Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run

WHAT:

• Event: 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.
• Statistics: Based on reported cases in the U.S., 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse in their lifetime.
• Challenge: If nothing changes, it is estimated that 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18.
• Call to Action: Take the challenge to #END1IN10 and help adult survivors to #LIVEABETTERSTORY when you walk, run, sponsor, donate, or volunteer in support!

TEAMS:

• Discount: Teams of 10 or more may receive $5 off per participant! Email elizabeth@its-go-time.com PRIOR to registering and creating your team, for a special coupon code!

CHILDREN'S DISCOUNT:

• Eligibility: Children 12 and under automatically receive a $10 discounted rate during registration for the in-person 5K event only.

DATE:

• In-Person Event: Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 4-7pm!
• Virtual Race: Walk or run in your community, anytime between April 1st - April 26th!

LOCATION:

• In Person Event: Long Leaf Park - Shelter 6, 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409.
• Virtual Event: Walk or run in your community anytime between April 1st 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 to participate virtually.
• 1.5 Mile Virtual: Available to participate virtually.

PARKING:

• Parking Guidelines: For our local event, Long Leaf Park requests we limit participant parking to hard top areas only.
• Available Parking: Ample visitor parking is available in the hardtop parking lots throughout the park or directly across from Shelter 6.
• Important Notice: 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.
• On-site Registration: 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 at the race site.

TO DONATE:

• Support: Click on the DONATE button at the top right corner, to support the mission of the race host, Journey to Heal Ministries!
• Tax Deductible: All donations are 100% tax deductible.

EVENT SCHEDULE & PACKET PICKUPS:

• Schedule: Click HERE for the full schedule of events.

HOST HOPE RUN IN YOUR COMMUNITY:

• Participation: 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:

• Beneficiary: 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.
• Mission: They accomplish their mission by providing FREE trauma-informed and Gospel-centered peer recovery programs offering Christ-centered support, education, and community.
• Learn More: Learn more about their mission and impact at www.journeytohealministries.org.