GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $10–$30
From the Organizer
The Give Hope 5K will take place at the beautiful Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC. This is a family-friendly event aimed at raising funds and awareness for the homeless and the hungry in our community one stride at a time! All proceeds will benefit the homeless and food insecure communities.
The 5K will occur rain or shine. Packet pick up will be from 8:15am-8:45am. Onsite registration will be available for cash, zelle, cashapp or venmo payments only. There will be light refreshments and water provided.
**After the 5K we will have medals presented to the Overall Male and Female Top performers (1st place). Top Performers Male and Female (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) in age groups 14-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60+. We will have prizes for the Top 3 Kids Fun Run winners. We will announce the raffle prize winners, photo opportunities and more!
Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 1st: RACE DAY!
8:15am - Race Packet Pickup/Check-In, Sponsor Expo
8:45am- Pre-Race Welcome & Group Stretching
9:00am- Race begins
10:30am- Post Race Awards Ceremony, Raffle Giveaway, Sponsor Expo, Light Refreshments
NOTE: There are NO refunds for this race. Race organizers reserve the right to modify, change, cancel, or reschedule the race and are not accountable if it is deemed necessary for the safety and comfort of participants, volunteers, or staff.
Note: We can only guarantee t-shirts for participants who register by July 24th.
If you would like to SPONSOR this event, we have different levels of sponsorships below. Sign up as a sponsor at souljournersoutreach.org/sponsor
- GIVE JOY: $250 - company logo on event t-shirt
- GIVE LOVE: $500 - company logo on event t-shirt and event banner, promo item in swag bag
- GIVE HOPE: $750 - company logo on event t-shirt, event banner, our website & social media, promo item in swag bag, table space(based on availability)
- GIVE PEACE: $1000 - company logo on event t-shirt, event banner, our website & social media, promo item in swag bag, company announced at the beginning of the event, table space(based on availability)
**Group discounts are available to groups of 10 or more. For group registration information, please email souljournersministries@gmail.com
**Event Day Raffle - Donate a total of 5 toiletry or non-perishable items and receive one raffle ticket. Or donate $5 via cash, Zelle, Cashapp or Venmo and receive one raffle ticket.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Concord, NC
Population
106,518
as of 2023
City Elevation
620 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS?
- GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS is a running race held in Concord, North Carolina on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina at FRANK LISKE PARK - HOMEBUILDERS SHELTER. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS
Aug 1, 2026