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
Get ready for a heartwarming and impactful day at the Moving Beyond Abuse 5K Race & Charity Walk, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Johnson Park - Grove 4 in Piscataway, NJ. This family-friendly event features a USATF-certified 5K flat course for runners seeking a challenge, along with an optional one-mile Charity Walk for those who prefer a shorter distance or simply want to show their support.
This year, we’re excited to welcome leashed furry companions, making it a perfect outing for families and their pets! Together, we can help Women Aware provide vital support to survivors and families moving beyond abuse. Join us for a morning filled with fun, community, and purpose, including live music from Goldenseal Band, a fall photo backdrop, and swag bags for the first 100 registrants. Don’t miss out on the chance to register in advance for only $40, saving $10 compared to race day registration. Let’s lace up our shoes and make a difference together!
This year, we’re excited to welcome leashed furry companions, making it a perfect outing for families and their pets! Together, we can help Women Aware provide vital support to survivors and families moving beyond abuse. Join us for a morning filled with fun, community, and purpose, including live music from Goldenseal Band, a fall photo backdrop, and swag bags for the first 100 registrants. Don’t miss out on the chance to register in advance for only $40, saving $10 compared to race day registration. Let’s lace up our shoes and make a difference together!
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!! RUN. WALK. WAG. 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 BACKDROP - 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
BIG NEWS!! RUN. WALK. WAG. 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 BACKDROP - 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
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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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