The Trudge 5K

WHAT
The Trudge 5K commemorates the 3 miles The Healing Place of New Hanover County clients walk every day in their recovery journey.
Join us February 7, 2026 to celebrate The Healing Place's anniversary by walking or running a 5K.

After your 5K, stay for the big anniversary celebration which includes free food (brunch), live music, community vendors, and more.  Brunch includes fruit, yogurt, and breakfast sandwiches.

WHEN
Saturday, February 7, 2026

WHERE
The Healing Place
1000 Medical Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

DISTANCES OFFERED
5K - This event is timed. You can walk or run.

PARKING
Parking is available at The Healing Place of New Hanover County. Overflow parking is available across the street at Delaney Radiology.

TO REGISTER
Register Online: Registration is available online by clicking on the Sign Up button in the top right 
Register At The Race: We suggest you register online. Online registration does not close until the race starts. Those who register at the race will be asked to scan a QR code with their phones to register digitally.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For the full schedule of events including packet pickup and race day, click HERE

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Healing Place of New Hanover County truly is where hope is found.
We provide food, shelter, clothing, and recovery services at no cost to the client. All a person has to have is a desire to get sober. We opened February 1, 2023 and have helped nearly 1,000 people withdraw from drugs and alcohol and have admitted nearly 800 people into our long-term residential recovery program. Every dollar raised by THPNC impacts a person either struggling with homelessness or active addiction.