15th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

15th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

5K Walk/Run

A Legacy of Steps: 15 Years Strong

Honoring the past, empowering the present, and walking boldly toward a violence-free future.

Date and Location

• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Location: Clayton County International Park
• City: Jonesboro, Georgia
• Race Starts: 8:30 AM

Awards & Prizes

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Runners: Trophies awarded
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Walkers: Trophies awarded
• Biggest Team Challenge Winner: Prize awarded

What’s New This Year!

• Fitness Warmup: before the 5K
• Unity in the Community Celebration: after the 5K featuring
• Music, Raffles, Prizes & Surprises
• Service & Resource Vendors
• Merchandise Vendors
• Food Boxes for Families

Join Us for the 2026 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 5K Walk/Run Against Domestic Violence

Sisters Empowerment Network, Inc., in partnership with our community allies, invites you to take a stand and step forward at the 2026 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 5K Walk/Run Against Domestic Violence. Together, we raise awareness and show unwavering support for survivors of intimate partner violence. Whether it's a friend, family member, colleague, or even ourselves, many of us have been impacted by domestic violence in some way. Let’s unite—on foot and in spirit—to declare that domestic violence has no place in our homes, workplaces, or communities.

Choose How You Participate:

• In-Person Walk/Run: Join us at the scenic Clayton County International Park for our 15th annual walk, enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere while making a meaningful impact.
• Virtual Walk/Run: Participate from your own neighborhood, community park, or treadmill at your own pace from any location.

Registration Deadlines & T-Shirt/Swag Bag Info

• Virtual Participants: Register by Friday, September 25th to guarantee your official 5K t-shirt and swag bag. Late registrations welcome but will not include these items.
• In-Person Participants: Register by Friday, September 25th for a t-shirt and swag bag. Late registrants are welcome but will not receive these items.

Complete details and instructions for t-shirt and swag bag pickup will be emailed to all paid participants prior to walk day.

Let’s walk. Let’s run. Let’s raise our voices—and our feet—against domestic violence.

Why We Walk: Domestic violence occurs every minute of every day in our nation—approximately every 15 seconds, someone is affected. The Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 5K Walk/Run Against Domestic Violence is more than a race; it's a powerful, symbolic event where families and communities come together to raise awareness, support survivors, and honor those affected by domestic violence. All proceeds from the walk benefit Sisters Empowerment Network, Inc., supporting our ongoing work to help end domestic violence against women and children.

Walk Day Details

• Start/Finish Line: The 5K Walk/Run will begin and end at the St. Thomas Pavilion inside Clayton County International Park. Be sure to check in at registration when you arrive!
• Awards Ceremony: Celebrate after the walk at the St. Thomas Pavilion during our awards ceremony. Trophies and prizes will be presented to top runners, walkers, and the biggest team captain.
• The Biggest Team Challenge: The team captain with the largest number of paid participants registered will win the 2026 Biggest Team Winner’s Trophy, announced at the awards ceremony.

Showcase Your Amazing Walk/Run Photos: Capture those memorable photos and use the hashtag #walkagainstdomesticviolence2026. Post to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/518561771667035/

For More Information

For additional details about the event, please visit our race page.