NSHA RunWalk Challenge for Safe Haven Awareness Month
- Date Wed 1st April 2026 - Thu 30th April 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the NSHA RunWalk Challenge this April! Kicking off on April 1st and running through the 30th, this exciting event invites participants to take part from anywhere while promoting awareness for Safe Haven Awareness Month. Choose your distance—whether it's a 5K, 10K, or a half marathon (21K)—and set your own pace to help raise awareness and support for crucial efforts to prevent infant abandonment across the country.
As you participate, you'll not only be getting fit and having fun but also making a meaningful impact in the lives of parents and babies in need. The registration fee of just $25 includes a commemorative medal sent to you at the end of the month, and you can even create a fundraising page to rally support from friends and family. Join a team or run solo to spread the message about Safe Haven laws and the vital services offered by the National Safe Haven Alliance. Together, we can help save lives and foster a community of support throughout April!
As you participate, you'll not only be getting fit and having fun but also making a meaningful impact in the lives of parents and babies in need. The registration fee of just $25 includes a commemorative medal sent to you at the end of the month, and you can even create a fundraising page to rally support from friends and family. Join a team or run solo to spread the message about Safe Haven laws and the vital services offered by the National Safe Haven Alliance. Together, we can help save lives and foster a community of support throughout April!
Organiser's Description
April is Safe Haven awareness month and throughout the month, you can help save babies from neglect and abandonment and support parents in need! Join The National Safe Haven Alliance (NSHA) for the annual, RunWalk Challenge for Safe Haven Awareness Month and have fun, get fit, and raise awareness and support for efforts to prevent infant abandonment in our country! Founded in 2004, NSHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working in partnership with adjacent organizations, state agencies, providers, and parents throughout the nation to prevent the neglect and death of innocent children. NSHA is committed to providing holistic support to parents through advocacy, education, and crisis support intervention through the national, 24/7, confidential Safe Haven helpline, 1-888-510-BABY (2229) www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org [https://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org]
ABOUT NSHA'S RUNWALK CHALLENGE
Register to run or walk a 5K, 10K, OR a Half Marathon (21K), at your own pace during April, raise awareness and support for NSHA's efforts to prevent infant abandonment in our country! The $25 registration fee (plus processing fee) includes the 2026 April RunWalk for Babies commemorative medal mailed to you at the end of the month! The top individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals by the end of the month will also receive recognition and a gift from NSHA after the event!
MORE DETAILS:
1.) Register to run or walk a 5K, 10K, or 21K at your own pace during April, and set a fundraising goal (in any amount), to raise support for NSHA's mission to end infant abandonment in our country. (*Note: Even though you register to be a fundraiser, fundraising is not required to participate.) Each registration includes a commemorative medal mailed to you at the end of the month! Event t-shirts are available for purchase separately, and ordering a shirt gives back to our mission!
2.) After you register, create a goal tracking/donation page to share with others easily. This can be done via Facebook Fundraiser, QR code, or via a link to this event website. (Instructions provided when you register.)
3.) Share NSHA's mission, social media posts, and your goal progress on your social media platforms throughout Safe Haven awareness month and complete your goal by the end of the month!
You can also create a team and run or walk together in your community to create greater awareness! This is a fun way to bring attention to the life-saving Safe Haven laws, the National Safe Haven Alliance's mission to end infant abandonment, and the 24/7 confidential Safe Haven hotline for parents in need: 1-888-510-BABY.
The individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals will receive recognition from NSHA and a gift after the event!
You can also be involved by donating to and sharing other participants' goals! Simply click on the "Find a Participant" button at the top of the page and make a donation showing your support today!
ABOUT NSHA'S RUNWALK CHALLENGE
Register to run or walk a 5K, 10K, OR a Half Marathon (21K), at your own pace during April, raise awareness and support for NSHA's efforts to prevent infant abandonment in our country! The $25 registration fee (plus processing fee) includes the 2026 April RunWalk for Babies commemorative medal mailed to you at the end of the month! The top individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals by the end of the month will also receive recognition and a gift from NSHA after the event!
MORE DETAILS:
1.) Register to run or walk a 5K, 10K, or 21K at your own pace during April, and set a fundraising goal (in any amount), to raise support for NSHA's mission to end infant abandonment in our country. (*Note: Even though you register to be a fundraiser, fundraising is not required to participate.) Each registration includes a commemorative medal mailed to you at the end of the month! Event t-shirts are available for purchase separately, and ordering a shirt gives back to our mission!
2.) After you register, create a goal tracking/donation page to share with others easily. This can be done via Facebook Fundraiser, QR code, or via a link to this event website. (Instructions provided when you register.)
3.) Share NSHA's mission, social media posts, and your goal progress on your social media platforms throughout Safe Haven awareness month and complete your goal by the end of the month!
You can also create a team and run or walk together in your community to create greater awareness! This is a fun way to bring attention to the life-saving Safe Haven laws, the National Safe Haven Alliance's mission to end infant abandonment, and the 24/7 confidential Safe Haven hotline for parents in need: 1-888-510-BABY.
The individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals will receive recognition from NSHA and a gift after the event!
You can also be involved by donating to and sharing other participants' goals! Simply click on the "Find a Participant" button at the top of the page and make a donation showing your support today!
Races
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5K Challenge
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 2026 NSHA RunWalk for Babies Commemorative Medal
$27.50
OPENS 02 MARRegister to run or walk a 5K, at your own pace during April, raising awareness and support for efforts to prevent infant abandonment in our country! Each $25 registration fee (plus processing fee) includes a 2026 April RunWalk for Babies commemorative medal mailed to you at the end of the month! The top individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals by the end of the month will also receive recognition and a gift from NSHA after the event! More Details: 1.) Register to run or walk a 5K, at your own pace, during April, and set a fundraising goal (in any amount) to raise support for NSHA's mission to end infant abandonment in our country. (*Note: This is a fundraising event, but fundraising is not required to participate.) Event t-shirts are available for purchase separately, and ordering one supports our mission! 2.) After you register, create a goal tracking/donation page to share with others easily. This can be done via Facebook Fundraiser, QR code, or via a link to this event website. (Instructions provided when you register.) 3.) Share NSHA's mission, social media posts, and your goal progress on your social media platforms throughout Safe Haven awareness month and complete your goal by the end of the month! You can also create a team and run or walk together in your community to create greater awareness! This is a fun way to raise awareness of the life-saving Safe Haven laws, the National Safe Haven Alliance's mission to end infant abandonment, and the 24/7 confidential Safe Haven hotline for parents in need: 1-888-510-BABY. The individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals will receive recognition from NSHA and a gift after the event! You can also be involved by donating to and sharing other participants' goals! Simply click on the "Find a Participant" button at the top of the page and make a donation showing your support today! -
10K Challenge
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 2026 NSHA RunWalk for Babies Commemorative Medal
$27.50
OPENS 02 MARRegister to run or walk a 10K, at your own pace during April, raising awareness and support for efforts to prevent infant abandonment in our country! Each $25 registration fee (plus processing fee) includes a 2026 April RunWalk for Babies commemorative medal mailed to you at the end of the month! The top individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals by the end of the month will also receive recognition and a gift from NSHA after the event! More Details: 1.) Register to run or walk a 10K, at your own pace, during April, and set a fundraising goal (in any amount) to raise support for NSHA's mission to end infant abandonment in our country. (*Note: This is a fundraising event, but fundraising is not required to participate.) Event t-shirts are available for purchase separately, and ordering one supports our mission! 2.) After you register, create a goal tracking/donation page to share with others easily. This can be done via Facebook Fundraiser, QR code, or via a link to this event website. (Instructions provided when you register.) 3.) Share NSHA's mission, social media posts, and your goal progress on your social media platforms throughout Safe Haven awareness month and complete your goal by the end of the month! You can also create a team and run or walk together in your community to create greater awareness! This is a fun way to raise awareness of the life-saving Safe Haven laws, the National Safe Haven Alliance's mission to end infant abandonment, and the 24/7 confidential Safe Haven hotline for parents in need: 1-888-510-BABY. The individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals will receive recognition from NSHA and a gift after the event! You can also be involved by donating to and sharing other participants' goals! Simply click on the "Find a Participant" button at the top of the page and make a donation showing your support today! -
Half Marathon (21K) Challenge
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 2026 NSHA RunWalk for Babies Commemorative Medal
$27.50
OPENS 02 MARRegister to run or walk a 21K, at your own pace during April, raising awareness and support for efforts to prevent infant abandonment in our country! Each $25 registration fee (plus processing fee) includes a 2026 April RunWalk for Babies commemorative medal mailed to you at the end of the month! The top individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals by the end of the month will also receive recognition and a gift from NSHA after the event! More Details: 1.) Register to run or walk a 21K, at your own pace, during April, and set a fundraising goal (in any amount) to raise support for NSHA's mission to end infant abandonment in our country. (*Note: This is a fundraising event, but fundraising is not required to participate.) Event t-shirts are available for purchase separately, and ordering one supports our mission! 2.) After you register, create a goal tracking/donation page to share with others easily. This can be done via Facebook Fundraiser, QR code, or via a link to this event website. (Instructions provided when you register.) 3.) Share NSHA's mission, social media posts, and your goal progress on your social media platforms throughout Safe Haven awareness month and complete your goal by the end of the month! You can also create a team and run or walk together in your community to create greater awareness! This is a fun way to raise awareness of the life-saving Safe Haven laws, the National Safe Haven Alliance's mission to end infant abandonment, and the 24/7 confidential Safe Haven hotline for parents in need: 1-888-510-BABY. The individual or team that meets or exceeds their goals will receive recognition from NSHA and a gift after the event! You can also be involved by donating to and sharing other participants' goals! Simply click on the "Find a Participant" button at the top of the page and make a donation showing your support today!
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