SPEAK 5K Hybrid Run/Walk

The expanded #WeBelieveSurvivors SPEAK 5K & FUN WALK will be returning to an in-person event this year to support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in our community with services, while raising awareness about building a community free from violence where individuals and families thrive.  There will be a full morning of activities including: A Competitive 5K Run, sanctioned by the USTAF and with prizes by age brackets for women’s and men’s divisions.  New Fun Walk for individuals and teams, with awards for fundraising, creativity in outfits, and spirit!  New Action Pass for participants to earn entries to win our Raffle Prize by completing awareness and prevention activities.   Expanded Vendor/Sponsor Marketplace.  And Kid Village with games and activities, Refreshments, and DJ/Entertainment! You can make a real, lasting impact in the lives of survivors and their families! Your participation in the #WeBelieveSurvivors SPEAK 5K & FUN WALK ensures that legal advocacy, family advocacy, counseling, financial empowerment, housing, and emergency services, like our 24/7 call and text hotline and crisis shelter, are available to survivors in when needed!   Event Agenda
9:00 AM        Registration & Activities 9:45 AM        First Call for SPEAK 5K Run and Fun Walk 10:15 AM      Opening Ceremony  10:30 AM      Start of SPEAK 5K Run and Fun Walk  11:15 AM      Race Results, Awards & Closing Ceremony Additional details coming soon!

 

Individual and Team FUN and FUNDRAISING All participants - competitive runners, walkers for the cause and everyone in between -  are encouraged to join in all the fun at this year's #WeBelieveSurvivors SPEAK 5K Run and Fun Walk. The following awards will be presented: Biggest Family & Friends Team Top Fundraisers (Individual & Team) Most Creative #WeBelieveSurvivors Costume (Adult, Child and Team)   Set Up a Fundraiser in JustGiving 
This is an easy way for your to ask your family and friends for donations. Donating through JustGiving's website is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details and those of your family and friends are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once a donation is made,  they'll send the money directly to us. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for Safe+Sound Somerset. Setup your fundraising team or individual fundraiser with these simple steps using the button below: Create an account and profile,  Set your goals, Customize your page by clicking on the "Edit Your Page" button, and Share the info with your family and friends so they can make a gift Click Here: Start Fundraising in Just Giving    Fundraising Levels and Benefits
Every dollar raised  helps Safe+Sound Somerset fulfill its mission to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence, and is greatly appreciated. Those individuals and teams that achieve the levels below are entitled to the benefits as outlined here:   Individuals Leader  ($100+) - Official SPEAK t-shirt at event Trailblazer ($500+) - Official SPEAK t-shirt at event,  Name listed in event FB Group, and Name listed on event Website page All Star  ($1,000+) - Official SPEAK t-shirt at event, Name listed in event FB Group, Name listed on event Website page, and Medal To qualify for an incentive, you must be at your target Fundraising Club level no later than September 24.   Teams Bronze ($1,000+) - Team sign along Walk route, Name listed in event FB Group, and Name listed on event Website page Silver ($2,500+) - Team sign along Walk route, Name listed in event FB Group, Name listed on event Website page, Team photo, and Recognition in Opening Ceremony Gold ($5,000+) - Team sign along Walk route, Name listed in event FB Group, Name listed on event Website page, Team photo, Recognition in Opening, and Exclusive Award During Closing Ceremony To qualify for an incentive, you must be at your target Fundraising Club level no later than September 24.