Events
Hope In Motion 5k
Place
3500 West Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX US 75220
Description
Anadel Speaks presents Hope in Motion!
You are warmly invited to the very first Hope in Motion 5K, hosted by the Anadel Speaks Foundation, taking place at the breathtaking Bachman Lake Park in Dallas, Texas. Lace up your shoes and join this heart-to-heart stride as we come together to stand in solidarity with children in need—especially those who’ve endured the trauma of sexual violence—and uplift communities across sub‑Saharan Africa and beyond.
Why we run—and why you matter!
Every step at Hope in Motion is a message of love, resilience, and possibility:
- Your support helps us build a safe shelter in Africa for children who have been victims of child sexual abuse.
- Our mission is to heal, restore, and reintegrate these children into their communities with the care, tools, and love they deserve.
- Every entry, every donation, and every cheer sends a ripple of hope to a child needing hope and a second chance.
Whether you’re a seasoned 5K runner or someone taking their first steps, your presence lights up the path. Together, on the shores of Bachman Lake—with its peaceful waters, trails winding through nature, and tall planes gliding overhead—we will send one loud, clear message: Every child deserves safety. Every voice deserves to be heard. And every race toward hope is worth the run.
Thank you for believing in restoration, in community, and in hope.
With gratitude and excitement,
The Anadel Speaks Foundation Team
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
Starting & Finish Line: Historic Lakeside Pavilion
Stay after for music, reflections, and refreshments!
Race Day Schedule:
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP: COMING SOON!
7-8am - Packet Pickup
8:10am - Opening Remarks
8:15am - Interactive Warm Up
8:30am - 5K Start
9:30am - Awards
9:45 am - Course closes
*Register by September 6th to secure your race day T-SHIRT
Bachman Lake Park is the perfect place for our race!
With a shimmering 205-acre lake surrounded by a scenic 3–3.5 mile paved trail, Bachman Lake offers an inspiring path for runners and walkers alike. The park comes alive with nature’s beauty—watch playful ducks and geese, admire ancient cypress trees, and catch spectacular views of planes taking off and landing at nearby Love Field.
Can’t make it to Dallas? You can still make an impact- Join us virtually!
We’re excited to offer a Virtual Hope in Motion 5K for those who want to participate in support of our cause from across the nation and around the world.
Every virtual participant will receive a digital bib, and a certificate of completion.
- Virtual 5K Registration: $45 Flat Rate
- Open Now through September 27th, 2025
For more information and frequently asked questions, please click on the Event Info tab on the homepage.
Other ways to help
- Come as a loving spectator and cheer on our racers.
- Donate at www.anadelspeaks.org to support our shelter and long-term programs.
- Become a Sponsor, share the event on social media, volunteer!
VOLUNTEER WITH US
-Packet pickup: COMING SOON!
-Water station (High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.
-Course Monitor (High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting any vehicle traffic away from participants and guiding participants on the course route.
-Spectators: Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners.
Biggest Group Award
10+ Racers in a group receive the biggest group award!
RACE AWARDS
1st Male and 1st Female Overall
Top 3 Male and Female for the following:
1st 2nd and 3rd place awards.
10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79
Anyone can pick up your packet.
Maximum 6 packets per pick up.
Pre-register on your personal device before arriving at Packet Pickup.
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancelation Policy:
Hope In Motion 5K event will proceed rain or shine. For that reason, please take note of the no refund policy.
In the event of unfavorable weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the event course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants. If conditions become unsafe due to lightning or heavy rain/hail or other acts of nature outside of our control, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies; we appreciate your participation.
If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, packets, shirts, and medals can still be collected. Simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
FAQs
IS THIS A TIMED EVENT?
Yes.
IS PARKING FREE
TBD
CAN I PICK UP A PACKET FOR FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER?
Yes. You can pick up for 6 participants at a time.
ARE SPECTATORS ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT?
Yes. Family and friends can cheer you on but not walk or run with you unless they have registered.
ARE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS?
Yes. For the safety of all, we ask that strollers and wheelchairs start at the back of the pack to avoid any collisions. Also, please adhere to the 1-hour course time limit.
IS THE RACE OPEN TO WALKERS?
Yes. Walkers are welcomed. however, please be courteous of others and start at the back of the crowd to avoid any collisions. Also, please adhere to the 1-hour time limit for 5K & 10K and 3-1/2 hours for Half Marathon.
IS THE COURSE HILLY OR FLAT?
Flat.
CAN I BE GUARANTEED MY SHIRT SIZE?
We will do our very best to ensure you receive the shirt size you selected at registration. You are allowed to change shirt size when packet pickup closes on RACE DAY. Please be advised that shirts are ordered well in advance and the sizes provided are used as estimates to complete the pre-race bulk order. For the best chance of receiving your registered size, please pick up your packet as early as possible. We recommend NOT waiting until RACE DAY. Due to COVID-19, shirt exchanges will NOT be allowed RACE DAY (after packet pick-up closes) Shirts WILL NOT be mailed under any circumstance.
WILL THERE BE A PLACE TO CHECK PERSONAL BELONGINGS?
YES. There will be a BAG Check table located near Packet Pickup.