Coastal Center for Hope & Healing's Run for Shelter

Coastal Center for Hope & Healing (formerly known as Coastal Women's Shelter) would like to invite you to celebrate our Run for Shelter 5K, 10K, & 1 Mile race/walk fundraiser Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Creekside Park! Multiple options for 2026 In Person 5K In Person 10K In Person 1 mile Our 5K and 10K route is perfect for families, strollers, leashed dogs, and competitive runners. Both the 5K and 10K are open to timed. Our 1-mile fun run is perfect for adults looking for a smooth stroll and for kids to dash away! Team and student discounts are available. EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE. In the case of thunder, the in-person event will be rescheduled. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2026 CREEKSIDE PARK Race starts at 8 AM **Check in and same day registration starts at 7 AM and will end at 7:45 AM. Packet pick up will occur during this time. Participants will be notified of packet pick up locations and times. PARTICIPANTS OF THE RACE WILL ENJOY: Running on a USATF Certified Course Professional race timing provided by Run The East. Inflatable start/finish line arch to enhance the look of you running over the finish line Live results TV with scrolling results, providing instant results to you the runner Awards list and posting results on-site, as well as online Runners can receive results via e-mail and/or text messaging Race is Stroller Friendly & Family Friendly run/walk There will be EMT on site in the case of any emergency. This is not a closed course, so be aware of traffic around you. USATF CERTIFIED COURSE 5 K OUT AND BACK 10 K OUT, LOOP, AND BACK 1 MILE FUN RUN (UN-TIMED) After the race, there will be a selection of goodies to refill your tanks. Awards/Categories: Awards will be given (5K & 10 K only) to the overall male and female winners, as well as to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place males and females in each age group. Age groups are: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Coastal Center for Hope & Healing, the bridge to empower survivors in their journey to safety and security, is the sole provider of no-cost comprehensive abuse and sexual violence services in Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties. Our services include a 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, monthly support groups, transportation assistance, tuition assistance, clothing, food, employment resources, housing assistance, and inter-agency information and referrals. We also provide some employability services through a grant from the North Carolina Council for Women. Want to support Coastal Women's Shelter but not run? Ever thought about volunteering? If interest in volunteering at this or other events? Please email cwsfundd@coastalwomensshelter.net to sign up! VISIT WWW.COASTALWOMENSSHELTER.ORG FOR MORE INFO