Run or walk to raise money and benefit people with cancer and their loved ones at Hope Connections.

  • A great way to have fun with a team of friends or meet people on an established team
  • Build some team spirit with coworkers
  • Train with us to get in shape for your endurance event at any level
Team HOPE group photo

We'll provide:

  • Team Apparel
  • Hope Connections shirt 
  • Social Gatherings
  • Team fundraisers
  • Your own personal fundraising page on our website
  • Fundraising tips and guidance to help reach your goal
  • Committed Staff Support

A Glimpse of Our Previous Events:

Team Hope’s Main Events Are Scheduled Three Times a Year

American Odyssey Relay

The American Odyssey Relay is for serious runners in 12 person teams, each running  3 legs of a 200 mile, 2 day relay that starts in Gettysburg and ends at the Wharf in  Washington, DC. , with a great party. The race is held in late April.

There is a $500 fundraising requirement with $100 going toward Registration. Hope Connections also receives donations for all volunteers it provides to the race. No running required to volunteer. Just bring your spirit and cheer runners on. A great team building opportunity.

rock-the-creek-relay

Rock the Creek Relay is for casual runners, who can run up to 5 mile legs. RTC is a usually held in late September, on a Sunday morning. Party with us after the race.

There is a $300 fundraising requirement with $100 going toward Registration. Corporations may satisfy the fundraising requirement by sponsoring a team for $1,800. Hope Connections also receives donations for all volunteers it provides to the race. No running required to volunteer. Just bring your spirit and cheer runners on. A great team building opportunity.

run-smores-5k

Smore’s & More 5k Walk/Run is a beautiful way to spend a relaxing Saturday morning in October. Run or walk 5k for a good cause in Kensington Park. Starting from Rock Creek Trail, Beach Drive and Cedar Lane, in Bethesda, anyone can tackle this course and have a great time doing it. Join us for all things smore’s, coffee, medals and more when you are done.

There is a $50 registration fee and we encourage fundraising by offering a Hope Connections T-shirt and medal for $100 of fundraising, and a Hope Connections fleece for fundraising at the $300 level and above.