Hope in Motion: 2025 Run for Hope Recap and Highlights

Hope in Motion: 2025 Run for Hope Recap and Highlights

Run For Hope 2025, hosted by Finding Hope and Hope After Loss, didn’t just break attendance records (1,482 people!) — it was another big step in a mission that’s doing real work for people affected by addiction and grief. Families, friends, and supporters showed up in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Weatherford, and even virtually from neighborhoods, parks, and gyms across the country to honor and remember those who have lost their lives to addiction.

An Astounding Turnout

In Oklahoma City, 730 runners filled Stars and Stripes Park, Tulsa welcomed 372 participants to the Riverwalk, and in Weatherford, 185 runners gathered at First Baptist Church. And we can’t forget the 195 virtual participants who made the event their own — meeting in neighborhoods, parks, and local gyms to honor their loved ones.

Together, across all markets, we honored 135 loved ones.

The Fight Against Addiction is Alive

Beyond the numbers, what stood out most was the sense of community. Whether crossing a finish line, cheering from the sidelines, or sharing a story, every participant reminded us why Run For Hope matters: to honor the past, stand together in the present, and run with hope for the future.

There’s something powerful that happens when people gather with a shared purpose. Families who had never met before hugged like old friends because they instantly understood each other’s pain. And as strangers swapped stories and wiped tears away, we all became family. 

If you or someone you love is battling or has battled addiction, know that you are not alone. Reach out to Hope is Alive today. We have support groups for you, regardless of your situation, and we want to walk alongside you on your journey to recovery.