Steps to Empowerment 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Plattsburgh, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and empowerment at the 5th Annual Steps to Empowerment 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, in beautiful Plattsburgh, Clinton! This vibrant event will take place at the US Oval, kicking off with registration and check-in starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the thrilling 5K run/walk at 9:00 AM. Participants are encouraged to wear white for a spectacular color run experience, so don your sunglasses and get ready to be splashed with color!
The Steps to Empowerment 5K is not just about running; it’s a community celebration supporting the Sexual Assault Services Program. All proceeds go towards providing free, confidential counseling and vital services for victims and survivors of sexual assault. After the race, enjoy an array of activities, including community agency booths, delicious snacks, cotton candy, tie-dye, and lawn games! Each participant will receive a special Steps to Empowerment t-shirt and a swag bag, while prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. Plus, it’s a dog-friendly event! Bring your furry friend along for the Puppy Paws Package and make unforgettable memories together. Don't miss out on
The Steps to Empowerment 5K is not just about running; it’s a community celebration supporting the Sexual Assault Services Program. All proceeds go towards providing free, confidential counseling and vital services for victims and survivors of sexual assault. After the race, enjoy an array of activities, including community agency booths, delicious snacks, cotton candy, tie-dye, and lawn games! Each participant will receive a special Steps to Empowerment t-shirt and a swag bag, while prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. Plus, it’s a dog-friendly event! Bring your furry friend along for the Puppy Paws Package and make unforgettable memories together. Don't miss out on
Organiser's Description
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!
All proceeds from the event will benefit our Sexual Assault Services Program and the communities we serve. Our SAS team provides free- confidential counseling, a 24/7 confidential hotline for victims & survivors of sexual assault, accompaniments to the hospital/police station/court. and so much more.
Registration/check-in tables will open at 8:00AM on the day of the event with the 5K run/walk starting at 9:00AM.
We highly recommend wearing white for the color run to get the most colorful, we also highly recommend wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes! We will have various Plattsburgh State groups running the color tables, so we look forward to a fun filled day of color. Following the 5K we will have community agencies, cotton candy, tie dye, lawn games, snacks and more available for participants to take part in!
Each participant will receive a Steps to Empowerment t-shirt, as well as a swag bag upon completion of the race (while supplies last).
The run/walk will start near the flag poles at the US Oval and continue down the Terry Gordon Bike Path and end back at the US Oval. Please see the FB event page for more details on the route.
We will give out prizes to the top 3 finishers of the race.
$25/person running or walking, $30 on race day.
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! We ask that you keep your dogs on leash & clean up after them.
All proceeds from the event will benefit our Sexual Assault Services Program and the communities we serve. Our SAS team provides free- confidential counseling, a 24/7 confidential hotline for victims & survivors of sexual assault, accompaniments to the hospital/police station/court. and so much more.
Registration/check-in tables will open at 8:00AM on the day of the event with the 5K run/walk starting at 9:00AM.
We highly recommend wearing white for the color run to get the most colorful, we also highly recommend wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes! We will have various Plattsburgh State groups running the color tables, so we look forward to a fun filled day of color. Following the 5K we will have community agencies, cotton candy, tie dye, lawn games, snacks and more available for participants to take part in!
Each participant will receive a Steps to Empowerment t-shirt, as well as a swag bag upon completion of the race (while supplies last).
The run/walk will start near the flag poles at the US Oval and continue down the Terry Gordon Bike Path and end back at the US Oval. Please see the FB event page for more details on the route.
We will give out prizes to the top 3 finishers of the race.
$25/person running or walking, $30 on race day.
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! We ask that you keep your dogs on leash & clean up after them.
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