Moving Beyond Abuse 5K Race & Charity Walk

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Women Aware's Moving Beyond Abuse 5K Race & Charity Walk will take place (rain or shine) on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Johnson Park - Grove 4 (click link for directions) in Piscataway, NJ.

• Course Certification: This is a USATF-Certified 5K flat course.
• Walking Option: For those who wish to run/walk a shorter course or simply support Women Aware, there is an optional one-mile Charity Walk.
• Team Registration: Teams are encouraged to sign-up to run/walk together.
• Beneficiary: All event proceeds benefit survivors and families moving beyond abuse through Women Aware.

🐾 Family-Friendly Fun

BIG NEWS!! This year, we welcome runners, walkers, AND leashed furry companions for a family-friendly morning!

• Pet-Friendly Shelter: The worry of leaving a beloved pet behind to escape abuse is a big reason some victim-survivors choose not to seek shelter. We want to change that by transitioning to a pet friendly shelter.
• Support for Survivors: Help Women Aware keep survivors and their beloved companion safe and together.

💵 Registration Details

Register in advance of race day (up to 11:59pm on 10.8) and save $10! Advance registration is $40. Registration on race day will be $50. Free for children 11 and under. No charge for leashed furry companions.

• Swag Bags: First 100 registrants receive a Swag Bag with giveaways.
• Walk & Wag Bandana: Leashed furry companions receive a Walk & Wag bandana.

🎶 Live Entertainment

Goldenseal the Band will perform LIVE at the event!

Fall Photo Booth: Walkers, runners, pets, and families can take a fun fall photo!

🐶 Event Guidelines

Dogs are welcome to walk with their owners during the 1-Mile Charity Walk, but will not be permitted on the 5K course during the race for the safety of all participants.

📍 Starting Point and Parking

Starting Point: Off River Road—parking and race entrance is Violet Drive.

Parking: Parking is on your right of park entrance. The start line is by kiosk/restrooms.

Location: Park entrance and parking can be found by searching "Johnson Park Grove 4" on GPS.

⏰ Schedule of Events

8:30am: Bib pick-up & Race Day Registration (day-of registration is $50)

9:30am: Runners Start

10:30am: Walk & Wag Starts

11:00am: Awards Ceremony

For more information and to register, visit Moving Beyond Abuse Race.