Special Events in Hope

Wagon Trail Run Weekend -  5K Run, Dance, and Cakewalk

A yearly event on the third weekend of July. Saturday night is a cakewalk and dance with live music (free!) in the old log Social Hall. Sunday morning at 11AM is the 5K Wagon Trail Run (pre-registration advised), starting in front of the Social Hall on Main Street and heading up the old wagon road and back by trail. It's always a great weekend!

Memorial Day Weekend

We celebrate the coming of summer with a band, parade, and horseshoe games!

Coeur d'Alene Run/Walk

3rd weekend in September . RUN: (8 or 16 miles, 1500' elevation gain), meets at the Hope School at 10AM, race time 11AM. Entry Fee: $15, or $20 day of race.   WALK: (8 miles) meets at 9AM. Entry Fee: $15 or pledges. For additional information please contact, Pam Skogstad (907) 782-3521. The Run/Walk is a benefit for the Hope School's computer programs.

Hope Point Run

May run up the Hope Point Trail, located at the entrance to Porcupine Campground at the end of the Hope Highway. For this year's information, contact Pam Skogstad at (907) 782-3521.

Running Alaska

"Alaska's First Eco Mountain Running Adventure!" Aug. Come run in the land of the Midnight Sun. Enjoy spectacular scenery on the mountain trail runs that take you into alpine meadows. You will be guided on these runs by some of the most experienced trail runners in Alaska. Trails runs each day will be highlighted by a running sports seminar by Alaskan specialists, culminating the week with an optional run on Mt. Alyeska in Girdwood. Price of $1500 includes transportation from the airport to Hope, meals and lodging, guided runs, sports seminar, great company and wildlife cruise in the Kenai Fjords National Park. For information call Pam Skogstad at (907) 782-3521 or e-mail   akskogstad@aol.com

Christmas Crafts Bazaar

The Saturday following Thanksgiving, or the 4th Saturday in November, 12-4 PM. Benefits, and is held at the Hope Library.