THE RACE

Walk or run the 7th Annual Journey to Heal Ministries 5K & 1.5Mile Hope Run event on April 27, 2025, 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 27th at 5pm, or virtually in your own community anytime and anywhere between April 1st - April 27th!

Together we can #END1IN10 and help survivors #LIVEABETTERSTORY

RACE SWAG

2024 items pictured. 2025 designs coming soon.

RACE SHIRT
Canvas Jersey T-shirt.

HAT
Available for purchase during online registration.

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

Virtual Participants
Register by March 1st 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.

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! 

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 Team – $75 Dominos Gift Card

VIRTUAL TEAM AWARDS

Largest Virtual Team - $75 Dominos Gift Card

$200 Fleet Feet gift card drawing for virtual team hosts with 5 or more registered participants by April 27, 2025.

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.