What's Happening at Academy of Hope

April 2026

5K Race and Homecoming Festival

5k AoH Homecoming Race

When: Saturday, April 25
Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Anacostia Park

Race

  • 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020
  • Scenic Anacostia Park route with cheering squads
  • Timed and untimed participation
  • Finisher medals, AoH t-shirts, water stations
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising and team challenges

Homecoming Festival Highlights

Main Stage:

  • DJ + musical acts
  • Vision 2030 keynote program
  • Alumni & Partner recognition + awards

Alumni Vendor Village:

  • 20+ graduate-owned business booths
  • Artisan goods, food, services
  • Homecoming Festival Highlights

Time

Activity

7:00 a.m.

5K Check-In & Warm-Up

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Stride for Hope 5K

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Transition Zone: Music, snacks, vendor set-up, storytelling

10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Homecoming Festival

11:30 a.m.

Main Stage: Vision 2030 Launch, AoH Awards

12:00 p.m.

Main Stage: Musical Acts

1:45 p.m.

Raffle & Closing

2:00 p.m.

Event Concludes

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