Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run Virtual 5K
Saturday, 1 April 2023· 00:00· Wilmington, NC, 28409, US
About this race
WHAT:
Journey to Heal Ministries is hosting its 5th 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 23, 2023
Virtual Race: Walk or run in your community anytime between April 1st and April 23rd, 2023
LOCATION:
In Person Event
Long Leaf Park - Shelter 6
314 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409
Virtual Event
Walk or run in your community anytime between April 1st to April 23rd, or register under a specific virtual team to participate on their specific date/time.
DISTANCES OFFERED:
5K In Person | This event is timed
1.5 Mile In Person | This event is not timed
5K Virtual
1.5 Mile Virtual
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.Â
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:
To host or share about Hope Run in your community go to http://www.journeytohealministries.org/hosthoperun to download the Host Hope Run Event Guide and promo posters. You can register to participate virtually and create your own team at check out. Then, map a course and set a date and location for your local race event. Promote the race with your local friends, family, co-workers or church and tell them to sign up for your "team" when they register as virtual participants. Let us know the date of your race. We'll send you a roster with all your registered team members, along with your Team Captain kit by April 1st! Reach out to us directly at [email protected]Â with any questions on hosting your Hope Run!
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.Â
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What to expect
Written from race dataThe Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run Virtual 5K, held on April 1st, 2023, in Wilmington, NC (28409), is an annual event designed to support the vital work of Journey to Heal Ministries. While specific details on race history are not provided, virtual 5K events typically offer a flexible format where participants complete their 3.1-mile run or walk at their own pace, on their chosen route and time, within a designated event window. This allows for broad participation and fosters a sense of community around the cause, even from a distance. Participants in this virtual event can anticipate a straightforward race experience focused on contributing to a meaningful cause. The "Event Type: 6" is likely a categorization within a race registration platform and doesn't directly describe race conditions. However, as a virtual event, participants will navigate their own terrain and conditions, whether it's a familiar neighborhood path, a local park trail, or a treadmill. The key takeaway is the opportunity to engage in physical activity while supporting Journey to Heal Ministries' mission. While no specific notable features are detailed beyond its virtual nature and charitable focus, the "Hope Run" title suggests an uplifting and community-oriented atmosphere, encouraging participants to embrace the positive impact of their participation.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sat, 1 Apr 2023Partially cloudy
22.4°C
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