Long Leaf Park, Wilmington NC
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Journey to Heal Ministries is hosting its 8th Annual 5K/1.5 Mile Hope Run or Walk Charity Fundraiser to help raise awareness and needed support for their mission to help adult women heal from past sexual abuse. Based on reported cases in the U.S., 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse in their lifetime. If nothing changes, it is estimated that 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18. Take the challenge to #END1IN10 and help adult survivors to #LIVEABETTERSTORY when you walk, run, sponsor, donate, or volunteer in support!
For our local event, Long Leaf Park requests we limit participant parking to hard top areas only. Ample visitor parking is available in the hardtop parking lots throughout the park, or directly across from Shelter 6. PLEASE DO NOT PARK AT THE SHELTER AREA.
Click on the DONATE button at the top right corner, to support the mission of the race host, Journey to Heal Ministries! All donations are 100% tax deductible.
Click HERE for the full schedule of events.
Whether you're an individual, corporation, or ministry organization you can support this race when you sponsor and/or host this race event in your community! Download the Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run Virtual Host Event Guide to explore all the details and set up your sponsorship and/or virtual team.
All proceeds from the race benefit the work of Journey to Heal Ministries (JTHM) - a local, volunteer run, 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 2018 to help adult women of all ages, race, and backgrounds to heal from past sexual abuse through providing hope in Jesus Christ. They accomplish their mission by providing FREE trauma-informed and Gospel centered peer recovery program offering Christ-centered support, education, and community. Learn more about their mission and impact at www.journeytohealministries.org.
To learn more about the race, visit the official page at Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run.
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