Run for Resilience – Hope DeSoto Virtual 5K 2027

Sat, May 15, 2027, 1:00 AM EDT

Location: Arcadia, FL; PO Box 2780, 34265
Featured distance: 5K
Type: VIRTUAL

At a glance

Support disaster recovery in DeSoto County with this flexible virtual 5K, open to all and offering a custom finisher medal.

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For a Cause

Join the Hope DeSoto Long Term Recovery Group for their virtual 5K, designed to raise $25,000 for critical disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in DeSoto County, Florida. Your participation directly supports families rebuilding after hurricanes and other disasters, helping to sustain dedicated case managers who connect survivors with vital resources. Complete your 5K run, walk, or stroll anytime, anywhere between May 15 and June 30, 2027. This inclusive event welcomes all ages and abilities, offering a custom finisher medal and personalized bib to every participant.

What to expect

Participate in a virtual 5K run, walk, or stroll at your convenience, anytime between May 15 and June 30, 2027.
Submit your results and a fun selfie online.
Receive a personalized bib, a beautiful finisher medal, and an official certificate.

Standout details

Virtual 5K, flexible completion
Supports disaster recovery in DeSoto County
Custom finisher medal mailed to you
Tax-deductible donation receipt

Perks & features

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From the organizer

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, 2027.

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, 2027 Results Submission Deadline: July 3, 2027

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.

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