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Please join us on Sunday, May 14th for CHANA's Race Against Abuse 5K and Fun Run as we raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual abuse, and elder abuse, and fundraise for CHANA’s mission to empower survivors! Let's rally together to end abuse in our community.

As one of our largest fundraisers of the year, CHANA depends on the #RaceAgainstAbuse to help fund our crisis intervention, emergency shelters, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning services. While this is a difficult time for all of us, many of CHANA’s clients are in a heightened state of danger due to being isolated in their homes with their abusers. Participating in CHANA’s #RaceAgainstAbuse is a way to stand up against domestic violence in our community, be a voice for those who are suffering, and let them know they are not alone!

ENTRY FEES

5K: $35 through March 31st ($40 thereafter)
Fun Run: $30 through March 31st ($35 thereafter)

There are no refunds of entry given or transfers of entry permitted for this event.

PACKET PICKUP

Friday, May 12th from 10AM – 12PM
Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Saturday, May 13th from 1PM – 3PM
Charm City Run Timonium
2045 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093

Race Day
Onsite starting at 6:30AM

VIRTUAL RACE OPTION

We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or do not feel comfortable attending an in-person race at this time. Here's how the virtual race works:

1. Register for the virtual event, and sign up for text or e-mail notifications
2. Your race swag will be available for pickup at our pre-race packet pickups or can be mailed to you at no additional cost. We will begin mailing virtual packets on Tuesday, May 16th.
3. You'll receive a text or email (if you opt-in) when the race "starts" on March 14th.
4. Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by May 14th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time). Results update in real-time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie/photo and share it on the runsignup.com photo page or post it on social media with the hashtag #RaceAgainstAbuse.
5. Sit back and enjoy your accomplishment!

*Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards, but we'll certainly be acknowledging the winners in our post-race communication.

AMENITIES

Custom-designed short sleeve race shirt (shirt availability and sizing is guaranteed to registrations received by April 20th)

COURSE

CHANA's Race Against Abuse 5K and Fun Run will start and finish at the Owings Mills JCC.

View course map (course is subject to change)

SPONSORSHIP

For information about sponsorship or ways to support CHANA, please contact CHANA at 410-234-0030 or info@chanabaltimore.org.

BENEFICIARY

CHANA offers a Jewish response to the needs of persons who experience abuse: physical, psychological, sexual, financial, or spiritual.

CHANA provides crisis intervention, education, and consultation, and advocates for community awareness, safety, and healing. We envision an aware and responsive community where all individuals are empowered to live with security and self-determination.

Because of your support, more victims will be helped. More young people will learn about healthy relationships. More people will find safety, healing, and hope. Thank you.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Towson/ChanasRaceAgainstAbuse5KCHANA

Leadership:
Amy Baum, Race Chair
Linda G. Katz, CHANA, Board Chair
Lauren Shaivitz, Executive Director

Committee:
Amy and Bret Bortner
Emily and Howard Goren
Elissa Gruenberg
TJ and Wiliam Intner
Lisa Levy
Jill Mull
Jessica Normington
Sharon Resnick
Penny and Ron Silverman