Seaside Stride Beach Trek Walk/Run

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

• Statistics: One in three girls and one in four boys are sexually assaulted by someone they know and trust.
• Vulnerability: This creates a vulnerability that sexual predators prey upon.

Addressing Important Issues.

• Mission: We are addressing the important issues of human exploitation that affects many people.
• Awareness: Our mission is to spread awareness and fundraise for solutions we have identified.
• Event Website: https://www.iamafreedomfighter.org/get-outdoors-for-freedom

Seaside Stride Description

• Event: Welcome to the 3rd annual Seaside Stride beach trek.
• Date: This event will be April 11, 2026.
• Start Times: Staggered start: 5:00 am for 20-mile trekkers and 8:00 am for 10-mile trekkers at Fish Lips Waterfront Grill.
• Not a Race: This is not a race, but a community event to gather outdoor enthusiasts to RISE together to help bring awareness and end the sexual exploitation of others.

Trek Details

• Options: The Seaside Stride will consist of 2 options, a 10-mile or 20-mile beach trek.
• Course: This is an out and back trek (walk) starting and returning to Fish Lips Waterfront Grill.
• Terrain: It's a beautiful tide day but options to break away to the sidewalk are along the way.
• NOTE: The 20-mile trek has a repeat section. The first turnaround is at the Hampton Inn, then the 2nd turnaround is at Jetty Park back to the Hampton Inn for the 3rd turnaround and then returning to Fish Lips.

Training and Preparation

• Preparation: Participants should physically prepare, train, and have previously completed a similar distance before trek day.
• Training Guide: A training guide is available HERE!!
• Fundraising: While not required, we encourage individual fundraising and sharing physical training progress leading up to this adventure.
• Main Goal: The main goal of this event is to bring awareness to the tragedy of human trafficking.

Participants Information

• Snacks: Participants are responsible for providing your own personal snacks and drinks during the trek.
• Included: Post-trek celebration with a free drink of choice and light breakfast snacks, event t-shirt and swag bag.
• Support: We encourage that you stay and enjoy lunch at Fish Lips after the event and support our event sponsor!

Freedom Fighter is a 501(c) 3 non-profit EIN 83-3072797