Running With Purpose: Racing to Share the Gospel Around the World

Throughout Scripture, we’re reminded that sharing the Gospel is not something to delay. “Now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Jesus Himself spoke of the urgency when He told His disciples that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few (Matthew 9:37–38). And as the apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to persevere, to remain disciplined, and to finish the race well (2 Timothy 4:7), we’re reminded that the Christian life is both a calling and a commitment.

That same urgency and perseverance are beautifully reflected in The Tide Race to Share the Gospel Around the World.

This annual fundraising event invites people just like you to take part in Gospel work that spans continents, whether you’re running, walking, biking, hiking, or praying from thousands of miles away. Through The Tide’s mission of sharing God’s Word in people’s heart languages via radio, television, and digital media, every step taken in the Race becomes part of a much larger story God is writing across the globe.

A Race That Leaves a Lasting Impact
Since 2022, the Race has made meaningful Gospel impact in regions where hope is desperately needed:

• 2022 – Afghanistan
  Just days before the Race kickoff, a suicide bombing occurred near one of our Milestone Marker locations. God, in His sovereignty, knew the pain that would unfold and provided a way for believers around the world to lift that exact place up in prayer in a moment it was needed most.
• 2023 – Middle East (focus on Yemen)
  Through Race support, The Tide expanded its language outreach to include Syrian and Lebanese programming, opening doors for even more people to hear the Gospel in a language that speaks directly to their hearts.
• 2024 – Balkan Region (focus on Albania)
  Funds raised are helping to offset the cost of expanding television outreach into Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia, strengthening believers and reaching new
  audiences throughout the region.
• 2025 – Cameroon
  Combined efforts from the Race, a special VBS project, and year-end giving made it possible to build a well in northern Cameroon and purchase three motorcycles, equipping our “boots on the ground” pastors to follow up personally with listeners and share the love of Christ more effectively.

Join the 2026 Race: Focus on Thailand
This year’s Race invites participants everywhere to come alongside what God is doing in Thailand, a nation where access to the Gospel remains limited but hearts are open.

In-Person Event:
Saturday, May 16 at Norlo Park in Fayetteville, PA

• Enjoy a FREE Family Fun Day for the whole community and be sure to register to participate in the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and a 5K Race. Let us know you are attending to be entered into a special drawing to be held at the event. (Must be present to win.)

16-Day Virtual Challenge:
Kicking off the same day and running through May 31, participants can run, walk/hike, or bike a 13-mile virtual race path from anywhere in the world. As miles are logged, Milestone Markers unlock prayer suggestions tied to real locations on the map, with the goal of virtually flooding city streets with prayer over 16 days.

Every Mile Matters
Whether you join us in person, participate virtually, or simply commit to praying, the Race is an intentional and active way to be part of God’s global work, helping to people hear the Gospel in their own language and experience the hope found only in Christ.

To learn more or register, visit thetide.org/race.

Let’s run with purpose. Let’s pray with urgency. And together, let’s help finish the race God has set before us.