Coastal Center for Hope & Healing's 2025 Run for Shelter

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Coastal Center for Hope & Healing (formerly known as Coastal Women's Shelter) would like to invite you to celebrate our Run for Shelter 5K, 10K, & 1 Mile race/walk fundraiser Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Creekside Park!

🏅 Multiple Options for 2025

• In Person 5K: with safety precautions in place
• In Person 10K: with safety precautions in place
• Virtual 5K: You can submit your run anytime between June 13-15
• Virtual 10K: You can submit your run anytime between June 13-15
• In Person 1 mile: with safety precautions in place

📅 Race Day Information

SATURDAY JUNE 14, 2025
CREEKSIDE PARK
Race starts at 8 AM
Check in and same day registration starts at 7 AM and will end at 7:45 AM. Packet and T-shirt pick up will occur during this time. Runners must register by May 31st to secure their shirt. CWS will offer additional packet pickup events the week before the race for virtual runners to pick up their t-shirts. Participants will be notified of packet pick up locations and times.

🎉 Participant Benefits

Participants of the race will enjoy:

• Running on a USATF Certified Course: Races are well-organized and certified.
• Professional Race Timing: Provided by Run The East.
• Race is Family Friendly: Stroller friendly for families.
• EMT on Site: Safety precautions in case of emergencies.

🏆 Awards/Categories

Awards will be given (5K & 10K only) to the overall male and female winners, as well as to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place males and females in each age group. Age groups are: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

💡 About Us

Coastal Center for Hope & Healing, the bridge to empower survivors in their journey to safety and security, is the sole provider of no-cost comprehensive abuse and sexual violence services in Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties. Our services include a 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, monthly support groups, transportation assistance, tuition assistance, clothing, food, employment resources, housing assistance, and inter-agency information and referrals. We also provide some employability services through a grant from the North Carolina Council for Women.

🤝 Get Involved

Want to support Coastal Women’s Shelter but not run? We have you covered! T-Shirts can be purchased separately for $12.00 on-site, while supplies last. Ever thought about volunteering? If interested in volunteering at this or other events, please email cwsfundd@coastalwomensshelter.net to sign up!

🔗 More Info

Visit the race registration page for more details.