April 20, 2026
Race to Share the Gospel Around the World: Be a part of sharing the Gospel in Thailand
2026 Race fundraising will go toward ongoing ministry, in addition to raising support for media players and airtime costs
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Throughout Scripture, the Lord reminds Christians 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), Christians are reminded that walking with Christ is both a calling and a commitment.
That same urgency and perseverance are reflected in The Tide® (www.thetide.org) ministry’s annual Race to Share the Gospel Around the World.
“This Race invites people to take part in Gospel work that spans continents, whether you’re running, walking, biking, hiking or praying from thousands of miles away,” said Don Shenk, Executive Director of The Tide. “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 larger Kingdom impact.”
Since 2022, the Race has made a transformative Gospel impact in regions where hope is desperately needed, including Afghanistan, the Middle East, the Balkan Region and Cameroon.
This year’s Race invites participants around the world to come alongside what God is doing in Thailand, a nation where access to the Gospel remains limited but hearts are open. This year’s Race will benefit The Tide’s radio broadcasts in Thailand, where the ministry’s programming is currently heard on three stations for a total of four hours each day, with plans to add another station in 2026. With approximately 20 million Isaan language speakers in this region, these programs allow souls who are deeply entrenched in Buddhism to hear the Good News of Jesus in the heart language they were born to speak.
The Race fundraising will go toward ongoing ministry in 2026, in addition to raising support for media players and airtime costs.
On Saturday, May 16, The Tide is hosting an in-person Race to Share the Gospel 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and a 5K Race at Norlo Park in Fayetteville, PA. This event will include inflatables, yard games, and a complimentary lunch, making it a FREE Family Fun Day for the whole community.
This year, The Tide is also hosting virtual events for participants worldwide. The 16-Day Virtual Challenge invites participants to run, walk, hike or swim 13 miles between May 16 and 31 to virtually navigate through the streets of a city in Thailand, with the opportunity to pray for those who haven’t yet heard the Good News of Jesus. The Ride for The Tide Virtual Challenge welcomes participants to ride their bicycles at least 13 miles between May 16 and 31 to support the ministry’s work in Thailand.
For those unable to attend or participate in the in-person or virtual events, The Tide welcomes them to take part as cheerleaders, who will pray for challenge participants and prayer suggestions at the Milestone Markers, spread the word about the Race, and become an individual or team fundraiser.
The Tide also encourages youth pastors to invite their student groups to partner with the ministry’s Race, as a way to introduce young people to the world beyond their church building and help them understand the importance of missions.
“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 people to hear the Gospel in their own language and experience the hope found only in Christ,” remarked Shenk. “Let’s run with purpose. Let’s pray with urgency. And together, let’s help finish the race God has set before us.”
To learn more or register for The Tide’s 2026 Race to Share the Gospel, click here.
From its humble origins in 1946 as a local Gospel radio broadcast in Chambersburg, PA, The Tide® ministry has grown into a global network of Christian media broadcasting partnerships committed to worldwide evangelism and discipleship. In 2008, The Tide® ministry ended all English-language programming in order to focus on developing and distributing indigenous heart-language content in areas around the world that are less touched by the Gospel. Today, The Tide® ministry works with partners in multiple countries across three continents to broadcast Gospel-centered messages via radio, satellite TV and other media. In order to make disciples and plant churches, The Tide® ministry also provides resources for literature distribution, correspondence courses, discipleship and leadership training activities, and the distribution of radios and media players.
For more information about The Tide® ministry broadcast projects, history, radio programs around the world, special year-long campaigns, the weekly Global Update radio features or other news, visit its website at www.thetide.org or its Facebook page.
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To schedule interviews with Don Shenk, director of The Tide® global radio ministry, contact Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Beth Bogucki, 610.584.1096, ext. 105, or Daniel Moyer, ext. 104.
To inquire about airing any of The Tide® ministry radio broadcasts, contact Michael Hamilton, 610.584.1096, ext. 101.
