THE RACE

Walk or run the 8th Annual Journey to Heal Ministries 5K & 1.5Mile Hope Run event on April 26, 2026, in support of survivors of sexual abuse in your community.

According to RAINN (Rape and Incest National Network) and the CDC, every 68 seconds someone in America has been sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes that someone is a child. If nothing changes 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18. 

You can help raise awareness and support survivors in your community as you walk or run with us at Long Leaf Park on April 26th at 5pm, or virtually in your own community anytime and anywhere between April 1st - April 26th!

Together we can #END1IN10 and help survivors #LIVEABETTERSTORY

RACE SWAG

*2025 Shirt shown - 2026 Design Coming Soon!

SWAG CUTOFF DATES
In Person Participants:
Shirt sizes are guaranteed until March 15th. 

Virtual Participants
Register by March 15th to guarantee your race shirt & swag by April 1st.  An additional shipping fee applies, if you choose to have your swag mailed, rather than picked up at Pre-Race Packet Pickup.

THE COURSE

 Long Leaf Park - Shelter 6
314 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, NC

Run or walk the popular paved trail at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, NC. The course is a double loop for 5K participants, and 1 loop for 1.5 mile participants.


This race course is stroller and wheelchair friendly! For everyone's safety, dogs are not allowed on the trail during the race.

AWARDS

5K AWARDS
• Top 3 Overall, Male & Female
• Top 3 Overall in Age Groups, Male & Female:
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

1.5 MILE AWARDS
Top 3 Boys
Top 3 Girls

IN PERSON TEAM AWARD 
Largest Local Team 

VIRTUAL TEAM AWARDS

Largest Virtual Team 

THE CAUSE

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

All proceeds from the race benefit the work of Journey to Heal Ministries (JTHM), a local, 100% volunteer run, 501(c)3 nonprofit that endeavors to help survivors heal from past sexual trauma by leading them to the hope and healing found in Jesus Christ through providing education, support, and life-giving community. Programs include free one to one mentoring, support groups, education and awareness events, helpful resources for survivors and supporters, and an annual women’s conference providing a safe place for survivors to be encouraged and inspired while finding life-giving community for their journey to heal. 

Host Hope Run in Your Community!

Take the challenge to #END1IN10 and Help Survivors of Sexual Abuse #LIVEABETTERSTORY when you host Hope Run virtually. Click on the button below to learn more!