Sponsor and Vendor Opportunities Available. For a complete packet and application (or questions), please contact the Race Director at hwb5k (at) bamfi.org.
THE MOVEMENT STARTS IN
Sponsors
A special thank you to our sponsors and partners who help make the HWB5K possible.
Vendors
Please be sure to visit our vendors under the Capital Canopy on race day!
Awardees
Josh Mankiewicz
Dateline NBC
National Media Partner of the Year
WABJ
Washington Association of Black Journalists
Media Partner of the Year
OAKLAND POLICE DEPT.
Missing Person’s Unit
Law Enforcement Partner of the Year
FOCUS FOR HEALTH
Ambassadors of the Year
ON PATROL: LIVE
Business Partner of the Year
5K Run/Walk to Honor Our Missing
Join Us to Make a Difference: Every Step Brings Hope
Your participation in the Hope Without Boundaries 5K Run/Walk fuels our mission to shine a light on missing people of color, support families with vital tools, and educate our community on personal safety. With your help, we’ve helped close over 500 cases—but there is still so much more to do.
Event proceeds directly support families of the missing, flyer distribution, recovery efforts, burial assistance, and the hope families desperately need. Every step you take supports a searching family, and every dollar raised strengthens our ability to make a life-changing impact.
RACE DETAILS
Beautiful Course
The race course takes runners and walkers along the beautiful waterfront of the Potomac River and across the Woodrow Wilson bridge for stunning scenic views.
Official Race Gear
All participants will receive race entry, 2026 t-shirt, goodie bag, snacks, water, chip timing (provided by Charm City Run), free race photos, and instant results after the race (on-site and online).
Awards
Awards will be given to the top Male and Female in the following categories: Adult (18 and over), Teen (13-17), and Child (12 and under).
Finisher Medals
All 5K finishers will receive an official Hope Without Boundaries finisher medal to commemorate your wonderful achievement. You will be handed your medal after crossing the finish line. (Quantities are limited)
#HelpUsFindUs Gear
100% of the proceeds from the sale of products will go towards providing financial support for families of the missing.
* This is not the t-shirt for the Hope Without Boundaries 5K.
We invite you to:
REGISTER
Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual walker, or bringing the whole family along, your presence sends a powerful message of solidarity to families searching for their loved one.
CREATE A FUNDRAISER
Take your support one step further and multiply your impact by starting a personal or team fundraising campaign. Rally your friends, family, and community around this critical mission.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Your sponsorship helps us reach more families, spread awareness further, and provide critical support to those navigating the unimaginable loss of a missing loved one.
DONATE
Your donation and generosity, has the power to change lives. If you can’t participate in the event, donating is a meaningful way to stand with us and make a lasting impact.
Race FAQs
The color of the participants shirts are TEXAS ORANGE.
If you would like to associate your registration with a new or existing fundraising team, then you will have the opportunity to create and/or join one during the registration process, after the registration process, or without registering for a race at all. For detailed information on creating a Fundraiser or a Team Fundraiser, please click here.
If you have a team of fundraisers, one person on your team (i.e., The Team Captain) will need to first create the fundraiser for the group when they register. When registering, you will be given the option to “Create or Join a Fundraising Team”.
If you are interested in being added to our official volunteer list, please complete the application here.
“Natalie thank you so much for your help in the search to find Teleka. We would not have been able to spread her story far and wide without your help. We are forever grateful. May God continue to bless you, your family, and your work to find our missing.”
“I appreciate your quick response. Black & Missing Foundation was the only one that participated in the search for my daughter. Black & Missing Foundation gave my daughter social media attention and the attention that my daughter got just made me cry. Black & Missing Foundation does respond, does listen, does care and was there. Thank you for all your great help and what you did for my daughter. I give Special Thanks To Derrica N. Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO.”
“I would like to thank you for all your help. Praise God my granddaughter, Ithiopia is home and safe. I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate you, your organization & your inbox messages to me. All your prayers for not only Ithiopia but every missing person has made a great impact on me and others too – I truly believe. GOD is so awesome and works thru you & your organization. Thanks again for all your help.”
“On behalf of Measia Nicolas family, we would like to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU for the assistance your organization provided in helping us locate our family member. She has been located and is safe. Your assistance it was essential in getting the message out. Again THANK YOU!!!”
“This wonderful organization not only helped to locate my daughter after she was missing for 5 days, they continued to frequently check on the both of us. Derrica and Natalie’s passion and dedication helped ease my anxiety during this stressful time. They were committed to bringing my daughter home safely and they did just that. Thank you so much – we are forever grateful and appreciative of your dedicated services.”
— BRANDY J. (MOTHER OF MISSING CHILD)
“Natalie thank you so much for your help in the search to find Teleka. We would not have been able to spread her story far and wide without your help. We are forever grateful. May God continue to bless you, your family, and your work to find our missing.”
“I appreciate your quick response. Black & Missing Foundation was the only one that participated in the search for my daughter. Black & Missing Foundation gave my daughter social media attention and the attention that my daughter got just made me cry. Black & Missing Foundation does respond, does listen, does care and was there. Thank you for all your great help and what you did for my daughter. I give Special Thanks To Derrica N. Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO.”
“I would like to thank you for all your help. Praise God my granddaughter, Ithiopia is home and safe. I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate you, your organization & your inbox messages to me. All your prayers for not only Ithiopia but every missing person has made a great impact on me and others too – I truly believe. GOD is so awesome and works thru you & your organization. Thanks again for all your help.”
“On behalf of Measia Nicolas family, we would like to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU for the assistance your organization provided in helping us locate our family member. She has been located and is safe. Your assistance it was essential in getting the message out. Again THANK YOU!!!”
“This wonderful organization not only helped to locate my daughter after she was missing for 5 days, they continued to frequently check on the both of us. Derrica and Natalie’s passion and dedication helped ease my anxiety during this stressful time. They were committed to bringing my daughter home safely and they did just that. Thank you so much – we are forever grateful and appreciative of your dedicated services.”
