We are the Shield 5k
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Naperville, Illinois
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and empowering experience at the inaugural We Are the Shield 5K, happening on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the beautiful city of Naperville, DuPage. This uplifting event celebrates empowerment, unity, and progress, and invites participants of all skill levels—from seasoned runners to casual walkers—to join in. By lacing up your sneakers, you'll not only contribute to breaking down gender barriers in law enforcement but also connect with a community of like-minded individuals who champion equality and justice.
The We Are the Shield 5K is more than just a race; it's a movement that supports women in law enforcement and criminal justice. Proceeds from this event will go towards scholarships, mentorship programs, and resources for aspiring female officers, ensuring that your participation makes a significant impact. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to run for a cause and be part of a celebration that truly matters!
The We Are the Shield 5K is more than just a race; it's a movement that supports women in law enforcement and criminal justice. Proceeds from this event will go towards scholarships, mentorship programs, and resources for aspiring female officers, ensuring that your participation makes a significant impact. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to run for a cause and be part of a celebration that truly matters!
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Organiser's description
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL WE ARE THE SHIELD 5KA CELEBRATION OF EMPOWERMENT, UNITY, AND PROGRESS. LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS AND BE PART OF A MOVEMENT THAT SUPPORTS WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED RUNNER OR A CASUAL WALKER, THIS EVENT IS FOR EVERYONE!
WHY PARTICIPATE?
EMPOWERMENT: BY PARTICIPATING, YOU CONTRIBUTE TO BREAKING DOWN GENDER BARRIERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
COMMUNITY: CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE IN EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.
SUPPORT: PROCEEDS BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES FOR ASPIRING FEMALE OFFICERS.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
EMPOWERMENT: BY PARTICIPATING, YOU CONTRIBUTE TO BREAKING DOWN GENDER BARRIERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
COMMUNITY: CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE IN EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.
SUPPORT: PROCEEDS BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES FOR ASPIRING FEMALE OFFICERS.
Location
NIU Naperville Conference Center, 1120 East Field Rd., Naperville, 60563, IL, United States
We are the Shield 5k
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