Event Description
Join the Hope DeSoto Long Term Recovery Group for our first-ever Virtual 5K and help us raise $25,000 to support organizational costs in DeSoto County, Florida.
Every step you take makes a real difference. Your registration directly funds critical disaster preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and long-term resiliency efforts for families still rebuilding after hurricanes and other disasters. Funds will specifically help sustain our dedicated case managers who walk alongside survivors, connecting them to the resources they need to fully recover and thrive.
How the Virtual 5K Works
Complete your 5K run, walk, or stroll anytime, anywhere between May 15 and June 30, 2026.
Use your favorite tracking app (Strava, Garmin, Apple Health, etc.) or simply time yourself.
Submit your results with a fun selfie or screenshot through our easy online form.
Everyone who registers and completes the event receives a custom finisher medal and personalized bib mailed directly to their door!
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or doing it with family and friends, this is an inclusive event open to all ages and abilities. Lace up, get moving, and run for hope and resilience in DeSoto County.
Why Your Participation Matters
Hope DeSoto Long Term Recovery Group exists to ensure every community member in DeSoto County fully recovers from disasters and builds lasting resiliency. Your support helps us continue providing hands-on assistance when storms strike again.
Registration includes:
Personalized race bib
Beautiful finisher medal (shipped to you)
Official finisher certificate
Tax-deductible donation receipt (as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)
Event Dates
Registration Open Now
Virtual Race Window: May 15 – June 30, 2026
Results Submission Deadline: July 3, 2026
Together, we can turn miles into meaningful support for our neighbors. Register today and be part of the Hope DeSoto movement — because every step builds a stronger, more resilient community.
Questions? Contact us at HopeDeSotoLTRG@gmail.com or HopeDeSotoED@gmail.com or (863) 202-9795.
