"JEREMIAH HOUSE OF HOPE 5K"

The second annual "JEREMIAH HOUSE OF HOPE 5K” is a charity run to raise awareness and funding for the Sandhills Jeremiah Project.  The Jeremiah 2911 House is a faith-based ministry that offers compassion, hope and help for single, pregnant women and single mothers with children facing homelessness, providing them with opportunities to have healthy, productive lives.  All proceeds from this event less the operating costs will go to charity.  To learn more please visit the Jeremiah Project website: About Us | The Jeremiah Project - Sandhills

This is a self-paced fun run/walk.  The event is intended to build community wellness and resiliency while raising awareness for a great cause!  The event will take place at 8:am on Saturday May 30, 20256, at Aberdeen Lake Park (301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen NC).  https://maps.app.goo.gl/9HUj2FNfysxqaikp9

The events will run along the Aberdeen Lake Trail, in Aberdeen, NC. There is a slight route change from last year’s route due to flood damage to the bridge caused by last summer’s heavy rain. The route is a scenic well-maintained and well-marked trail that starts in the main park area and goes out to the Northwestern Tail limit and back twice. 

Packet pickup will be the Night prior, Friday May 29, 2026, from 6:30-7:30 PM at “High Octane” coffee shop in Aberdeen NC. Same day registration and packet pickup will be available Saturday June 28, from 6:30am-7:30am. https://maps.app.goo.gl/8rjoPS1FRcHskzjk7

Same day packet pickup and registration will be available at the start line from 6;30-7:30 am.

There will be prizes for the top male and female in each event category. 

Things to do for families and spectators. Aberdeen Park offers plenty of scenic hiking trails, playgrounds, and fishing.  The nearby towns of Aberdeen, Southern Pines, and Pinehurst offer plenty of shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops.

Weather: May weather in Moore County is typically warm to hot with pleasant morning temperatures.  The temperatures during the race period should range from lower 70ss to low 80s and reaching low 90s by mid-day.  We may catch the typical summer shower. 

Participants will receive a race t-shirt. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after May 20, 2025.