AVDA's 27th Annual Race for Hope

About the Event

This fun event for all ages (and pets!) supports AVDA's programs and services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. As one of two state-certified domestic violence shelters in Palm Beach County and the only one whose mission is solely focused on domestic violence, we're thankful that you are joining us as we race for hope to end violence for all.

Our VIRTUAL OPTION has been so well received that we're keeping it this year! If you are busy on November 14th or prefer to run on your own time, please participate as a VIRTUAL runner/walker this year. Whatever way you choose to get involved this year, please remember to take a photo of your participation and share to your social media using the hashtag #AVDA'sRaceforHope2026

Registration:

Please register early to ensure you get one of the 500 t-shirts!
Packet pick-up to be determined. Day-of packet pickup is available. Packets will include race day bib, t-shirt, and finisher medal (for the first 500 registrants).

Awards:

Awards will be given to first place overall open, masters and grandmasters, and five-year age division three-deep for the 5K. Awards will be available for pick-up after the race (approximately 45 minutes after first runner cross the starting line). Finishers medals to the first 500 registrants.
Purple Party Awards: Awards will be given out to three individuals who are dressed in their best Purple Party attire on Race Day at the Award Pickup Table.
Hometown Hero Awards: Awards to first place male and first place female police officers, firefighters, and military personnel in the 5K. To be eligible to receive the Hometown Hero Award, you must be a police officer or firefighter on active duty in Palm Beach County or an active or reserve duty military personnel AND register in the appropriate Hometown Hero category.
Fundraising awards: Given to first place individual fundraiser, first place fundraising team and team with the largest number of members.

Pet Friendly Race: You are welcome to bring your pet along for the fun. Simply register for the 5K Race with Pet option. Registration includes a t-shirt for you and a bandana (small or large) for your pet!

Course, Timing and Scoring: The course is USATF certified. The 5K Run will be Net Timing by AccuChip Timing, USA. All participants will be issued a tag and bib number. Failure to wear a tag during the event will disqualify the participant from being scored in the results. There is a 90-minute time limit to complete the race.

AVDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Under the internal revenue code, this donation is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. A copy of the official registration #CH-01783 and financial information may be obtained from the Florida division of consumer service by calling (800) 435-7352 or by visiting their website www.fdacs.gov/divisions-offices/consumer-services. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. This organization retains 100% of all financial contributions received. Understand that there is a chance of cancellation, transition to virtual event, or shortening of the event due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Tax ID: 59-2486620

Races Offered

Race for Hope 5K Run/Walk

Nov 14, 2026

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$40.00

Race for Hope 5K Run/Walk WITH PET

Nov 14, 2026

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$45.00

Race for Hope Hometown Hero 5K (discounted for Military Personnel - Veterans/Active Duty/Reserve - who live in Palm Beach County)

Nov 14, 2026

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$20.00

Race for Hope Hometown Hero 5K (discounted for active Palm Beach County Firefighter)

Nov 14, 2026

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$20.00

Race for Hope Hometown Hero 5K (discounted for active Palm Beach County Police)

Nov 14, 2026

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$20.00

Race for Hope Virtual 5K

Nov 14, 2026

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$35.00

Race for Hope Kid's Dash

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 100 Yards

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08:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Lake Worth.

thermostat Temperature

19.8° / 26.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.7° / 26.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:39

nightlight Sunset

18:30

About Lake Worth

Learn more about the host city, Lake Worth.

Lake Worth Beach, previously named Lake Worth, is a city in east-central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States, located approximately 63 miles (101 km) north of Miami. The city's name is derived from the body of water along its eastern border known as the Lake Worth Lagoon, which was named for General William J. Worth, who led United States Army forces during the last part of the Second Seminole War. Lake Worth Beach is situated south of West Palm Beach, southeast of Lake Clarke Shores, east of Palm Springs, and north of Lantana, while a small section of the city also partitions the town of Palm Beach. The 2010 census recorded a population of 34,910, which increased to 42,219 in the 2020 census. Lake Worth Beach is within the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,138,333 people in 2020.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of AVDA's 27th Annual Race for Hope.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Andrew Tedeschi	M	21	Montville	—
🥈	Michael Stone	M	35	Boca Raton	—
🥉	John Reback	M	45	—	—
4	Pierre-Karl Houle	M	21	Boca Raton	—
5	Owen Plamann	M	16	Delray Beach	—
6	Harrie Olsthoorn	M	55	—	—
7	Sara Gomez	F	34	Boca Raton	—
8	Marlene Persson	F	45	Deerfield Beach	—
9	Jay Bozios	M	28	—	—
10	Matthew Novack	M	46	Delray Beach	—
11	John O'brien	M	31	—	—
12	David Stone	M	60	—	—
13	Jamal Grant-Edwards	M	28	Palm Beach Gardens	—
14	Shirley Thatcher	M	39	—	—
15	Garrett Gross	M	27	Delray Beach	—
16	Abbey Hilton	F	26	—	—
17	Rory Siska	M	32	—	—
18	Matt Williams	M	34	—	—
19	Mike Lindsey	M	41	—	—
20	Jeoff Walker	M	32	—	—
21	Dimitar Kouchev	M	35	Boynton Beach	—
22	Kara Weber	F	43	—	—
23	Kevin Obletz	M	32	Delray Beach	—
24	Ehron Elkins	M	35	—	—
25	John House	M	59	—	—
26	Cory Braddy	M	22	Fort Lauderdale	—
27	Daniel Perez	M	24	Jacksonville	—
28	Shannon Fox	F	40	—	—
29	Al Heller	M	60	—	—
30	John Binford	M	24	—	—
31	Page Pressly	F	43	Palm Beach	—
32	Alicia Mclean	F	24	Delray	—
33	Scott Ersland	M	55	—	—
34	Antoine Zammit	M	46	—	—
35	Ryan Moynihan	M	35	—	—
36	Gregory Kuzma	M	41	Lakewood	—
37	Kristen Plisko	F	25	—	—
38	Brandon Brennan	M	29	—	—
39	Ricardo Roman	M	15	Lake Worth	—
40	Mercy Louis	M	18	—	—
41	Frank Barbieri	M	44	—	—
42	Gryphon Gurin	M	14	—	—
43	Kaylee Andersen	F	27	—	—
44	Brandon Buckner	M	19	Boca Raton	—
45	Jessica Mcguffie	F	13	—	—
46	Christelle Mazile	F	23	—	—
47	Tanner Robert	M	21	—	—
48	Greg Babij	M	42	Boca Raton	—
49	Fink Corey	M	31	Boynton	—
50	Alina Trelles	F	34	Fort Lauderdale	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Cheryl Schimpf	F	47	Wallingford, PA	—
🥈	Charles Loeffler	M	32	Seattle, WA	—
🥉	Lisa Alea	F	57	Boca Raton, FL	—
4	Rosanne Mathews	F	59	Coral Springs, FL	—
5	Gustav Van Rooyen	M	25	Boca Raton, FL	—
6	Kelica Posang	F	27	Lake Worth, FL	—
7	Cristine Pike	F	46	Jupiter, FL	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Kelvin Johnson	M	31	Boynton Beach, FL	—
🥈	Amanda Glish	F	27	Boynton Beach, FL	—
🥉	Cristine Pike	F	45	Jupiter, FL	—
4	Ankur Deshmukh	M	40	Jupiter, FL	—
5	Melva Deshmukh	F	37	Jupiter, FL	—
6	Marion Sallenbach	F	61	Lake Worth, FL	—
7	Julissa Corrales	F	42	Boca Raton, FL	—
8	Erin Sevilla	F	42	Royal Palm Beach, FL	—
9	Crystal Westberg	F	39	Duluth, MN	—
10	DEBBIE WHYNE	F	50	Boynton Beach, FL	—
11	Dayena Corcoran	F	58	Coral Springs, FL	—
12	Leslie Streeter	F	49	Baltimore, MD	—
13	Charlene Liu	F	37	Saint Petersburg, FL	—
14	Beverly Cordner	F	59	Fort Lauderdale, FL	—
15	Mary Higgins	F	53	Reading, MA	—
16	jennie dennison	F	47	Boca Raton, FL	—
17	Kristina Oehler	F	37	Pompano Beach, FL	—
18	Maura Spardy	F	59	Pompano Beach, FL	—
19	Lynnelle Mays	F	52	Tamarac, FL	—