To kick off Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness month, YWCA Greenwich is hosting the 2024 Walk the Walk & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence. This annual event supports The Harmony Project to raise funds and awareness for free domestic and sexual violence services at YWCA Greenwich, including counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, criminal court advocacy, and a 24/7 hotline.
This event is pet and stroller friendly!
About YWCA Greenwich: Founded in 1919, YWCA Greenwich is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA Greenwich provides programs for people of all ages and genders with initiatives that include preschool and after school programs, aquatics programs, youth athletics, health and fitness programs and seminars focusing on racial justice and women’s empowerment. Additionally, YWCA Greenwich is the only provider of both domestic and sexual violence services in Greenwich, with staff who are licensed to provide crisis intervention, counseling, shelter, and victim advocacy. These services are free.
Harmony Project of YWCA Greenwich is committed to the physical safety and emotional well-being of adults and children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We provide client-focused services that are inclusive, healing, and empowering.
Your participation in today’s event enables YWCA Greenwich to continue to serve the most vulnerable in our community and helps our friends, neighbors and family members stay safe.
IN PERSON EVENTS: Please see the event staff starting at 8:15AM.
The Start and Finish will be a Common S/F for the 5K Run/Walk and the 1 Mile Untimed Walk.
Upload your times & photos beginning 10/6 - 10/13TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.
WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!
Distance Sponsor
Racer Sponsor
The Sherriff Family
Media Sponsor