Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run

🏃‍♀️ WHAT:

• 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!
• Guide: 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.

💚 HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE:

• Community Impact: All proceeds from the race benefit the work of Journey to Heal Ministries (JTHM), a local, 100% volunteer run, 501(c)3 nonprofit.
• Mission: It endeavors to help survivors heal from past sexual trauma by leading them to the hope and healing found in Jesus Christ.
• Programs Offered: Free one-to-one mentoring, support groups, education and awareness events, helpful resources for survivors and supporters.
• Goal: To foster ongoing hope and healing in the community.