30th Annual Shelter for Help in Emergency 5K Run/Walk for Shelter
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Charlottesville, Virginia
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 30th Annual Shelter for Help in Emergency 5K Run/Walk for Shelter on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM at the vibrant Charlottesville Downtown Mall, where participants of all ages can come together to support a great cause while enjoying a fun and invigorating race. With a 5K distance, this run/walk is perfect for seasoned athletes and casual walkers alike, encouraging community involvement and awareness for vital services that support victims of domestic violence.
Participants will receive special rewards for joining in, and the event features awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as masters categories. Don’t miss your chance to win grab bag prizes too! Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your shoes for this meaningful event that empowers our community while making strides toward a brighter future!
Participants will receive special rewards for joining in, and the event features awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as masters categories. Don’t miss your chance to win grab bag prizes too! Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your shoes for this meaningful event that empowers our community while making strides toward a brighter future!
Organiser's Description
30TH ANNUAL 5K _RUN/WALK FOR SHELTER _
Join us in-person on race day, Saturday November 7th, for our annual 5K _Run/Walk for Shelter! _
Participants will receive a for participating in the event.
RACE DAY EVENT DETAILS
_WHEN:_ Saturday, November 7, 2025 at 8am
_WHERE: _ Charlottesville Downtown Mall, View Race Course Here [https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3Gl_urUA/eMbdwXKYrqy1NwP_WuE3fw/view?utm_content=DAG3Gl_urUA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9f96a3cb3e]
_PACKET PICK-UP:_ Friday, October 31st, 8:30am - 6:00pm, at the Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St Suite C, Charlottesville, VA 22903 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//1745+Allied+St+Suite+C,+Charlottesville,+VA+22903/@38.0415995,-78.5617252,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b3876314ba265f:0x50826c4d5ea113bd!2m2!1d-78.4793242!2d38.0416283?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
_AWARDS: _Top 3 female/male overall and top 3 female/male masters. All runners are eligible for Grab Bag Prizes at the end of the event. Must be present to win.
For More Information: Call (434) 963-4676 or email info@shelterforhelpinemergency.org
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WHO WE ARE
Since 1979, the Shelter for Help in Emergency has worked to support and empower victims of domestic/intimate partner violence through a combination of trauma-informed residential and community-based outreach services, including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning, information and referral, resource assistance, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, supportive counseling, outreach to the Spanish-speaking community, and programs for children and youth.
The Shelter for Help in Emergency provides strong, well-established programs and services that respond to the needs of our whole community. While some clients need the benefit of services within our safe, confidential residential facility, others are able to access the services they need at our Community Outreach Center or in other community-based sites. Over the years we have worked to become a resource to the whole community a place where people can get information about domestic violence and learn ways in which they can get involved.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THE SHELTER'S WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY.
* Make a monetary donation. [https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/get-involved/donate] A gift from you helps to keep our doors open and the lights on.
* Purchase an item from our Shelter Wishlist [https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/get-involved/shelter-wishlist] to help us stretch our budget further and meet the many and varied needs of our clients.
* Follow the Shelter on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ShelterforHelpinEmergency] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sheshelter/]
Join us in-person on race day, Saturday November 7th, for our annual 5K _Run/Walk for Shelter! _
Participants will receive a for participating in the event.
RACE DAY EVENT DETAILS
_WHEN:_ Saturday, November 7, 2025 at 8am
_WHERE: _ Charlottesville Downtown Mall, View Race Course Here [https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3Gl_urUA/eMbdwXKYrqy1NwP_WuE3fw/view?utm_content=DAG3Gl_urUA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9f96a3cb3e]
_PACKET PICK-UP:_ Friday, October 31st, 8:30am - 6:00pm, at the Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St Suite C, Charlottesville, VA 22903 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//1745+Allied+St+Suite+C,+Charlottesville,+VA+22903/@38.0415995,-78.5617252,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b3876314ba265f:0x50826c4d5ea113bd!2m2!1d-78.4793242!2d38.0416283?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
_AWARDS: _Top 3 female/male overall and top 3 female/male masters. All runners are eligible for Grab Bag Prizes at the end of the event. Must be present to win.
For More Information: Call (434) 963-4676 or email info@shelterforhelpinemergency.org
_ _
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WHO WE ARE
Since 1979, the Shelter for Help in Emergency has worked to support and empower victims of domestic/intimate partner violence through a combination of trauma-informed residential and community-based outreach services, including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning, information and referral, resource assistance, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, supportive counseling, outreach to the Spanish-speaking community, and programs for children and youth.
The Shelter for Help in Emergency provides strong, well-established programs and services that respond to the needs of our whole community. While some clients need the benefit of services within our safe, confidential residential facility, others are able to access the services they need at our Community Outreach Center or in other community-based sites. Over the years we have worked to become a resource to the whole community a place where people can get information about domestic violence and learn ways in which they can get involved.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THE SHELTER'S WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY.
* Make a monetary donation. [https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/get-involved/donate] A gift from you helps to keep our doors open and the lights on.
* Purchase an item from our Shelter Wishlist [https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/get-involved/shelter-wishlist] to help us stretch our budget further and meet the many and varied needs of our clients.
* Follow the Shelter on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ShelterforHelpinEmergency] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sheshelter/]
Races
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30th Annual Shelter for Help in Emergency 5K Run/Walk for Shelter
Incl. Hat
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$35.00
OPENS 02 SEP
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