Event Type: Journey to Heal Ministries is hosting its 8th Annual 5K/1.5 Mile Hope Run or Walk Charity Fundraiser to raise support for their mission to help women heal from past sexual abuse through their free programs providing support, education, and community.
Challenge: Take the challenge #END1IN10 and help survivors #LIVEABETTERSTORY when you walk, run, sponsor, donate, or volunteer in support!
📅 DATE:
In-Person Event: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Virtual Race: Walk or run in your community anytime between March 26th - April 26th
📍 LOCATION:
In Person Event: Long Leaf Park - Shelter 6
Address: 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409
Virtual Event: Walk or run in your community anytime between March 26th to April 26th, or register under a specific virtual team to participate on their specific date/time.
🏅 DISTANCES OFFERED:
5K In Person: This event is timed
1.5 Mile In Person: This event is not timed
5K Virtual: Available
1.5 Mile Virtual: Available
🚗 PARKING:
Location: Long Leaf Park requests we limit participant parking to hard top areas only.
Visitor Parking: Ample visitor parking is available in the hardtop parking lots throughout the park, or directly across from Shelter 6.
Parking Restriction: PLEASE DO NOT PARK AT THE SHELTER AREA.
📝 TO REGISTER:
Before the Race: Click on the SIGN-UP button in the upper right corner.
At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day: For Wilmington participants, registration is available online until 10 minutes before the start of the race.
QR Code: At the race, we will have a QR code you can scan to register on your phone.
Recommendation: We highly encourage you to register before arriving to the race site.
💖 TO DONATE:
Support: Click on Donate in the top right to support the mission of the race host, Journey to Heal Ministries!
📅 EVENT SCHEDULE & PACKET PICKUPS:
Details: Click HERE for the full schedule of events.
🌍 HOST HOPE RUN IN YOUR COMMUNITY:
Support Options: 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!