Breaking the Silence of Sexual Abuse 5K & 10K VIRTUAL RACE

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.

Statistically, 1 in 4 females and 1 in 6 males are sexually abused by 18 years of age. It is one of the most prevalent health problems facing children. It is also preventable. It is highly likely that you know a child who has or is being sexually abused. Unfortunately, 62% of the child victims never report the abuse. Suicide attempts are 3 times more likely for people who experienced sexual abuse. They are 2-3 times more likely to have a drug dependence. Seventy-five percent of women who enter substance abuse treatment programs report being sexually abused.

Breaking the Silence to Sexual Abuse 5K & 10K is an opportunity for our community to do what it's known for, coming together as one. It's a community taking steps alongside each other as survivors and supporters. It's an awareness that our children need for us to have so that we can protect them and it's a freedom that survivors need 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.

I 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, raffle drawing, post-race snacks and resources! This course is certified and includes ChronoTrack computerized chip timing system. We are donating 50% of your registration fee as a charitable donation to 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 CERTIFIED 5K & 10K course begins at Roper Kia on Hodgdon Rd. Proceeding west on Central to Broadway, crossing St. Louis Ave. North on School St will turn the 5K runners back to Roper Kia as 10K runners continue to turn left on North St.  10K runners will proceed through the beautiful Frisco Trail for an out and back run to Roper Kia.

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 June 8th. After June 8th, shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

Packet pickup: Packets can be picked up Friday, June 19th 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 8:45am

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 June. On or after race day, post your time result on the Facebook event page. Our staff will then mail your race shirt and finisher medal. Virtual runners are not eligible for overall or age category awards.