Hope Without Boundaries 5K Run/Walk
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Hope Without Boundaries 5K Run/Walk - National Harbor, Maryland
Hope Without Boundaries 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for June 5, 2027 at National Harbor, Maryland. The event is the largest fundraising event organized by the Black and Missing Foundation to raise awareness and exposure for the hundreds of thousands of reported missing persons of color across the United States.
Proceeds from the event are earmarked for funding for families of the missing, flyer distribution, financial support, victim recovery, and burial service assistance. The organizer has stated that the walk and run provide funds that enable support for more families and that the event communicates a message of hope to those who remain missing and to their loved ones.
Registration for the 2027 event opens on January 15, 2025. The event is actively seeking partner organizations to serve as race sponsors or exhibitors; inquiries are directed to the Race Director.
Participation data from 2026 is provided: 1,124 participants, 25% growth since 2022, 74% female participants, and 75% of participants aged 30 to 64. The event materials also highlight that over 40 percent of missing persons are persons of color while African Americans make up approximately 13 percent of the population. Organizers welcome runners and walkers of all abilities and ages to join the event to honor missing persons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
