Moving Beyond Abuse 5K Race & Charity Walk

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 9:30AM EDT
  • Location Piscataway, New Jersey
  • Price $43.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the Moving Beyond Abuse 5K Race & Charity Walk on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the picturesque Johnson Park - Grove 4 in Piscataway, Middlesex. This inspiring event features a USATF-certified 5K flat course for runners and an optional one-mile Charity Walk for those who prefer a shorter distance or simply want to support this vital cause. The occasion is not only about running and walking but also about bringing communities together to uplift survivors of abuse and their families.

This year, we are excited to welcome leashed furry companions as part of our family-friendly atmosphere, allowing participants to enjoy the day with their beloved pets. All proceeds from the event will benefit Women Aware, helping to provide shelter and resources for those moving beyond abuse. Don’t miss the chance to register in advance and save $10, with children 11 and under participating for free! The first 100 registrants will receive a swag bag filled with goodies, and there will be a live performance by Goldenseal the Band, along with a fun fall photo booth. So mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with hope, community spirit, and positive change!

Organiser's Description

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 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Johnson+Park+-+Grove+4/@40.5091125,-74.4558541,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c3c707494ac4d7:0x56b4ad9b1ec65393!8m2!3d40.5091125!4d-74.4536654] (click link for directions) in Piscataway, NJ. THIS IS A USATF-CERTIFIED 5K FLAT COURSE. For those who wish to run/walk a shorter course or simply support Women Aware by attending, there is an optional one-mile Charity Walk. Registration covers either option. Teams are encouraged to sign-up to run/walk together. All event proceeds benefit survivors and families moving beyond abuse through Women Aware.

BIG NEWS!! THIS YEAR, WE WELCOME RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND LEASHED FURRY COMPANIONS FOR A FAMILY-FRIENDLY MORNING!

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. Help Women Aware keep survivors and their beloved companion safe and together.

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.

* FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS RECEIVE A SWAG BAG WITH GIVEAWAYS.
* LEASHED FURRY COMPANIONS RECEIVE A WALK & WAG BANDANA.

GOLDENSEAL THE BAND [https://www.facebook.com/p/Goldenseal-100063713694461/] WILL PERFORM LIVE AT THE EVENT!

FALL PHOTO BOOTH - WALKERS, RUNNERS, PETS, AND FAMILIES CAN TAKE A FUN FALL PHOTO!

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: OFF RIVER ROADPARKING AND RACE ENTRANCE IS VIOLET DRIVE.

PARKING IS ON YOUR RIGHT OF PARK ENTRANCE. THE START LINE IS BY KIOSK/RESTROOMS.

PARK ENTRANCE AND PARKING CAN BE FOUND BY SEARCHING "JOHNSON PARK GROVE 4" ON GPS.



MOVING BEYOND ABUSE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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

9 Runners Start

10 Walk & Wag Starts

11 Awards Ceremony

Races

  • 5K Race

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $43.00

    Children 11 and under free to enter. Advance Registration is $40. Registration on race day is $50.
  • Walk for Women Aware

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $43.00

    Children 11 and under free to enter. Advance registration is $40. Registration on race day is $50.
  • Walk & Wag for Women Aware

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $43.00

    Children 11 and under free to enter. Dogs are free to enter. Must be leashed. Advance registration is $40. Registration on race day is $50.

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Johnson Park, Grove 4, Piscataway, 08854, NJ, United States

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