Moving Beyond Abuse 5K Race & Leisure Loop

Women Aware's Moving Beyond Abuse 5K Race & Charity Walk will take place (rain or shine) on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 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 will benefit survivors and families moving beyond abuse through Women Aware. 

Register in advance of race day and save $10! Advance registration is $35. Registration on race day will be $45 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY). Free for children 11 and under.

First 100 registrants receive a Swag Bag with giveaways.  

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.

NOTE: Dogs are welcome at the event, but will not be permitted on the 5K course for the safety of all participants. 

Moving Beyond Abuse Schedule of Events:

8:30am: Packet Pickup & Same Day Registration (day-of registration is $45)

9:15am:  Welcome

9:30am: Walkers Start

10:00am: Runners Start

11:15am: Awards Ceremony

Staff from Bright Horizons at Carnegie Center will be offering some fun activities for children to enjoy during the walk and run. 

Runners can look forward to a quick warm-up led by trainers from Work Hard Fitness in North Brunswick prior to the start of the 5K.