Moving Beyond Abuse 5K Race & Charity Walk

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 (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.  

Goldenseal the Band 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 Road—parking 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

8:30am: Bib pick-up & Race Day Registration (day-of registration is $50)

9:30am: Runners Start

10:30am: Walk & Wag Starts

11:15am: Awards Ceremony