For 38 years, the Walk for Hope has brought thousands of people to the Angus Barn to fund mental illness research, including depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, postpartum depression, schizophrenia, and anorexia. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., the walk starts at 10:00 a.m., and the festival runs until 2:00 p.m. Take part in the 5K, the 1-mile nature loop, or the festival. Registration includes a 2026 T-shirt, breakfast bites and Angus Barn burgers, Two Roosters ice cream, Pepsi beverages, live music from Liquid Pleasure, family activities, and prize drawings.
100% of money raised by participants funds mental illness research.
No parking or drop-off at the Angus Barn. Shuttles 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from ParkRDU Lot 3, 1020 National Guard Dr., and Arco Corporate, 8051 Arco Corporate Dr. Rideshare drop-off at Flight Deck NC, 9521 Lumley Rd. Service animals only.
