Steps to Empowerment 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

We are very excited to host our 5th Annual Steps to Empowerment 5k (formerly Dash for SAS) at the US Oval in Plattsburgh on Sunday September 28th!

• Date: September 28, 2025
• Location: 52 US Oval, Plattsburgh, NY
• Beneficiary: Proceeds will benefit our Sexual Assault Services Program and the communities we serve.
• More Info: Race Registration

⏰ Schedule

• Check-in: Registration/check-in tables will open at 8:00 AM on the day of the event.
• Start Time: The 5K run/walk starts at 9:00 AM.

🌈 Color Run Experience

We highly recommend wearing white for the color run to get the most colorful, we also highly recommend wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes!

• Color Tables: Various Plattsburgh State groups will be running the color tables.
• Activities: Following the 5K we will have community agencies, cotton candy, tie dye, lawn games, snacks and more available for participants to take part in!

T-shirt & Swag

Each participant will receive a Steps to Empowerment t-shirt and a swag bag upon completion of the race (while supplies last).

• Route: The run/walk will start near the flag poles at the US Oval and continue down the Terry Gordon Bike Path back to the US Oval.
• Route Details: Please see the FB event page for more details on the route.

Prizes

We will give out prizes to the top 3 finishers of the race.

💲 Registration Fees

• Pre-registration: $25/person running or walking.
• Race Day Fee: $30.

🐾 Dog-Friendly Event

This is a dog-friendly event! Feel free to bring your friendly pup and register for the Puppy Paws Package ($5)! All pup registrants will receive a bandana, frisbee, and a treat bag!

• Leash Policy: We ask that you keep your dogs on leash and clean up after them.