Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run

WHAT:Journey to Heal Ministries is hosting its 6th Annual 5K/1.5 Mile Hope Run to raise awareness to #END1IN10 and help survivors of sexual abuse to #LIVEABETTERSTORY. Take the challenge to inspire hope and positive change when you walk, run, sponsor, donate, or volunteer in support!
DATE:In Person Event: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 5pm - pre-race check in begins at 4pm.Virtual Race: walk or run in your own community anytime between April 1st and April 21, 2024
LOCATION:In Person EventLong Leaf Park - Shelter 6314 Pine Grove DriveWilmington, NC 28409
Virtual EventWalk or run in your community anytime between April 1st to April 21st, or register under a specific virtual team to participate on their specific date/time.
DISTANCES OFFERED:5K In Person  |  This event is timed1.5 Mile In Person  |  This event is not timed5K Virtual1.5 Mile Virtual*You can run or walk any event.
PARKING:For our local event, Long Leaf Park requests we limit participant parking to hard top areas only. Ample visitor parking is available in the hardtop parking lots throughout the park, or directly across from Shelter 6. 
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:  Registration is available online until 10 minutes before the start of the race.  At the race, we will have a QR code you can scan to register on your phone.  We highly encourage you to register before arriving to the race site.
TO DONATE:Click on Donate in the top right
EVENT SCHEDULE & PACKET PICKUPS:Click HERE for the full schedule of events
HOST HOPE RUN IN YOUR COMMUNITY:Whether you're an individual hoping to raise public awareness or represent an organization that would like to sponsor and host this event in your community, go to http://www.journeytohealministries.org/hosthoperun to download the Virtual Host Event Guide. To create a team on this website, simply register to participate virtually and choose the option to "create your own team" during check out. Contact the race with any questions you have along the way!
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 a safe place for survivors to be encouraged and inspired while finding life-giving community for their journey to heal.