At SAFE, we believe every family has a right to live safe, happy, and fulfilled lives. Through innovative programming, sustained commitment, and community prevention education, we are doing our part to build and sustain safer, violence-free communities. Please join us for the first annual Run/Walk for Violence Free Futures where ​you'll help us ​further our mission--one step at a time.

This is a fully virtual event, which means you can complete your chosen distance—whether it's a 1-mile walk, 5K, 10K, or 100 minutes of movement—from anywhere, at your own pace, and on your own schedule during the event period. Walk through your neighborhood, run your favorite trail, use a treadmill, or gather friends, family, or coworkers to participate together. However you choose to move, every step is a visible commitment to building violence-free futures.

Whether you're participating to celebrate the completion of the 100 Days Violence Free initiative, honor those whose lives have been impacted by violence, support survivors and their families, or stand in solidarity with your community, your participation makes a difference. Together, even from different locations, we can inspire hope, raise awareness, and demonstrate that lasting change begins with each of us.

Every step you take helps advance a shared vision of safer homes, stronger communities, and a future where everyone can live free from violence.

How to Participate

• Choose your challenge—1 Mile, 5K, or 10K.

• Receive your digital participant bib by email to print at home.

• Complete your challenge anytime —outdoors, indoors, on a treadmill, in your neighborhood, or with friends and family.

• Track your distance or time using any fitness app or device if you'd like (optional).

• Celebrate your accomplishment by downloading your digital finisher certificate.

• Receive your SAFE supporter t-shirt (and commemorative finisher medal, if purchased) shipped directly to your home.

• Follow and tag us on social media @serveatriskfam #SAFESOUTH #violencefreefutures 

You can complete your challenge all at once or spread it over several days. Walk, jog, run, roll, or move in the way that works best for you. You can also create or join a team, with each participant completing their chosen challenge on their own schedule.

Most importantly, this event is about hope, awareness, and action—not speed. Whether your journey takes 20 minutes or several days, every step represents your commitment to creating safer homes, stronger communities, and violence-free futures.

What Your Registration Includes

Your registration is more than participation in a virtual event—it's a commitment to building a future where everyone can live free from violence. By joining the Virtual Run/Walk for Violence-Free Futures, you'll receive:

1. A SAFE t-shirt shipped directly to your home.

2. A personalized digital participant bib to print and wear during your event.

3. A digital finisher certificate to commemorate your achievement.

Whether you participate quietly on your own or invite others to join you, these keepsakes serve as lasting reminders that you stood alongside others in support of safer communities, healthier relationships, and violence-free futures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to track my time?

No. Tracking your distance or time is completely optional. You may use any fitness watch, treadmill, or mobile app if you'd like, but it is not required to participate.

Do I have to submit my time to receive my medal?

No. Every registered participant will receive their commemorative medal. Time submission is optional and is simply a way to record your accomplishment.

Do I have to complete my challenge all at once?

No. You may complete your chosen distance or activity over multiple days during the event period.

Can I walk instead of run?

Absolutely! Walk, jog, run, roll, or participate in any way that is comfortable and accessible for you. This event is about participation and commitment—not competition.

Can my friends, family, coworkers, or organization participate with me?

Yes! We encourage individuals, families, schools, workplaces, faith communities, and organizations to create or join teams. Team members can participate from different locations and complete their challenges on their own schedules.

Do all team members have to choose the same challenge?

No. Each participant may select the distance or activity that best fits their abilities and goals.

How do I get my participant bib?

Your personalized digital bib will be emailed to you after registration with instructions for downloading and printing it at home.

Is this event competitive?

No. This is a community awareness and fundraising event focused on participation, education, and collective impact. While you're welcome to track your progress, the true measure of success is the difference we make together.

When will medals and shirts ship?

T-shirts will begin shipping before or shortly after the event, depending on registration dates. Commemorative medals are optional and may be purchased separately. Ordering information will be included in your registration confirmation, and shirts will be produced and shipped directly to participants.