Breaking the Silence of Sexual Abuse 5K & 10K

The beautiful thing about community is when people can come together from the bottom places of their stories, when they decide to rise up beyond the fear, beyond the shame and beyond the tough miles. Making it together to their finish line, their voice, their truth and their freedom. The strength was in them all along, they just had to see it was possible.

Breaking the Silence to Sexual Abuse 5K & 10K is an opportunity for our community to join together as survivors & supporters to unite against a crime occurring to 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys by the time they reach 18 years of age. It is one of the most prevalent health problems facing children. Through awareness we can protect them and give survivors freedom from their silence and shame.

This, like any race, goes beyond the actual running. It's overcoming our bodies, our minds and the silence...together.

We invite you to be a part of the impact.

*For those who are bringing children, the speaker prior to the run is on sexual abuse. Rain or shine, no refunds available for this event.

Join us for a pre-race speaker, live singer, awards, post-race snacks and resources! Our charity of choice for 2021 is the Children's Center. A not-for-profit organization that provides a safe, child friendly setting for investigation of all child abuse in Southwest Missouri. Registration includes *race shirt and finishing medal. This run is for all fitness levels! 

Survivor pins are available for those who wish to wear their freedom during their run. Survivor volunteers are encouraged to contact race director.

Course description: This 5K & 10K course begins at Landreth park and through Joplin's beautiful Frisco Greenway Trail as an out-and-back race.

Awards: Prizes will be given to overall male and female finishers. 1-3rd place awards for age categories: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-49, 50-60, 61+ 

*T-shirts: T-shirts are guaranteed for every registration prior to April 19th. After April 19th, shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

Packet pickup: Packets can be picked up Friday, April 30th at The Run Around from 4-6pm. For race day packet pickup, please arrive early to give yourself time to park and check in prior to pre race event that begins at 8:15am

Virtual Option NOW Available! Runners who are unable to attend race day can sign up for the Virtual event.  Directions: Run your virtual race distance on any course (including the treadmill) and anytime during the month of May. On or after race day, post your time result on the Facebook event page. Our staff will then mail your race shirt, race bib & finisher medal. Virtual runners are not eligible for overall or age category awards.