Hustle for Hope - A Race for ALL Paces
Hustle for Hope is our annual family-friendly race and fun run benefiting children and young adults enrolled at the Elaine Clark Center. This inclusive event welcomes runners, walkers, people who use mobility devices, families with strollers — everyone is invited to join the journey. Proceeds support critical programs including scholarships, therapies, and inclusive education.
Event Details
Date: April 25, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Chamblee, GA (starting and ending at Chamblee City Hall / official race course)
Distances: 5K Race & 1.5-Mile Fun Run / Walk / Roll
Who It’s For & Why It Matters
This event is all about community — not speed or competitiveness. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or want a fun morning stroll with family, you’re welcome. Hustle for Hope is accessibility-minded and encourages participants of all ages and abilities.
Your participation helps fund essential services — from early childhood care and therapies to education and after-school programs — for children and young adults who face unique challenges. Every step you take fuels inclusion, opportunity, and belonging.
How to Participate
- Register as a Participant — sign up for the 5K or 1.5 M Fun Run / Walk / Roll.
- Donate or Sponsor — help even if you can’t run. Your contribution supports inclusive care and scholarships.
- Volunteer — help with setup, check-in, course marshaling, or post-race activities.
Become a VIP
Upgrade your race day! VIP guests enjoy bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys, tasty bites, and the best views on the course while cheering on our athletes.
- Elaine VIP - All-you-can-eat and drink with premium seating directly across from the Start/Finish Line - you won't miss a single finish-line moment.
- Clark VIP - All-you-can-eat and drink with reserved premium seating at the famous "Last Gasp" corner, where runners dig deep for the final push.
Relax, celebrate, and be part of the energy that makes Hustle for Hope: A Race for ALL Paces so special..
What to Expect on Race Day
Expect a welcoming, inclusive, and fun atmosphere:
- A mostly flat, accessible course suitable for runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and mobility devices. RunSignup+1
- A friendly, supportive community — families, individuals, volunteers, and ECC supporters all coming together.
- Post-Race Celebration with games, a Diaper Derby, and Tot Trot.
- A
VIP area with brunch and beverages!
Ready to Hustle for Hope?
If running isn't your thing - volunteers are needed to recruit sponsors and athletes, and help wrangle athletes on race day. Please sign up to volunteer here!