne@alshopefoundation.org

or 215-568-2426

About Us:
The ALS Hope Foundation is a regional, independent foundation that has been advocating for people with ALS and their families since 1999. The Foundation supports the MDA/ALS Center of Hope, an ALS clinic at Temple Health,  clinical and basic research at the Dr. Robert J Sinnott Research Lab and educational initiatives. Together, we keep Hope on the Horizon!

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