Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run

Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run

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. 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 March 26th - April 26th!

Together we can #END1IN10 and help survivors #LIVEABETTERSTORY.

In Person Event

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Time: 4-7pm

Location: Long Leaf Park | Wilmington, NC

Virtual Race Challenge

Date: March 26, 2026 - April 26, 2026

Location: Anywhere & Anytime!

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 (19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+), Male & Female
• 1.5 Mile Awards: Top 3 Boys, Top 3 Girls
• In Person Team Award: Largest Team
• Virtual Team Awards: Largest Virtual Team

The Cause

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.